News
Music in Parks
Auckland Council announces ‘Music and Movies in Parks’
‘Music and Movies in Parks’ announcement– A free summer celebration of tunes, blockbusters and sunshine!
Recovery
Herald Island community gets involved in Twin Wharf access rebuild
The road to Twin Wharf is now open after six months reconstruction following slips during last year’s storms.
Searching for a home? Here’s what you need to look out for
Anyone wanting to buy or rent a home is encouraged to look at all available natural hazards information in this time of increasing climate uncertainty.
$5m Paremoremo Road repair complete
The road was damaged with four slips.
Categorisation update – 21 November
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
Development News
First section of redesigned Victoria Street opens with fresh feel and function
The first section of a redesigned Victoria Street - from Elliott Street to Queen Street - has opened to the public.
Final chance to influence council’s 30-year plan to share the cost of growth
Aucklanders are encouraged to provide feedback on a new development contributions policy that influences how the cost of Auckland’s growth is shared.
Exciting new festive tradition for Auckland
Te Komititanga will host the spectacular debut of a magical new Christmas tree this festive season.
Bluey set to steal hearts this Farmers Santa Parade, supported by the city centre’s newest 'elves'
Two symbolic characters at the centre of Auckland’s historic Farmers Santa Parade are turning out for the 91st time.
Our Environment
The curious native orchids of Waikumete Cemetery
Cemeteries are generally thought of as solemn resting places, but at Waikumete Cemetery in west Auckland, between the headstones is a thriving world of beautiful native orchids.
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.
Transforming Okoromai Bay: major ecological restoration and O Mahurangi benefits for 2025
Next year promises to be a pivotal one for environmental restoration around Okoromai Bay and O Mahurangi (Penlink).
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.
Parks and Playgrounds
Auckland Council announces ‘Music and Movies in Parks’
‘Music and Movies in Parks’ announcement– A free summer celebration of tunes, blockbusters and sunshine!
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.
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.
Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns
Auckland Botanic Garden's most popular outdoor art event returns!
Transport News
How smart tech can clear traffic
Fanshawe Street is now a model of efficiency thanks to smart technology.
Easing heavy traffic on Te Atatū Road
In West Auckland, Te Atatū Road has seen a 20% increase in morning traffic volumes this past year.
Herald Island community gets involved in Twin Wharf access rebuild
The road to Twin Wharf is now open after six months reconstruction following slips during last year’s storms.
Driving down peak hour traffic
An innovative dynamic lane system on Whangaparāoa Road has provided much-needed time savings, helping over 25,000 vehicles travel smoothly each day.
Waste Updates
Over 10,000 tonnes recycled at Waiuku Community Recycling Centre’s 10-year mark
This month, Auckland’s first official Community Recycling Centre (CRC), Zero Waste Waiuku is celebrating 10 years of operation.
Auckland diverts over 30,000 tonnes of food scraps from landfill
More than 30,000 tonnes of food scraps contributed by Aucklanders since the food scraps collections began in April last year have been used to produce renewable energy and fertiliser.
Summer tips to keep odours and pests away from food scraps
With summer fast approaching, warmer temperatures can bring an increase to pests and odours in the home.
Popular flea market returns to city centre
The city centre’s first regular ReUse Market in 40 years is attracting people from all over Auckland as buyers and sellers.
