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Community 11 Jun 2019

Auckland Council declares climate emergency

Auckland Council's Environment and Community Committee has voted to declare a climate emergency.

Plans / Projects 11 Jun 2019

Auckland Council launches 2019 elections website

The 2019 local elections website features information about how to vote, why you should vote, and how Auckland Council works.

Housing 10 Jun 2019

Number of new residential dwellings consented in Auckland soars

New data shows that more new dwellings are being consented in Auckland than ever before.

Transport 7 Jun 2019

Speed reduction the best tool to save lives

Dr Fergus Tate says that lower speeds are the answer to making Auckland's roads safer.

Community 7 Jun 2019

Pointing the way to an age-friendly Auckland

Leaders with experience working with older people will take part in an Auckland Conversation on how the council and partners can help make Auckland an age-friendly city.

Transport 6 Jun 2019

Free public transport to celebrate patronage milestone

Aucklanders have made 100 million public transport trips in the past year, making this the biggest year for buses, trains and ferries in the city since 1951.

Environment 4 Jun 2019

Together, we’re making gains for our green spaces

When Auckland Council and the community work together on improving our environment, you can see the results.

Community 30 May 2019

The Māori economy shows the path to prosperity

Fostering success in the Māori economy helps improve outcomes right across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 24 May 2019

Lack of accessible housing a key issue for Disability Advisory Panel

Auckland Council's Disability Advisory Panel recently discussed the theme of accessible housing throughout the region.

Transport 23 May 2019

The link between safer streets and healthy kids

Professor Erica Hinckson writes about the importance of kids staying active and healthy, and the role that transport can play.

Sports / Leisure 15 May 2019

Netball, table tennis, hockey and BMX among sports to receive $5m council funding

Auckland Council has agreed $5 million in funding to eight sports organisations across Auckland in the first funding round from its new Sports and Recreation Fund.

Community 13 May 2019

Making Auckland an age-friendly city

Auckland Council is inviting older people to share their ideas on ways to help make Auckland an age-friendly city.

Transport 10 May 2019

Creating healthy travel options in Tāmaki Makaurau

The Healthy Streets Alliance Auckland wants streets to be slower and safer for everyone.

Waste 10 May 2019

Have your say on Auckland's waste bylaw

Public consultation is underway on proposed changes to how Auckland Council regulates waste management and minimisation.

Arts 6 May 2019

Funding announced for stories, dance and Auckland’s creative arts

Auckland Council's Community Development and Safety Committee approves $324,538 for regional arts and culture at its April meeting.

Community 3 May 2019

Auckland - is it the best place for Pasifika to live?

A recent debate provided a forum to discuss issues of importance to Pacific communities, including housing, civic participation and belonging.