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Libraries
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
Categorisation update – 24 October
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
Tāwharanui Peninsula road repaired in time for summer
The six major slips were caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Muriwai stormwater renewals update: 30 October community meeting
An update on the proposed stormwater renewals on Domain Crescent and Motutara Road.
Community to drive recovery plans
Auckland Council has begun facilitating community-led recovery planning.
Development News
Goodbye Dunkirk Rd: Watercare moves out after wastewater upgrades
It’s official! Watercare has moved out from Dunkirk Rd.
Watercare begins preliminary work to futureproof the city centre’s wastewater infrastructure
Three midtown sites are being prepared and shafts are being built, ready for a tunnel boring machine to be lowered into the ground in 2025.
Rangoli patterns, monkeys, tigers and birds light up the Town Hall
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival brings exciting new celebrations to the city centre from 14 October.
Plan Change 79 is about putting the safety of Aucklanders first
A recent opinion piece on Plan Change 79 (PC79), introduced to make changes to the city’s planning rules, made several incorrect and unsupported claims about its impacts, including on the cost of housing.
Our Environment
Muriwai beach access road closes to minimise fire risk
Auckland Council is reminding off-road drivers that vehicle access to Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai beach will be restricted during Guy Fawkes this year.
Significant environmental offences deliver hefty fine for contractor
Breaches of the Resource Management Act bring substantial fines for contractor.
Update
Progress towards Auckland’s climate goals puts resilience at the forefront
Auckland Council’s Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan 2024 progress snapshot.
Work to strengthen Auckland’s planning rules amps up
Early work to engage and consult Aucklanders will happen over the next few months
Parks and Playgrounds
Fall in love with camping at one of Auckland’s regional parks
Enjoy one of Auckland Council's many campgrounds and campsites.
Muriwai beach access road closes to minimise fire risk
Auckland Council is reminding off-road drivers that vehicle access to Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai beach will be restricted during Guy Fawkes this year.
Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns
Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns!
Fred Graham work a tribute to home town
Celebrated artist Fred Graham has unveiled Waiuku - a sculpture honouring the west Franklin town and community.
Transport News
Two operators selected for new e-scooter licences in Auckland
Auckland Council has selected two providers to receive new rental micromobility licences in Auckland.
Walking School Bus awards mark 25-year recognition of selfless volunteers
The Waka Waewae or Walking School Bus has become a community institution led by thousands over the past 25 years.
Slip repairs crucial to Penlink construction access
AT is repairing Duck Creek Road, which is also the only road connection to Stillwater.
Eastern Busway taking shape
Construction on the Eastern Busway is well underway.
Waste Updates
Zero Waste Champions lead the way at the 2024 Tāmaki Makaurau Awards
The awards night honoured outstanding contributions to zero waste initiatives from people right across Auckland.
Standardising rubbish collections
Aucklanders out west will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 2 December 2024 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.
Free tyre recycling now offered at Waitākere transfer station
Aucklanders can now dispose of their old tyres for free, thanks to a new national product stewardship scheme called Tyrewise.
Artist turns trash into sci-fi treasure in a Community Recycling Centre
Some artists might choose a scenic landscape or the human body as the subjects of their craft, but Sean Boyd of Octalien finds inspiration from junk.
