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Recovery
Reminder: categorisation programme is closed
Following recent bad weather, the Recovery Office has noted an increase in homeowners asking to join the categorisation programme.
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
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
Key events coming up for storm-affected communities
Keep up to date with all the community events.
Council News
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.
Asbestos-containing material washing up on some east Auckland beaches
Auckland Council is aware that pieces of asbestos-containing material (ACM) have been washing up along Auckland’s eastern coastline.
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.
Southern Rural Strategy will cultivate industry, resilience and communities
A new strategy for how and where Auckland’s southern rural area will grow and change over the next 30 years has been approved by Auckland’s Policy and Planning Committee.
Development News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Environment
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.
Walking together: Council, mana whenua and community deepen conservation relationships online
Guardians of the future: Māori knowledge takes centre stage in Tāmaki Makaurau conservation.
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.
Guardians of the Gulf: meet the summer biosecurity champions
Pest free paradise: how kiwi environmentalists have helped protect our gulf islands.
Parks and Playgrounds
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.
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.
Off-leash dogs on sports fields pose serious risk to children and players
Unleashed dogs on sports fields threaten safety of kids.
Auckland Council botanical pioneer retires
After 48 years and many career highlights, Auckland Council’s Manager of Auckland Botanic Gardens Jack Hobbs is stepping down.
Transport News
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.
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.
Council gives support to accelerate level crossing removals
Auckland Council today approved acceleration of the programme to remove level crossings at Takaanini and Glen Innes.
80% of 800+ slips on local roads repaired in Auckland
Auckland Transport’s flood recovery programme is ahead of schedule with 80% of more than 800 large road slips repaired
Waste Updates
Check out storm materials for your DIY project
If you’re about to dive into some DIY, check out the materials from storm-damaged homes that are available at your community recycling centre.
Blaze sparks wake-up call: Auckland Council urges industry vigilance on battery disposal
Due to the Lithium fire fallout, Auckland Council says industry must play by the rules
Rodney moving to council rubbish collections
Rodney residents will have council rubbish collections funded by residential property rates from 1 September 2025.
Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area
Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.
