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Climate action 24 Mar 2024

Being prepared for severe weather is part of our plan

This year’s Long-term Plan proposes significant additional investment to specifically reduce flooding and land stability risk.

Waste 18 Mar 2024

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.

Have your say 13 Mar 2024

Flood resilience – everybody has a part to play

Making Space for Water is integral to this Long-term Plan - investing in a programme of infrastructure is an important way to strengthen Auckland’s resilience against flooding.

Waste 8 Mar 2024

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.  

Auckland's Future In Progress 27 Feb 2024

College Hill sink hole, whole again!

A new stormwater pipe running from the intersection of Beaumont Street and Victoria Street West to England Street has now been installed.

Council news 15 Dec 2023

3,500 reasons to put the health of freshwater first

Recent consultation with Aucklanders on how to improve the region’s rivers, lakes and streams has been hailed a success.

Cleaning up our environment 17 Oct 2023

Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward

Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.

Plans / Projects 5 Oct 2023

Events in Tāmaki Makaurau for all to enjoy with support of Auckland Council

A range of diverse events across Tāmaki Makaurau have been given a helping hand.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Call for infrastructure to lead growth

Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 Sep 2023

Boards back locally-led emergency response

Local input is seen as essential in any emergency planning.

Auckland's Future In Progress 4 Aug 2023

Chairs join call to be heard on board plans

Consultation on local board plans closes on 14 August.

Community 13 Jul 2023

It’s your place, your voice! Local Board Plans consultation open

It’s more important than ever to speak up and help shape the future of your community, as each of Auckland’s 21 local boards release their three-year plans for feedback.

Community 6 Jun 2023

Southern boards back business

Business Improvement District rates have been put forward in Franklin, Manurewa and Papakura.

Development 1 Jun 2023

10 things you need to know about Auckland’s Future Development Strategy

The strategy is our big-picture vision, shaping how and where Auckland should grow over the next 30 years and where we’ll need infrastructure to accommodate a half million more people by 2053.

Development 1 Jun 2023

Have your say on shaping Auckland’s future

Auckland Council is asking for feedback on how Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland should grow over the next 30 years, with public consultation now open until 31 July 2023.

Plans / Projects 29 May 2023

Slip clearing and pipe repairs in Waitākere Ranges progressing well, against the odds

Work to clear landslips in the Waitākere Ranges that took one of Auckland’s dams out of service after the Anniversary Weekend flood is progressing well, despite the many challenges.