News
Ellen Melville Centre
May is Africa Month: ‘Afrika is everywhere, Afrika is all of us’
With support from the city centre targeted rate, Auckland Council is providing a platform for the food, fashion, art, dance and music of Aucklanders whose roots are found in the richly colourful cultures of the African continent.
Photography exhibition celebrates Women's Work
An exhibition celebrating the work of 21 women photographers will be on display at the Ellen Melville Centre in Freyberg Place from March 6 to 9.
Monday with Ellen Melville
Every day for Suffrage Week, we're exploring the life of one of NZ's great women. First up on Monday – Ellen Melville.
Recovery
Key events coming up for storm-affected communities
Keep up to date with all the community events.
Check out storm materials for your DIY project
If you’re about to dive into some DIY, check out the materials from storm-damaged homes that are available at your community recycling centre.
Coatesville bridge replacement begins
Work to replace the Mill Flat Road Bridge in Coatesville is underway, with contractors on site clearing vegetation and carrying out stormwater works.
Community to drive recovery plans
Auckland Council has begun facilitating community-led recovery planning.
Council News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Development News
Northcote: a shining example of smart growth
Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that exemplifies smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.
New trees usher in next stage of Victoria Street’s linear park
The ancient trees of Albert Park watched over the arrival of four newcomers in Victoria Street East last week - between Lorne Street and Albert Park.
Discover midtown's hidden art gems
See some exciting and mysterious art that you might never have noticed before.
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
Our Environment
5 ways Māngere Community Enviro Hub is helping the community grow
With food gardens, educational workshops and hāngī events, Māngere Community Enviro Hub is helping the South Auckland community to embrace sustainability.
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.
Voices across ages and fields unite to reimagine Manukau Harbour's future
Cross disciplines and generations in search for solutions at Manukau Harbour Symposium.
Auckland Council steps up to reduce flood risk in Stanmore Bay
From soccer balls to mangroves: Auckland Council clears the stream for safer storms.
Parks and Playgrounds
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.
Off-leash dogs on sports fields pose serious risk to children and players
Unleashed dogs on sports fields threaten safety of kids.
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.
Open fire season for Tāmaki Makaurau
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April, until further notice.
Transport News
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.
Auckland Transport seeks feedback on unclogging Dominion Road congestion
Auckland Transport (AT) is asking for feedback to change the operating hours of Dominion Road’s southbound bus lane by one hour, to help improve congestion and keep your city moving.
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.
80% of 800+ slips on local roads repaired in Auckland
Auckland Transport’s flood recovery programme is ahead of schedule with 80% of more than 800 large road slips repaired
Waste Updates
Check out storm materials for your DIY project
If you’re about to dive into some DIY, check out the materials from storm-damaged homes that are available at your community recycling centre.
Blaze sparks wake-up call: Auckland Council urges industry vigilance on battery disposal
Due to the Lithium fire fallout, Auckland Council says industry must play by the rules
Rodney moving to council rubbish collections
Rodney residents will have council rubbish collections funded by residential property rates from 1 September 2025.
Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area
Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.
