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Recovery
Flooding and landslide support deadline weeks away
Time is running out for storm-affected Auckland homeowners to register to find out about any future risk to life at their home, and if they qualify for construction funding or a council buy-out.
Searching for a home? Here’s what you need to look out for
Anyone wanting to buy or rent a home is encouraged to look at all available natural hazards information in this time of increasing climate uncertainty.
Categorisation update – 1 August
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Community is...what we create together
The Mental Health Foundation has created a series of videos profiling four people who were impacted by major 2023 storms, and how they navigated their recovery by staying connected to their community, or by helping one another.
Development News
City centre turns a new page for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori
Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori in Auckland’s city centre.
Greening of Te Hā Noa begins as 11 native trees and 900 plants arrive in Victoria Street
Project steps closer to first-stage completion in late October.
The new and improved midtown is nearly here
The new and improved midtown is nearly here.
Work has started on Auckland's new swimming pool at the Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps
Work has started on Auckland's new swimming pool at the Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps to provide space for people to safely enjoy the city centre waterfront.
Our Environment
Beginning the conversation today for our beaches of tomorrow
Auckland Council seeks public input on future coastal management in response to climate change.
New native plant guide to help iwi, community nurseries prosper
The guide serves as a practical step-by-step reference for establishing and running a nursery for native plants.
Successful ‘lighting strike’ on invasive Caulerpa seaweed
A bright light is proving effective for killing Caulerpa seaweed, which is a rapidly spreading invasive seaweed in northeastern New Zealand.
First ever regional conservation status assessment released on birds in Auckland region
Inventory of Auckland’s bird species released for first time.
Parks and Playgrounds
Jump in the waka with 10 Auckland-wide council events for Te Wiki o Te Reo/Mahuru Māori
Whai - by Janine Williams (Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara). Victoria Street carpark.
5 of the best ways to enjoy spring in Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau is one of the first parts of Aotearoa to enjoy spring.
Spring into action and book an affordable holiday escape in Tāmaki Makaurau
Consider your next weekend or mid-weed plans sorted! Book an affordable holiday escape in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Solar panels and batteries provide the missing link for Te Henga / Bethells Beach
The Matuku Reserve Trust in Te Henga / Bethells Beach was granted $32,000 to purchase batteries that can store power generated by solar panels at the Trust’s Sustainable Wetland Education Centre.
Transport News
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.
Auckland Council endorses ten-year plan for transport
Auckland Council endorses ten-year plan for transport
Waste Updates
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.
Repair Café established with help from grant and volunteers
A weekly repair café in central Auckland that gives broken items a new lease of life is being piloted with the help of a $32,800 grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.
Calling all sustainability champions in Tāmaki Makaurau
Aucklanders are encouraged to nominate an outstanding individual or organisation in their community working towards zero waste.
Waste Solutions wins on way to zero waste
Auckland Council’s Waste Solution team has been recognised in two separate national award ceremonies.
