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Libraries

Community 28 Sep 2015

More libraries open on weekends

Under Auckland Council’s new 10-year budget, library opening hours have changed to ensure resources are better shared across the region.

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Recovery

Emergency Recovery 26 May 2026

Category 2P - Getting on with your work

Category 2P storm risk mitigation: some important information as you move through the construction process

Emergency Recovery 21 May 2026

From storms to shared vision - Rānui and Henderson recovery

The 2023 storm recovery journey for Rānui and Henderson is moving to renewal and resilience

Emergency Recovery 21 May 2026

Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms

Māngere was hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the suburb.

Emergency Recovery 21 May 2026

Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms

In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley (Ōwairaka) were impacted by flooding.

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Council News

Māori outcomes 12 Jun 2026

New forum brings mana whenua, Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation together for Te Wao Nui ā Tiriwa – Waitākere Ranges

The first meeting of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum brought together Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council, the Department of Conservation and community to discuss the future care of the Waitākere Ranges.

Council news 10 Jun 2026

Critical upgrade to boost water supply for Auckland’s inner west communities 

Watercare has completed a major new connection into the Mt Albert reservoir, boosting water security and network resilience for Mt Albert, Ōwairaka and Wesley while increasing capacity to support growth across Auckland’s inner west. 

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 10 Jun 2026

Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test taking place Sunday 14 June

Your mobile phone will receive an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) this Sunday, but don’t be alarmed – it’s a test.

Council news 10 Jun 2026

Auckland Council focuses on strengthening partnerships with mana whenua

Auckland Council’s relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities have been the focus of a Tāmaki Ora report on Iwi Ora, recently presented to the Community Committee.

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Development News

Council news 10 Jun 2026

Critical upgrade to boost water supply for Auckland’s inner west communities 

Watercare has completed a major new connection into the Mt Albert reservoir, boosting water security and network resilience for Mt Albert, Ōwairaka and Wesley while increasing capacity to support growth across Auckland’s inner west. 

Development 10 Jun 2026

Two scenarios being considered for potential PC120 changes

Auckland Council is seeking feedback from local boards and mana whenua on two scenarios for possible changes to Plan Change 120 following Government changes to Auckland's housing rules.

Council news 8 Jun 2026

How Auckland Council’s deconstruction approach is building a circular future

A new deconstruction approach is helping keep viable homes and materials in use, create local jobs, and support Māori and Pasifika owned enterprises.

Development 5 Jun 2026

Central Interceptor leads a step-change for Auckland’s water quality

Future-proofing Auckland, the Central Interceptor leads a vast programme set to enhance swimmability across Auckland’s urban beaches in the long-term.

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Our Environment

Things to do 3 Jun 2026

Feathers, forests and foreshore finds across Auckland

From backyard birds to forest favourites and coastal treasures along Auckland’s beaches and estuaries.

Council news 29 May 2026

Community groups get funding boost across Tāmaki Makaurau

From climate resilience to kapa haka, Auckland Council is helping community groups thrive.

Environment news 27 May 2026

A new passage to survival for fairy terns at Te Arai

Tiny bird, big win - saving tara iti one pipe at a time.

Environment news 27 May 2026

There’s a quiet kind of magic in moving birds

Small birds, big journey: pōpokotea on the move to Mataia

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Transport News

Council news 28 May 2026

Auckland Council announces new Transport and Infrastructure Director

Highly experienced transport and infrastructure expert Steve Mutton has been appointed as Auckland Council’s new Transport and Infrastructure Director.

Transport 21 Apr 2026

Transforming Wellesley Street for better connectivity

As midtown turns into a thriving commercial, retail, residential and entertainment neighbourhood, new powerlines and ducting have been installed and 150-year-old water systems have been improved below the surface.