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Recovery
Auckland storm recovery shifts to delivery focus
As Auckland Council’s storm recovery office wraps up property categorisation, the focus now shifts to delivering solutions
Finding a way forward for Pōhutukawa Glade, Karekare
A long-term solution for the removal and deposit of slip material.
Key events coming up for storm-affected communities
Keep up to date with all the community events.
Next steps to improve flood resilience for the Wairau community
Auckland Council is looking to progress a comprehensive flood resilience (blue-green) network to significantly reduce flood risks across the Wairau catchment in Auckland’s North Shore.
Council News
Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach closed due to fire risk
In response to a total fire ban for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will close tomorrow on Wednesday, 19 March, until further notice.
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.
A new era for Auckland’s pools and leisure centres begins
“The council is excited that 20 of our key pools and leisure centre sites will be operated by two outstanding providers."
Next steps to improve flood resilience for the Wairau community
Auckland Council is looking to progress a comprehensive flood resilience (blue-green) network to significantly reduce flood risks across the Wairau catchment in Auckland’s North Shore.
Development News
Opera in the Strand returns to Strand Arcade
It’s New Zealand Music Month in May and people will flood into midtown’s streets, lanes and public spaces, further cementing our place in the world as a UNESCO City of Music.
Midtown street party unveils hidden art gems
April’s midtown street party on Thursday 17 April is packed full of art, music, food, live painting and stories. It will also celebrate street culture now, and from decades past.
Northcote: a shining example of smart growth
Inside a decade, Northcote has become a residential community that exemplifies smart growth, in line with Auckland Council’s long-term vision for Tāmaki Makaurau.
Sisters, aunties, daughters and mothers to celebrate Myers Park
Bring your daughters, mothers, aunties and female friends!
Our Environment
Community nurseries: the green heart of Auckland’s restoration efforts
Growing a greener future: how community nurseries are restoring Auckland’s ecosystems
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.
Next steps to improve flood resilience for the Wairau community
Auckland Council is looking to progress a comprehensive flood resilience (blue-green) network to significantly reduce flood risks across the Wairau catchment in Auckland’s North Shore.
The beautiful menace threatening our waterways
They might look pretty, but they're a pest!
Parks and Playgrounds
Horse riding trails to try in Auckland
If you're looking for a unique way to explore Auckland, saddle up and check out these horse riding trails at regional parks and beaches.
Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach closed due to fire risk
In response to a total fire ban for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will close tomorrow on Wednesday, 19 March, until further notice.
Have your say on the future of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area
A formal agreement between the Crown, tangata whenua and Auckland Council is being proposed to help protect and manage the treasured Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.
Stunning botanical gift for Aucklanders, forever
In an extraordinary act of generosity, Auckland philanthropist Rosemary Platt has gifted 5.63 hectares (approximately 14 acres) of ecologically significant land to the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Transport News
Council gives support to accelerate level crossing removals
Auckland Council today approved acceleration of the programme to remove level crossings at Takaanini and Glen Innes.
80% of 800+ slips on local roads repaired in Auckland
Auckland Transport’s flood recovery programme is ahead of schedule with 80% of more than 800 large road slips repaired
News - Auckland over 80% through storm recovery
Auckland Council has made strong and steady progress in its recovery efforts from the 2023 storms, completing more than 80% of priority activities two years on.
Boosting efficiency on Dominion Road
Dominion Road, one of Auckland Central’s busiest routes, carries over 25,000 vehicles daily while also serving as a critical corridor for public transport
Waste Updates
Franklin moves from rubbish bags to bins
Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections.
Papakura says bye-bye bin tags
Papakura residents will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from Thursday 1 May 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.
Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning
The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!
Oriental fruit fly – Birkdale area
Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know council kerbside collections in Birkdale.
