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School holidays
Discover Auckland: July School Holiday Guide
School holiday time is here, and there are lots of ways to keep the kids entertained in Auckland, even if the winter weather isn’t on your side.
Recovery
Rebuilding life, again
Asif from NFACT presenting flood recovery support to community leaders
Should you register for categorisation?
Property owners who were severely affected by last year’s storms in Auckland should register to get a risk category for their property.
Face-to-face help essential for older Aucklanders
How Age Concern Auckland is supporting older people affected by the 2023 storms.
Navigating the road to recovery - why it's OK to ask for help
Storm-affected homeowner urges those in similar situations to reach out for the support that’s available.
Development News
‘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.
Experience our user-friendly Queen Street with more ways to get around
We are creating better city centre connections - check out our multi-use path in Queen Street
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.
Our Environment
Achieving better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour
Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee recently adopted a high-level strategic direction to achieve better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour and endorsed a forward work programme.
Eco-warrior creates his own rat navy!
Row Robinson reckons Wattle Downs' rats are coming from the mangroves. so he's launched his own rodent rafts.
Exotic pets don’t belong in Auckland’s natural environment
Native plants and animals can thrive and survive without exotic pests in their patch.
Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised
The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.
Parks and Playgrounds
Discover Auckland: July School Holiday Guide
School holiday time is here, and there are lots of ways to keep the kids entertained in Auckland, even if the winter weather isn’t on your side.
Winter gardening tips from the pros at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Want to know what to plant in your garden for winter blossoms? The Auckland Botanic Gardens are blooming with inspiration and advice for every season.
Eco-warrior creates his own rat navy!
Row Robinson reckons Wattle Downs' rats are coming from the mangroves. so he's launched his own rodent rafts.
A short walk away from the harbour, you'll discover 10 leafy green spaces
We are nurturing more natural spaces for you to enjoy - check out our city centre parks
Transport News
Walking School Bus awards mark 25-year recognition of selfless volunteers
The Waka Waewae or Walking School Bus has become a community institution led by thousands over the past 25 years..
Auckland Council sets out guiding principles for time of use charging
Time of use charging is one option Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are looking into to tackle congestion.
Have your say on the future of transport in Auckland
The draft Regional Land Transport Plan is open for public feedback and Auckland Transport urges you to have your say.
AT on track to resurface 400km of roads after Summer Road Reno
With winter arriving, Auckland Transport (AT) is on the final stretch of its biggest annual road maintenance programme in seven years.
Waste Updates
Waste Solutions wins on way to zero waste
Auckland Council’s Waste Solution team has been recognised in two separate national award ceremonies.
Recycling, rubbish and food scraps collection days change
Some suburbs across the region will have a new rubbish, recycling and food scraps collection day, as Auckland Council continues to streamline its waste operations in its mission to achieve zero waste by 2040.
Simple solutions to reducing food waste
Fifteen community organisations and businesses in Auckland have successfully secured Love Food Hate Waste grants totalling $60,000.
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.
