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Getting to Mt Smart this weekend
Plan your journey to Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road concert this weekend.

Auckland declares state of local emergency
Mayor Wayne Brown has tonight (Friday 27 January) declared a state of local emergency in the Auckland region.

Please come home this weekend
Ahead of Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi weekends, the council, emergency responders and our partners have an important message for Aucklanders, asking them all to take care of themselves and come home safely to their friends, whānau and loved ones.

January-February OurAuckland magazine out now
The latest issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online and delivered to homes across the region.

Auckland Council hits back on poo-shaming
Auckland Council Pools and Leisure facilities are available to all Aucklanders to help them live active lifestyles, improve their wellbeing, and have fun.

Auckland Council Annual Budget 2023/2024 to go for consultation
Auckland Council’s Governing Body has confirmed items for consultation for the proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024, which will go for public consultation early next year.
New external members appointed to Auckland Council’s Audit and Risk Committee
Auckland Council has appointed Paul Connell, Cassandra Crowley and Martin Matthews as independent members to its Audit and Risk Committee.

First look at Auckland Council Group’s Annual Budget 2023/2024
Mayor Wayne Brown has released his draft proposal for the Auckland Council Group’s Annual Budget 2023/2024.

Funding applications open for Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants
Auckland Council’s Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants, formerly known as the Regional Community Development Grants, are open, with $295,000 available to support community-led projects that help build inclusive and vibrant communities.

Freedom camping: what you need to know this summer
Find out about the rules for freedom camping in the Auckland region.

Do you want to protect your community from alcohol-related harm?
Positions on Auckland's District Licensing Committee are now open.

Passionate and respected Auckland leader mourned by council whānau
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has lost one of its most passionate and highly respected advocates with the sudden passing of Mark Franklin, Chair of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.

Auckland Council budget update
On Thursday 10 November, Auckland Council’s Governing Body will meet to discuss the current financial projections of the council group as part of the council’s Annual Budget process

November-December OurAuckland magazine out now
The latest issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online and delivered to homes across the region.

Significant penalties imposed in three dog prosecution cases
Dog owners are reminded of their responsibilities.

Watercare temporarily close Onehunga Water Treatment Plant
Watercare has temporarily closed the Onehunga Water Treatment Plant so it can continue to consistently meet the new drinking water regulations that take effect next month.