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14-24 year olds 5 Apr 2019

New initiative encourages young people to ‘Go with Tourism’

Young people are being encouraged to consider a career in tourism to help address skills shortages facing NZ's largest export industry.

Transport 5 Apr 2019

Regional Fuel Tax already paying dividends

Auckland’s RFT is already paying dividends as evidenced by an uptick in growth in public transport use since the tax was introduced.

Transport 30 Mar 2019

Improving road safety in Auckland with speed limit changes

Emily Reeves, road safety advocate and deputy chair of the Auckland City Centre Residents' Group, on the AT speed limit bylaw plans.

Transport 29 Mar 2019

Councillor Darby encourages residents to have their say on speed bylaw

Submissions close on Sunday 31 March for Auckland Transport’s consultation on its draft Speed Limit Bylaw.

Environment 27 Mar 2019

Knowing, growing and protecting - a flourishing urban forest for Auckland 

Auckland Council has released a strategy to address the challenges facing our urban forest.

Environment 27 Mar 2019

From the ranges to the sea – engineering safe water

The third in a series of profiles of people working in, on and for Auckland's water - with Watercare Senior Project Engineer Paula Steinmetz.

Transport 26 Mar 2019

Services and passenger trips surge on Auckland’s new transport network

A re-working of Auckland’s public transport network has delivered more services and strong growth in passenger numbers.

Transport 22 Mar 2019

What slower speeds mean for quality of life

AUT's Grant Schofield explains how road speed limits affect the quality of life in our cities.

Environment 19 Mar 2019

Marine pests prompt local hull cleaning rule rethink

The public is being asked for feedback on regulations to stop the spread of marine pests.

Community 8 Mar 2019

Council celebrates progress on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, we take a look at some of Auckland Council’s gender equality initiatives.

Policies / Regulations 1 Mar 2019

Top marks for improved quality of council reports

The quality of Auckland Council’s reporting has been assessed as among the best in the country.

Dogs 28 Feb 2019

Aucklanders to have say on dog rules in April

Aucklanders will have the opportunity to have their say on proposed changes to dog rules from 1 April.

Environment 15 Feb 2019

Protecting Auckland’s natural environment

Progress update on the Natural Environment and Water Quality Targeted Rates.

Policies / Regulations 31 Jan 2019

Book your building inspection online

You can now book, reschedule and cancel bookings online, and check your inspection results through the new online tool.

Plans / Projects 30 Jan 2019

Dispelling the City Rail Link myths

Hayden Donnell explains how the City Rail Link will connect the city and improve the lives of Aucklanders right across the region.

Transport 21 Jan 2019

Summer's a busy time for repairing roads

Tony McCartney, AT Group Manager Assets and Maintenance, explains summertime road maintenance.