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Prohibited fire season for islands of the Hauraki Gulf from today
Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf Islands, from 2 December 2024.
Auckland’s Angels appeal gets helping hand from Auckland Council
We are supporting the Auckland City Mission's appeal, to help people in the greatest need, celebrate Christmas.
Eight Auckland parks get global recognition with Green Flag awards
Auckland Council is celebrating yet another year of achieving world-class park management standards, as eight parks close to 9000 hectares across Tāmaki Makaurau receive the prestigious Green Flag Award.
Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities grants open for applications
Grants of up to $30,000 are available for projects that help support thriving communities.
Enhancing emergency response capabilities through training exercise this week
This is one of the regular training exercises AEM conducts every year to ensure staff are up to speed with what’s required during a real emergency response.
Protecting Lake Tomarata for future generations
The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation, we are seeking your feedback on what the right balance is for biodiversity protection and recreation at Lake Tomarata.
Summer opportunity for mobile food trucks
Auckland Council invites mobile food vendors to consider a unique opportunity this summer to deliver high-quality food services at Muriwai Regional Park.
Young Papakura leader steps up to new role
A new leadership role on Auckland Council’s Youth Advisory Panel seems a natural fit for Papakura’s young trailblazer Kritika Selach, aged 21.
Bringing arts to our communities
Auckland’s Creative Communities Scheme is open for applications.
New timeline for property revaluation
Auckland Council is in the process of delivering its three-yearly property revaluations, ahead of the 2025/2026 rating year.
Have Your Say: Let’s protect Auckland’s environment
The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation is open now until 8 December 2024 and Auckland Council is inviting Aucklanders to provide feedback.
Hui puts spotlight on emergency-readiness for Auckland’s disabled community
The hui sparked healthy discussions about how the community and agencies can do better during the next emergency event.
Certainty on way forward for homeowners in Auckland Council’s ‘Own Your Own Home’ scheme
Eke Panuku Development Auckland is set to take over management of Auckland Council’s ‘Own Your Own Home’ (OYOH) scheme.
Councillor Greg Sayers visits Snells Wastewater Treatment Plant
Councillor Greg Sayers, alongside members of the Rodney Local Board, visited the Snells Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Returning the Te Wero Wynyard Crossing Bridge to service
The Te Wero Wynyard Crossing Bridge has been closed since March 2024 to undergo a significant programme of preventative maintenance works.
Auckland Council advances Māori outcomes in Tāmaki Makaurau
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Council has released its Māori Outcomes Report for 2023/2024.
