News
Playgrounds
Kudos for new and upgraded Auckland central playgrounds
Waitematā Local Board has been working with the parks teams, designers, local community groups and schools to improve what’s on offer at some of playgrounds in parks in Auckland central.
Recovery
Muriwai geotech update: 24 April
There are several Oaia Road properties (in the Muriwai GHD study area) that are currently under review by our external geotechnical advisory panel.
Categorisation update – 24 April
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
Storm Recovery Navigator breaking down barriers
How Storm Recovery Navigator Obed Havea is breaking down barriers in his community.
Governance of Auckland's recovery
The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office has published information online that shows how it makes important decisions on Auckland’s recovery.
Development News
Midtown erupts into song this May for New Zealand Music Month
New Zealand Music Month is spilling into the streets, squares and laneways of Tāmaki Makaurau this autumn.
Ancient boulders hold contemporary objects in new public artwork in upper Federal Street
Residents of Federal Street (south) are enjoying a new artwork Lost & Found, with eight large boulders carved by Joe Sheehan supporting a feeling of community.
3D-printed marine modules to restore marine life and mauri in Te Waitematā
New technology is being used to support the healthy marine environment for Te Waitematā.
‘Together for Tāmaki Makaurau’ gains momentum in making the city centre safer
From increased CityWatch patrols to the establishment of the City Centre Safety Plan, a series of new initiatives aimed at improving safety in the city centre are underway.
Our Environment
Forum chair takes stand for Manukau
Ending up in court wasn’t on the agenda when Puketāpapa Local Board member Jon Turner took on the role of Manukau Harbour Forum chair.
Changes to your kerbside recycling collection – get across the new standards
To help Aotearoa become a circular economy where materials are re-used as much as possible, there are now new nationwide standards for recycling.
Significant fines and community service the price to pay for RMA breaches by developers
Risk to the environment a common thread in District Court decisions.
Five ways to get involved this Earth Day and help the planet
Earth Day is celebrated on 22 April and is a time to reflect on ways we can protect our natural environment and preserve it for future generations.
Parks and Playgrounds
Playground plans get seal of approval
Concept plans bring a playground a step closer for Belmont.
Te Auaunga Oakley Creek’s recovery mulch more than just debris removal
As a result of the recent debris removal from Te Auaunga Oakley Creek, 75 cubic metres of mulch was chipped from failed trees and donated to a local community group.
Great spots for dog walking in Auckland
On-leash or off, there are heaps of exciting dog walking areas for you to discover across Auckland.
10 parks to explore in Auckland's city centre
Did you know that there are ten parks or green spaces within one km of the Auckland Town Hall?
Transport News
People Powered Streets in Kelston
Auckland Transport (AT) is working with communities to design street changes that will inform future permanent changes to their streets.
Collaboration brings cruise visitors to Wynyard Quarter’s doorstep
Cruise visitors arriving into Auckland this month will have the opportunity to use a free return City Link Bus voucher to visit Wynyard Quarter.
Wynyard Crossing Bridge preventative maintenance underway
The Wynyard Crossing Bridge is needing extensive maintenance work so it can operate more reliably and to address potential safety risks.
Connecting Auckland: A People First Approach
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is home to 33 percent of New Zealand’s total population.
Waste Updates
Less waste and more resources for DIYers
Warkworth’s Community Recycling Centre opens.
Devonport CRC launches Zero Waste educational play space for kids
Where most adults see a pile of junk, children see a pile of potential.
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.
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.
