/rss/news/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Fri, 15 May 2026 20:51:07 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/media-centre/2026/may/auditr-office-review/ An external review finds Auckland Council is managing the Harania and Te Ararata flood resilience projects well, delivering strong outcomes for ratepayers and the Crown Strong financial and project discipline: Auckland Council keeps a $53 million... Fri, 15 May 2026 15:08:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/big-impact-small-spaces/ 1. Small but effective  In a city where apartment living is on the rise, gardening doesn’t have to disappear, it can simply become smaller and smarter. Across Auckland, balconies, patios, courtyards and even sunny windowsills can be transformed into... Fri, 15 May 2026 10:17:46 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/the-waitakere-ranges-are-calling/ Get your walking boots ready, Aucklanders! After a few years of essential closures to prevent the spread of kauri dieback, three incredible tracks in the mighty Waitākere Ranges Regional Park have reopened, just in time for epic... Thu, 14 May 2026 11:37:32 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/harania-project/ A crane unlike anything seen before in New Zealand is set to take centre stage in Māngere, arriving for one critical job: helping reduce flood risk for local homes. The massive crane, the largest of its kind in the country, is so substantial it must be... Wed, 13 May 2026 11:44:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/fitness-sci-tec/ South Auckland entrepreneur Motekiai Tangi is transforming a deeply personal mission into a growing health-tech success story — one rooted in prevention, community care and practical innovation. As the founder of Fitness Sci-Tec, Tangi has developed an... Wed, 13 May 2026 10:21:56 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2025/03/fun-family-friendly-activities-for-the-cooler-days-ahead/ Stay active Tue, 12 May 2026 16:12:31 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/grab-a-spade/ Thousands of native trees and shrubs will take root across Upper Harbour this winter thanks to schools, community groups and volunteers. Tue, 12 May 2026 10:47:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/whitehead-release/ Not the flapping, squawking kind you might expect but careful hands and a race against the clock to get everything just right. On Tuesday (5 May) that magic unfolded as tiny pōpokotea (whiteheads) began a new chapter, travelling from the... Mon, 11 May 2026 12:59:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/calling-auckland-s-zero-waste-champions/ Aucklanders are being invited to shine a light on the people and organisations helping our region move closer to a zero waste future, with nominations now open for the 2026 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards. From neighbourhood composting projects, repair... Mon, 11 May 2026 12:26:29 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/the-truth-about-auckland-s-dog-killers-rachel-kelleher/ Our Community Director, Rachel Kelleher, addresses online misinformation and staff abuse. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:24:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/aucklanders-asked-for-feedback-on-skatepark-use/ Skateboard? Scooter? Bicycle? How do you use Auckland Council’s network of skateparks? Aucklanders now have their chance to give their feedback about skatepark use through a Have Your Say consultation that runs until 1 June. Feedback from the consultation... Mon, 11 May 2026 11:34:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/roll-into-the-fun-at-riverhead-skatepark/ From first ramps to scooters and whānau fun — the Riverhead community celebrates its new skatepark. Fri, 08 May 2026 16:56:31 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/transport-reform-reaches-another-major-milestone/ Consultation with staff at Auckland Council and Auckland Transport has opened today, marking an important milestone in progressing changes to the way transport is planned, governed, and delivered in Tāmaki Makaurau.  CCO reform was first signalled in... Thu, 07 May 2026 15:30:01 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/face-to-face-with-nature/ At Kohuora Park, learning came alive - sometimes landing right on your face. Over four lively days, teachers, students, scientists and whānau (family) came together at the end of March with one shared purpose: to care for their environment while learning... Thu, 07 May 2026 14:47:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/fresh-play-space-at-raewyn-reserve/ Raewyn Reserve playground in Pakūranga has been given a new lease on life, transforming into a safe, welcoming space for local families to enjoy. What was once a tired and overlooked play area is now a refreshed community spot designed for everyday use. Thu, 07 May 2026 14:39:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/sounds-of-tamaki-makaurau/ Auckland is about to find its rhythm like never before. Launching this May as part of NZ Music Month, Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau is a vibrant new programme dedicated to championing Auckland musicians and offering Aucklanders a front-row seat to upcoming... Thu, 07 May 2026 14:04:01 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/auckland-regional-parks-track-repairs-and-updates-may-2026/ Auckland Council is moving ahead with more track upgrades and safety improvements across regional parks this year, providing renewed access to popular walking destinations and building even more resilience across the network. From new bridges in Piha to a... Thu, 07 May 2026 10:56:46 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/onehunga-sports-memberships-surge-with-local-board-funding/ The Te Papapa Onehunga Rugby & Sports Club is seeing super-strong membership growth – thanks to a key investment from the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board.  The proud sports club, formed in 1947, was... Wed, 06 May 2026 15:29:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/albert-eden-provides-key-300-000-investment-into-pt-chevalier-marae/ Point Chevalier’s Te Māhurehure Marae will receive a $300,000 investment for construction of its new Wāhi Mahi studios.  Wed, 06 May 2026 13:30:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/beachlands-community-hub-takes-shape/ Plans are gathering pace to transform Beachlands Memorial Hall and integrate the community library into a vibrant, multi-purpose community hub for everyone. More than just a hall for hire, the refreshed space will support connection, creativity and... Tue, 05 May 2026 10:07:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/roadmap-approved-for-auckland-s-future-transport-spending/ Auckland Council has signed off its first-ever transport policy statement – a document that sets out how the city will plan and invest in transport in the years ahead. The council’s Transport, Infrastructure and Delivery Committee approved the statement... Mon, 04 May 2026 15:01:31 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/learn-how-to-be-a-confident-composter/ If you believe composting is only for people who have big gardens and green thumbs as it’s too complicated, think again. Whether you rent or own, live in an apartment, a townhouse, or a home with a big garden, composting is actually straightforward, and... Mon, 04 May 2026 11:24:57 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/archaeologists-important-role-in-auckland-s-regional-parks/ Did you know Auckland Council archaeologists play a key role across the Tāmaki Makaurau regional parks network? With Archaeology Week 2026 upon us, we thought we’d shine a light on this important mahi. There are 28 regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau... Fri, 01 May 2026 14:30:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/media-centre/2026/may/inaugural-plan-to-steer-the-future-of-transport-in-auckland/ Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/walter-massey-park/ Walter Massey Park has officially been transformed, giving the local club - the Māngere East Hawks, and the wider community a facility to be proud of. The completed upgrades to the rugby league fields represent a major investment in local sport and... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:18:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/devonport-takapuna-local-board-declines-statue-of-peace/ The Devonport–Takapuna Local Board has resolved to decline an application from the Korean Garden Trust to install a Statue of Peace at Barry’s Point Reserve in Takapuna. The proposal sought landowner approval to establish a bronze sculpture and associated... Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:47:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/fitness-equipment-on-the-move-at-huapai-domain/ Have your say on upgrading outdoor fitness equipment at Huapai Recreation Reserve. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:37:26 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/saddle-up/ Want to enjoy Auckland’s best views without wearing out your walking shoes? Grab the reins and saddle up. Across Tāmaki Makaurau, horse riders can explore rolling farmland, native bush, windswept beaches, and breathtaking coastal vistas. Whether you’re a... Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:35:41 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/walter-massey-park-from-old-to-bold/ At the heart of Māngere East, Walter Massey Park continues to be one of the area’s key community spaces - home to sports clubs, community organisations, and everyday recreation for local whānau / family. The space has been made even better with a new... Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:15:43 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/auckland-startup-designing-waste-out-of-bottled-water-finds-global-success/ Standing in a service station without a reusable bottle, Aucklander Jayden Klinac scanned the shelves for water. There were options made from plastic, aluminium and glass. Some were marketed as recyclable, others as lower‑impact choices. But they all... Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:05:02 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/let-s-talk-about-fuel/ We've have been taking a hard look at how we use fuel, where we can make changes and savings, and how increased fuel prices are affecting our budget and the everyday lives of Aucklanders. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:27:39 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/play-streets/ After a successful pilot, Auckland Council is facilitating the roll out of community-led ‘play streets’ across Auckland neighbourhoods that hark back to a time when children could play safely and be home ‘in time for dinner’.  The initiative is... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:33:56 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/anzac-day-2026/ Anzac Day remains one of the most meaningful dates in our national calendar – a time to remember courage, sacrifice and the stories that have shaped Aotearoa.  This year, Auckland Council and the... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:13:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/further-boost-for-arts-and-culture-across-tamaki-makaurau/ Auckland Council is investing a further $286,106 into arts and culture across the region this financial year, supporting 14 creative projects through the latest round of Regional Arts and Culture grants. Approved by the Community Committee on 16 April,... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:43:56 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/highland-park-community-house-to-temporarily-close-for-essential-upgrades/ A valued local hub in east Auckland is now undergoing important upgrades to ensure it remains safe, accessible and fit for the future. Highland Park Community House is temporarily closed from 1 April to 10 July 2026 while essential renewal works are... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:50:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/anzac-day-2026-in-franklin/ This Anzac Day marks 110 years of remembrance commemorating the landing of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. The first official day of commemoration was held the following year, in 1916. Anzac Day is a... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:10:29 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/anzac-day-2026-commemorations-in-manurewa-papakura/ This Anzac Day marks 110 years of remembrance commemorating the landing of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. The first official day of commemoration was held the following year, in 1916. Anzac Day is a... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:10:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/help-design-the-manly-park-playground/ Have your say on the Manly Park playground upgrade. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:23:28 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/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. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:05:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/walker-s-bequest-to-enhance-orakei-pathways/ A keen walker who loved the outdoors has bequeathed her estate to the Ōrākei Local Board to be used for the development and maintenance of walkways and pathways. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:53:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/boost-for-community-organisations-through-auckland-council-grants/ Auckland Council wants Aucklanders to thrive and community-led organisations play a key role in making this happen. That’s why the council’s Community Committee has allocated 11 organisations a share of $300,000 through Ngā Hapori Momoho – Thriving... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:13:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/auckland-celebrates-an-air-quality-victory-lap/ Auckland Council-led changes to street layouts - Queen St, Quay St, Victoria St and Karangahape Rd – have reduced NO₂ pollution. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:03:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/voting-opens-for-roskill-wesley-recovery-initiatives/ Locals in Mt Roskill and Wesley are taking the next step in shaping their recovery from the 2023 storms, with voting now open for community-led projects to bring to life. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:01 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/northcote-s-new-community-hub-awarded-green-star-design-rating/ Great news for Northcote! The new community hub has been awarded a 6-Star Green Star Design rating and As-Built v1.1 Certified Design Rating - the highest possible Green Star rating representing world leadership in sustainable building practices. Green... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:40:02 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/answering-the-call-ahuroa-s-recovery-story/   In the early hours of a storm-filled January morning in 2023, as floodwaters rose and isolated homes across Auckland, Ahuroa resident Lena woke with a feeling she couldn’t ignore.  “It was around 3am,”... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/ti-rakau-park/ Better, more welcoming public spaces are now in place at Ti Rākau Park in Pakūranga, following upgrades to the changing rooms and toilets by the Howick Local Board. What initially appeared to be a straightforward renewal quickly revealed several hidden... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:21:31 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/03/walk-this-way/ One of Auckland’s busiest roads will be easier to safely get cross, thanks to funding from the Puketāpapa Local Board. A new signalised pedestrian crossing will be installed at 948 Dominion Road, which is a busy area with shops, including the popular La... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:55:03 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/new-ai-assistant-for-fast-easy-problem-reporting/ Aucklanders can now use an AI-powered virtual assistant to safely report problems, including graffiti, roaming dogs and party noise. Every day, Aucklanders help keep our communities safe, neighbourly and tidy by reporting problems to the council. This has... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/cyclone-vaianu-get-prepared-and-have-a-plan/ What to do during heavy winds and rain  If life or safety is at risk, don't hesitate to call 111.  Put safety first. Don’t take any chances.   During a storm, stay inside. Don't walk around outside. Don't drive unless necessary. Strong winds can fell... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/rubbish-collections-during-cyclone-vaiano/ Saturday kerbside collections (due to Easter holiday) Saturday’s collections are for areas that would usually be collected on Friday, due to the public holiday. With windy conditions expected, please remember to bring your bins in as soon as they’ve been... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:11:32 EST