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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.
Game on for a connected stadium network
Auckland Council's Governing Body has endorsed in principle a staged redevelopment of Eden Park.
Funding boost for the Auckland arts
Twenty-two arts organisations will receive Auckland Council funding to deliver events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, in the latest round of Regional Arts and Culture grants for 2023/2024.
Council helping make range of Tāmaki Makaurau events possible through grants funding
Through the Regional Events Fund Grants Programme, six organisations will be allocated funding.
Remuera Library to re-open following restoration work
The heritage building has been enhanced with important remedial and strengthening work, for future generations to use and enjoy.
Have your say on the future of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area
A formal agreement between the Crown, tangata whenua and Auckland Council is being proposed to help protect and manage the treasured Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.
Stunning botanical gift for Aucklanders, forever
In an extraordinary act of generosity, Auckland philanthropist Rosemary Platt has gifted 5.63 hectares (approximately 14 acres) of ecologically significant land to the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Auckland’s flood resilience pilot a success
Togetherness sparks success in the name of flood resilience.
Q&A: What is a blue-green network?
After severe weather events in 2023, Auckland Council prioritised blue-green projects to better protect our communities from flooding.
CCO Reform reaches first major milestone
Auckland Council’s Chief Executive Phil Wilson has today opened consultation with staff on a proposal to integrate the functions of several CCOs.
Planning Auckland’s cemetery needs for future generations
Auckland Council is planning ahead to ensure burial capacity for decades to come across the region.
Auckland’s representation arrangements are finalised
A complex project to ensure Aucklanders have fair and equal representation for the October 2025 elections has reached a major milestone.
Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach closed due to fire risk
In response to a total fire ban for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will close tomorrow on Wednesday, 19 March, until further notice.
Auckland Council’s ten steps for Better Value Projects
The council's capital projects are facing greater scrutiny, as the council considers ten principles to ensure all investments provide good value for council spend.
Clearing the traffic on Onewa Road
Onewa Road, one of the busiest routes in Auckland, has become a model of productivity with over 30,000 vehicles moving an estimated 100,000 people each day.
Have your say on how funds are spent this year to create an Auckland that is beautiful, thriving and safe
Our proposed Annual Plan builds on the Long-term Plan 2024-2034, and includes funding for the things that Aucklanders value.
