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Election Topics
Update: due to a large number of last minute nominations received, candidates will be confirmed late this evening.
Auckland's local elections candidates to be confirmed
Local elections candidate nominations are now closed. Once confirmed these candidates will officially be in the running for your vote.
Local elections candidate nominations closing soon
The countdown is on. In a week’s time, Aucklanders find out who will be in the running for mayor, ward councillors and local boards.
Recovery
Categorisation update – 24 April
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
Storm Recovery Navigator breaking down barriers
How Storm Recovery Navigator Obed Havea is breaking down barriers in his community.
Governance of Auckland's recovery
The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office has published information online that shows how it makes important decisions on Auckland’s recovery.
First homes removed in Muriwai
The first storm-affected homes in Auckland have been deconstructed with the salvaged materials finding new homes across the community.
Development News
Midtown erupts into song this May for New Zealand Music Month
New Zealand Music Month is spilling into the streets, squares and laneways of Tāmaki Makaurau this autumn.
‘Together for Tāmaki Makaurau’ gains momentum in making the city centre safer
From increased CityWatch patrols to the establishment of the City Centre Safety Plan, a series of new initiatives aimed at improving safety in the city centre are underway.
Collaboration brings cruise visitors to Wynyard Quarter’s doorstep
Cruise visitors arriving into Auckland this month will have the opportunity to use a free return City Link Bus voucher to visit Wynyard Quarter.
Wynyard Crossing Bridge preventative maintenance underway
The Wynyard Crossing Bridge is needing extensive maintenance work so it can operate more reliably and to address potential safety risks.
Our Environment
Significant fines and community service the price to pay for RMA breaches by developers
Risk to the environment a common thread in District Court decisions.
Five ways to get involved this Earth Day and help the planet
Earth Day is celebrated on 22 April and is a time to reflect on ways we can protect our natural environment and preserve it for future generations.
Compliance soars by 70 percent as developers get smarter with sediment control
Developers getting smarter with sediment compliance
Add diversity to your garden with native plants
Having backyards planted with natives across Tāmaki Makaurau is good for the movement and survival of native birds, insects and lizards and it helps mitigate the effects of flooding.
Parks and Playgrounds
Auckland regional parks experience record visitation in the first quarter of 2024.
Auckland’s regional parks have achieved an unprecedented milestone.
Kate van der Drift announced as Auckland Council’s 2024 Artist in Residence
Auckland Council has selected Kate van der Drift as the 2024 Artist in Residence, she will take up her residency in Waitawa Regional Park later this year.
Five short all-weather walks in Auckland
Don't let the weather dampen your spirits! Come rain or shine, these five short walks across Auckland are great for the whole family.
Four stunning sunset spots in Auckland
With its beaches, maunga and grassy reserves, you’re spoilt for choice with spots in Tāmaki Makaurau where you can turn to the west and enjoy a magical sky on a fine evening.
Transport News
People Powered Streets in Kelston
Auckland Transport (AT) is working with communities to design street changes that will inform future permanent changes to their streets.
Collaboration brings cruise visitors to Wynyard Quarter’s doorstep
Cruise visitors arriving into Auckland this month will have the opportunity to use a free return City Link Bus voucher to visit Wynyard Quarter.
Wynyard Crossing Bridge preventative maintenance underway
The Wynyard Crossing Bridge is needing extensive maintenance work so it can operate more reliably and to address potential safety risks.
Connecting Auckland: A People First Approach
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is home to 33 percent of New Zealand’s total population.
Waste Updates
Less waste and more resources for DIYers
Warkworth’s Community Recycling Centre opens.
Devonport CRC launches Zero Waste educational play space for kids
Where most adults see a pile of junk, children see a pile of potential.
Larger family bins offered with proposed fortnightly rubbish collection
Auckland Council is reassuring larger families that its proposal to move from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections offers options for larger households to manage their waste needs.
Changes proposed for Auckland’s waste handling as region moves closer to zero waste target
Changes are being proposed for the way Auckland’s waste is managed in a determined effort to conserve resources, protect our environment and move closer to zero waste by 2040 – it’s now time for Aucklanders to have their say.
