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Aucklanders urged to use fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes season
Fireworks are fun, but they can also be dangerous.
End of Windows 10 support prompts call to recycle tech responsibly on International E-Waste Day
Ditch your old devices the right way this International E-Waste Day.
Take 10 opens a safe late-night space in central Tāmaki Makaurau
New pilot initiative to keep rangatahi safe on nights out in Auckland's city centre from 18 July.
Restrictions on outdoor fires ease in Tāmaki Makaurau
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has eased the restrictions on outdoor fires in Auckland City, Waitematā and Counties Manukau from 8am on Monday 7 April, until further notice.
Flaming start to the new year for waste trucks
2025 is off to a fiery start for Auckland’s waste trucks with five rubbish and recycling truck fires in the first two weeks of January.
Council urges Aucklanders to wear lifejackets while on the water over holiday period
Lifejackets save lives. It's that simple.
New rules for alcohol sales start today
Changes to the hours that alcohol can be sold at licensed shops take effect in Auckland from 9 December 2024.
Got a backyard pool? Make sure you know the rules…
As the weather heats up and Aucklanders turn to backyard pools to stay cool, the council is once again urging pool-owners to stay vigilant to keep our tamariki safe.
Keeping the community safe: On patrol with the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Pacific Wardens
The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Pacific Wardens stand strong, looking out for trouble and helping their community.
Think of others and use fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes season
Here’s a reminder on the rules and tips, so you, your friends and whānau can enjoy fireworks safely.
Crime down in the city centre as new safety plan gets approval
A new plan for enhancing safety in the city centre has been endorsed by the Regulatory and Safety Committee.
Last call: Council adopts local alcohol policy for Auckland
It’s been almost a decade in the making - Auckland’s local alcohol policy will come into effect in two stages, taking full effect in December 2024.
Local alcohol policy due to go before council
Auckland Council will decide when the policy will come into effect at a future meeting of its governing body.
Addressing homelessness calls for empathy before enforcement
When it comes to assisting rough sleepers into housing, taking the time to listen is the first step.
Rubbish truck fires from lithium batteries on the rise
Nine recycling and rubbish trucks have caught fire in Auckland in the first three months of the year compared with 13 for the whole of last year.
City Centre Advisory Panel Update – Safety and Recovery
Safety in the central city and its post-Pandemic recovery were two key topics of discussion at the City Centre Advisory Panel meeting on Monday 11 September 2023.
