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Auckland Council Libraries adapt research services to changing needs
Research and heritage collection services enter a new era

Māori seats - there’s still time to have your say
Online consultation for Māori seats closes at midnight on Sunday 24 September.

Progress made but more action needed to accelerate delivery of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan
Severe weather events like the Auckland Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle show the devastating impacts of climate change – and the importance of climate action.

Consultation on Auckland’s cost-share deal with government now open
Aucklanders are being asked whether they support a deal with government to share the costs of funding $2 billion of storm recovery and resilience programmes.

Protecting our trees
There has been some public interest in a developer’s decision to fell trees in Auckland’s suburb of Pukekohe.

City Centre Advisory Panel Update – Safety and Recovery
Safety in the central city and its post-Pandemic recovery were two key topics of discussion at the City Centre Advisory Panel meeting on Monday 11 September 2023.

Auckland Council approves over $13 million of sport and recreation facilities funding in Tāmaki Makaurau
The significant investment will help more Aucklanders participate in community sport and recreation activities.

Auckland’s 30-year Water Strategy announces its first annual update
The Auckland Water Strategy (2022 – 2050) is Auckland Council’s 30-year approach to water, guided by the vision te mauri o te wai, that the life-sustaining capacity of Auckland’s water is protected and enhanced.

Call for infrastructure to lead growth
Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

Finishing goal for Ellerslie football fans
An Auckland Council backed project supporting female participation in sport has reached a major milestone.

Auckland Council confirms sale of Auckland International Airport shares
Auckland Council has confirmed the sale (partial sell-down) of Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) shares, as signalled in its Annual Budget 2023/2024.

Piha / Karekare geotechnical update
GHD is still on track to complete their landslide risk assessment and deliver a final report by late September.

New Papakura water treatment plant boosts Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres
The new $81m Papakura Water Treatment Plant will help boost Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres a day when it goes into service on Thursday 31 August, 2023.

Things you need to know about Māori seats...
Auckland Council wants to know if you think Māori seats should be introduced onto the Governing Body of Auckland Council. To help you provide your feedback, we’ve summarised some key points to consider…

Studio One Toi Tū to reopen after seismic retrofit
With seismic strengthening now complete, Studio One Toi Tū is ready to open its doors

Have Your Say on Auckland’s storm recovery and resilience
Throughout August, Aucklanders are being invited to provide feedback on plans for major investment in Tāmaki Makaurau to help recover from the extreme weather events that took a major toll on the region in 2023.