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Recovery
Category 2P - Getting on with your work
Category 2P storm risk mitigation: some important information as you move through the construction process
From storms to shared vision - Rānui and Henderson recovery
The 2023 storm recovery journey for Rānui and Henderson is moving to renewal and resilience
Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms
Māngere was hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the suburb.
Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms
In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley (Ōwairaka) were impacted by flooding.
Council News
Auckland Council’s relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities have been the focus of a Tāmaki Ora report on Iwi Ora, recently presented to the Community Committee.
How Auckland Council’s deconstruction approach is building a circular future
A new deconstruction approach is helping keep viable homes and materials in use, create local jobs, and support Māori and Pasifika owned enterprises.
Auckland Council welcomes the government’s $10M boost into predator-free projects
Auckland’s native wildlife and ecosystems will benefit from a $10 million investment from central government, helping speed up conservation work already underway across the region.
Auckland once again recognised as a Tree City of the World
Trees are an important part of the identity of Tāmaki Makaurau and its natural heritage.
Development News
Two scenarios being considered for potential PC120 changes
Auckland Council is seeking feedback from local boards and mana whenua on two scenarios for possible changes to Plan Change 120 following Government changes to Auckland's housing rules.
How Auckland Council’s deconstruction approach is building a circular future
A new deconstruction approach is helping keep viable homes and materials in use, create local jobs, and support Māori and Pasifika owned enterprises.
Central Interceptor leads a step-change for Auckland’s water quality
Future-proofing Auckland, the Central Interceptor leads a vast programme set to enhance swimmability across Auckland’s urban beaches in the long-term.
Significant artwork 'Waharoa' revitalised in Aotea Square
Waharoa, a deeply valued and admired artwork by celebrated artist the late Selwyn Muru has been carefully restored by Auckland Council’s Public Art team.
Our Environment
Feathers, forests and foreshore finds across Auckland
From backyard birds to forest favourites and coastal treasures along Auckland’s beaches and estuaries.
Community groups get funding boost across Tāmaki Makaurau
From climate resilience to kapa haka, Auckland Council is helping community groups thrive.
A new passage to survival for fairy terns at Te Arai
Tiny bird, big win - saving tara iti one pipe at a time.
There’s a quiet kind of magic in moving birds
Small birds, big journey: pōpokotea on the move to Mataia
Transport News
Auckland Council announces new Transport and Infrastructure Director
Highly experienced transport and infrastructure expert Steve Mutton has been appointed as Auckland Council’s new Transport and Infrastructure Director.
Transforming Wellesley Street for better connectivity
As midtown turns into a thriving commercial, retail, residential and entertainment neighbourhood, new powerlines and ducting have been installed and 150-year-old water systems have been improved below the surface.
Trial brings new phone charging benches to Auckland central bus stops
Auckland Transport (AT) has launched a trial of smart, solar powered benches at four busy city centre bus stops.
New midtown ‘green link’ edges closer, as next part of Victoria Street cycleway opens
“Construction fences around these midtown works are diminishing and the quality of design and careful staging of the renewal are visible.”
Waste Updates
Learn how to be a confident composter - it’s easier than you think
If you believe composting is only for people who have big gardens and green thumbs as it’s too complicated, think again!
Auckland startup designing waste out of bottled water finds global success
GridAKL, Anew gained access to shared workspace, a network of founders and industry connections that helped the company move from early development into growth.
Waste services during Cyclone Vaianu
Key information available on rubbish collections which may be impacted by the upcoming cyclone.
$592,000 to support schools and communities to cut waste
More than 40 schools, community groups and businesses are sharing $592,000 through Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.