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Anzac Day

Anzac Day 10 Apr 2025

A day of remembrance

A day of remembrance brings us together annually on Anzac Day (25 April), to commemorate those who gave their lives in service of their country and honour returned servicemen and women.

Anzac Day 19 Apr 2024

Four war memorials across Auckland

World Wars I and II affected every New Zealander who lived through them.

Anzac Day 12 Apr 2024

We will remember them – Anzac Day services in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council and the Auckland RSA (Returned Services Association) invite Aucklanders to come together in remembrance on Anzac Day, 25 April at events across the region.

Anzac Day 20 Apr 2023

Anzac Day reflecting red for remembrance

Auckland Council and the Auckland RSA (Returned Services Association) have come together to provide opportunities for all Aucklanders to honour military veterans this Anzac Day.

Anzac Day 12 Apr 2023

“No one wins at war”: Military memories of a 100-year-old WWII veteran

As war veteran Desmond Mitchell marks a milestone, he recalls his time in the air force during World War II.

Recovery

Emergency Recovery 16 May 2025

Reminder: categorisation programme is closed

Following recent bad weather, the Recovery Office has noted an increase in homeowners asking to join the categorisation programme.

Emergency Recovery 15 May 2025

Resilience and unity in Mt Roskill - recovery events

Local groups in Wesley and Mt Roskill are working with flood-affected residents to understand what matters most to them in recovery — including how to be better prepared for future floods

Emergency Recovery 15 May 2025

Storm recovery in East Coast Bays

Community recovery: following major 2023 storms, Auckland's east coast bays communities are focusing on connection and leveraging community systems

Emergency Recovery 15 May 2025

Key events coming up for storm-affected communities

Keep up to date with all the community events.

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Council News

Council news 20 May 2025

Council’s smart solutions to daily business

A long-term plan initiative for Auckland Council to do more with less, is reinventing how the council uses technology and purchases services, while also delivering better customer experiences.

Council news 20 May 2025

Auckland Council locks in $66m savings ahead of deadline

Auckland Council has met its full year’s savings target – securing its $66 million savings goal three months ahead of schedule.

Council news 19 May 2025

New fleet fortifies Auckland Emergency Management capability

Auckland Emergency Management’s ability to deliver urgent response operations has been further enhanced,

Cleaning up our environment 19 May 2025

Auckland flood project wins prestigious award

Groundbreaking Quay Street tunnel project wins Project of the Year.

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Development News

City Centre Waterfront 15 May 2025

Albert Park end of Victoria Street’s linear park OPENS

Watched over by the ancient trees of Albert Park, four new trees - pūriri, pōhutukawa, titoki and rewarewa - now shade Victoria Street East.

Council news 14 May 2025

Watercare upgrades water network to support future growth in Pukekohe and Buckland

Watercare has completed a $2m project to ultimately increase the capacity of the water network in Pukekohe and Buckland.

Development 8 May 2025

Northcote: a shining example of smart growth

Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that exemplifies smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.

City Centre Waterfront 6 May 2025

New trees usher in next stage of Victoria Street’s linear park

The ancient trees of Albert Park watched over the arrival of four newcomers in Victoria Street East last week - between Lorne Street and Albert Park.

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Our Environment

Council news 18 May 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This the first update in a series covering what’s been done and what’s to come in Auckland Council’s efforts to maintain and renew our extensive network of regional park tracks.

Conservation 16 May 2025

Walking together: Council, mana whenua and community deepen conservation relationships online

Guardians of the future: Māori knowledge takes centre stage in Tāmaki Makaurau conservation.

Council news 16 May 2025

New notable trees ready for recognition

A fresh batch of Auckland’s leafy landmarks have been put forward to be preserved on the notable tree schedule.

Community 14 May 2025

Guardians of the Gulf: meet the summer biosecurity champions

Pest free paradise: how kiwi environmentalists have helped protect our gulf islands.

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Parks and Playgrounds

Council news 19 May 2025

Have your say on the future use of Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders are invited to provide feedback to help shape the future use of Western Springs Stadium.

Council news 18 May 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This the first update in a series covering what’s been done and what’s to come in Auckland Council’s efforts to maintain and renew our extensive network of regional park tracks.

Council news 16 May 2025

New notable trees ready for recognition

A fresh batch of Auckland’s leafy landmarks have been put forward to be preserved on the notable tree schedule.

Dogs 9 May 2025

Off-leash dogs on sports fields pose serious risk to children and players

Unleashed dogs on sports fields threaten safety of kids.

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Transport News

Transport 8 May 2025

Safe rail bridges coming for Glen Innes, Takaanini and Te Mahia

New pedestrian overbridges at Glen Innes, Takaanini and Te Mahia stations will improve safety and support more frequent and reliable train services when the City Rail Link opens.

Transport 5 May 2025

Auckland Transport seeks feedback on unclogging Dominion Road congestion

Auckland Transport (AT) is asking for feedback to change the operating hours of Dominion Road’s southbound bus lane by one hour, to help improve congestion and keep your city moving.