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How our new open space, sport and recreation strategy will help make all of Auckland our backyard
Auckland Council is planning ahead to unlock open space, sports and recreation across the region
Planning Auckland’s parks, sport and play
Doing things differently to unlock open space in Auckland.
Auckland Council adopts its Annual Plan 2025-2026
Following public consultation in March, Auckland Council has confirmed its Annual Plan for 2025/2026.
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.
Southern Rural Strategy will cultivate industry, resilience and communities
A new strategy for how and where Auckland’s southern rural area will grow and change over the next 30 years has been approved by Auckland’s Policy and Planning Committee.
Community support for Auckland’s Annual Plan
Aucklanders have had their say on the 2025/2026 Annual Plan.
Your rates in action: community activity on the rise
Your rates help deliver a wide range of day-to-day activities and services, and support investment in Auckland’s assets.
Higher bar for consenting helipads on Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier
Auckland Council wants your views on a proposal to tighten rules for consenting new helipads on Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier islands.
Traditional Māori garden in new plan for Auckland Botanic Gardens
The council proposes an additional masterplan for an ethnobotanic or traditional Māori garden that connects to the existing gardens.
Final chance to feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan
Aucklanders are encouraged to feed back on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026, before consultation closes on Friday.
Working with the community to prevent flooding in the Wairau catchment
Auckland Council proposes flood resilience project at AF Thomas Park to reduce the risk of flooding and enhance community space.
Final step underway to decide council election boundaries
Auckland Council’s final proposal for representation arrangements will soon be considered by the Local Government Commission.
Youth leaders back new plan to support Auckland’s children and young people
Over 400 rangatahi have contributed to a new plan to support children and young people to thrive in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Have your say: 30-year plan to share the cost of growth
Have your say on the council’s proposed Contributions Policy until 15 November 2024.
Work to strengthen Auckland’s planning rules amps up
Early work to engage and consult Aucklanders will happen over the next few months
Plan Change 79 is about putting the safety of Aucklanders first
A recent opinion piece on Plan Change 79 (PC79), introduced to make changes to the city’s planning rules, made several incorrect and unsupported claims about its impacts, including on the cost of housing.
