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Council news 15 May 2025

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

Council news 14 May 2025

Auckland Council announces first stage of CCO Reform

Auckland Council’s Chief Executive, Phil Wilson, has confirmed the final decisions of the Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) Reform consultation with staff across the Auckland Council Group.

Council news 14 May 2025

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.

Council news 14 May 2025

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.

Council news 12 May 2025

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.

Council news 9 May 2025

Ōrewa Library team apply the finishing touches  

A $6.3 million Auckland Council investment to renew the Ōrewa public library has finished ahead of schedule, with new doors set to glide open from 19 May.

Transport 8 May 2025

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.

Council news 7 May 2025

Harbour tunnelling gets underway as part of Watercare’s transformational southwest wastewater scheme

Next week Watercare will start tunnelling a new harbour outfall at Clarks Beach as part of the southwest wastewater servicing scheme.

Environment 6 May 2025

Local environment prioritised, thanks to targeted rate

A targeted rate that protects and restores Auckland’s environment is delivering beyond its investment, thanks to the support of partners and volunteers.

Council news 6 May 2025

Pest eradication to remove wallabies and possums from Kawau Island gets under way

The first stage of Auckland Council's project with landowners and residents on an operation to restore native forest on Kawau Island by removing wallabies and possums is under way.

Council news 6 May 2025

Watercare director appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Rukumoana Schaafhausen as director of Watercare Services Limited (Watercare).

Council news 2 May 2025

Auckland Council to consult on the future use of Western Springs Stadium

You can have your say on the future use of Western Springs Stadium from 19 May until 15 June 2025

Council news 1 May 2025

Hihi thrive in new regional park home

A conservation effort led by Auckland Council rangers to assist one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured native birds is delivering groundbreaking results.

Council news 1 May 2025

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.   

Development 1 May 2025

Watercare completes new $115m watermain 20% under budget

A final piece of Watercare’s $115 million new watermain carrying water to west and central Auckland was slotted into place recently