/rss/news/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:14:37 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/01/a-little-longer-but-worth-the-wait/ As construction has progressed on the Howick Library and Fencible Lounge, some unforeseen risks have emerged, and additional funding is being sought to manage these and ensure the project can be completed as planned. It is quite common for deterioration... Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:45:39 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/08/ten-stop-walk-in-midtown/ Walk among the new artworks, trees and redesigned streets in this renewed station precinct. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:16:59 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/one-wrong-thing-can-mess-it-all-up/ Rotten fruit. Dirty nappies. Sour milk. They're among the biggest offenders turning good recycling into waste. More than 30 per cent of the material put in Auckland's recycling bins ends up in landfill because it's contaminated or can't be recycled in the... Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:33:49 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/08/new-partnership-strengthens-2026-tupuna-maunga-research-scholarship/ The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is inviting applications for its 2026/2027 Research Scholarship, supporting new research that deepens understanding of the ancestral mountains of Tāmaki Makaurau and contributes to their ongoing protection and care. Offering up... Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:08:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/plan-your-first-look-inside-one-of-3-crl-stations-in-august/ Pre-register your interest in 3 upcoming First Looks and get to see inside new CRL stations. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:47:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/how-to-apply-orakei-local-board-grants/ Applying for a local board grant for the first time can be daunting, we want to help. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:28:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/how-to-apply/ Application If the activity, initiative or project that you’re hoping to get a grant for meets the eligibility criteria laid out in the grants programme and the timings for the upcoming grant round, you can start your application. Step one Register as a... Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:28:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/home-run-for-auckland-baseball-as-sport-s-popularity-grows/ Baseball is becoming one of Auckland’s fastest growing sports according to Auckland Baseball, and the trend is reflected nationally, with over 4000 players now registered across the country. In the last year alone the number of players in Auckland has... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:16:33 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/transport-reform-reaches-major-milestone-as-new-organisational-structures-confirmed/ Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have confirmed the roles and structures required to support the delivery of Auckland’s new transport model.    The new operating model will come into effect in October, creating a... Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:28:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/celebrating-a-century-of-remuera-library/ One of our favourite community spaces and heritage buildings, Remuera Library, is 100 years old. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:20:39 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/epic-artworks-bring-themes-of-mana-wahine-and-kaitiaki-to-new-crl-station-precinct/ Auckland Council’s partnership with mana whenua brings deep narratives into the everyday life of the city. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:14:42 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/six-ways-to-meet-new-people-in-auckland/ If you're new to Auckland, or simply looking to meet more people, there are plenty of ways to get involved in your community. From language classes to community gardens, these activities can help you build new friendships while learning skills and getting... Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:48:02 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/new-funding-round-for-zero-waste-projects-opens-in-august/ Got an idea to reduce waste in your community, school or business? Auckland Council's Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (WMIF) is back, with $500,000 available to support projects that reduce waste and help build a circular economy in Tāmaki... Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:57:20 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/mahurangi-stream-restoration/ Six years of monitoring through the Mahurangi Land Restoration Programme shows strong scientific evidence that restoration measures have reduced fine sediment entering Mahurangi waterways. Restored streams recorded over 30 per cent less fine sediment... Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:37:20 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/connecting-with-art-in-tamaki-makaurau/ Auckland Council’s art collections are looked after by both Auckland Council and the Auckland Art Gallery. Our public art collection includes 386 outdoor sculptures, murals and large-scale installations in public spaces – with 99 per cent currently on... Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:29:21 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/are-you-fur-real/ Dogs and their owners now have more space to explore, exercise and socialise following the expansion of the dog park at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Pakuranga. Funded by the Howick Local Board, the $65,000 project has significantly increased the size of the... Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:48:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/323-398-boost-for-kaipatiki-community-groups/ $323,398 awarded to community organisations across Kaipātiki in the latest grants round. Community facilities were a major focus, including new facilities for women and girls at Northcote Birkenhead Rugby and a new kitchen for All Saints Birkenhead... Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:50:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/your-rates-pipes-and-streams/ From stormwater pipes and streams the distance of a flight to Los Angeles and back, to 2000 sports fields across 7 million square metres of land – your rates go a long way (in some cases, literally).  During 2026/27, the council’s services and... Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:12:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/1punch2much/ A violence-prevention programme is helping rangatahi (youth) across south Auckland build the confidence, resilience and leadership skills to make positive choices. Supported by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards, 1Punch2Much (1P2M)... Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/auckland-s-alcohol-policy-showing-early-signs-of-success/   Auckland's Local Alcohol Policy is starting to show promising results, with early data pointing to fewer alcohol-related incidents and strong compliance from businesses. The policy came into full effect in December 2024 after almost a decade of... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:53:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/council-secures-land-for-cemetery-in-auckland-s-south-to-meet-demand/ Auckland Council has purchased 100 hectares of land near Karaka in rural South Auckland as a future site for cemetery operations to serve south Auckland communities for decades to come.  The site consists of two adjacent properties at Linwood Road... Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:52:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/regional-historic-heritage-grant-open-for-applications/ Auckland Council is taking applications for the 2026 Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme. Tāmaki Makaurau has a rich history, with heritage buildings and archaeological sites around the region being tangible and visible links to the... Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:40:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/media-centre/2026/july/new-funding-round-opens-for-auckland-zero-waste-projects-500k-available/ $500,000 available through Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund for waste reduction projects Applications open 1–31 August 2026 Grants from $1,000 to $50,000 available to community organisations, schools and businesses Do you have... Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/twenty-five-new-chapters-added-to-papakura-s-story/ Papakura has adopted twenty-five new park names, shared by Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho, Te Aakitai Waiohua and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki. The names were presented to the Papakura Local Board at a hui earlier this year and will help highlight and... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:31:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/aucklanders-to-have-their-say-on-proposed-changes-to-plan-change-120/ Aucklanders will soon have another opportunity to have their say on proposed changes to housing rules that support future growth in well-connected locations. while strengthening protections from flooding. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:20:36 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/central-interceptor-fully-live-delivering-a-cleaner-future-for-auckland/ Auckland is set to reap the environmental benefits of Watercare’s Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel, which is now fully operational. The $1.66 billion project—New Zealand’s largest-ever wastewater infrastructure investment—will dramatically... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/lighting-up-volunteer-accommodation/ Grant funding from the local board is helping volunteers make a difference at Glenfern Sanctuary. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:34:24 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/franklin-s-freshest-playgrounds/ Looking for shiny new play options in South Auckland for the little ones? Families across Franklin now have three more reasons to get outside with freshly upgraded play spaces in Glenbrook, Pukekohe and Patumahoe to satisfy the next playground... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:19:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/8-ways-facilities-parks-and-services-are-being-designed-for-everyone/ Whether you're looking for an accessible playground, a wheelchair-friendly walking route, specialist changing facilities, easier ways to get around the city or access to great venues and attractions, we’re continually working hard at Auckland Council to... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:09:07 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/we-read-auckland-2026/ The beloved, free month-long festival Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau We Read Auckland returns this August with an exciting new programme of author talks and writing workshops, a popular writing competition for teenagers and fresh new reads featuring... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/one-for-the-birds-how-auckland-is-getting-ready-for-bird-flu/ Auckland Council is preparing for the possible arrival of the H5N1 strain of bird flu and what this could mean for Auckland - here's what you can do. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:02:46 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/death-cafes-at-auckland-council-libraries/ Aucklanders are being invited into a new kind of conversation at their local library, one that’s honest, thoughtful and surprisingly uplifting as Death Cafés pop up across the region.  Since a successful pilot launch at Mt Roskill Library in May... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:38:32 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/play-ride-explore/ Exciting upgrades are coming to Huapai Recreation Reserve, with the Rodney Local Board adopting the Site Development Plan. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:03:59 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/winter-reset/ Winter is a natural time to pause, reflect and reset. As Matariki marks a season of renewal, it’s the perfect moment to clear out your home and rethink what gets thrown away. A winter clear out doesn’t have to mean more waste. By choosing to repair, reuse... Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:01:02 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/disabled-communities-help-shape-climate-solutions-in-auckland/ Six disability-led projects across Tāmaki Makaurau will share $200,000 to help communities prepare for a changing climate.  The funding comes from Auckland Council ‘Disability-Led Climate Adaptation Pilot’ and Foundation North in a first-of-its-kind... Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:44:13 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/orewa-seawall-project-complete/ The new seawall and shared pathway at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach is complete and open to the public. The seawall provides increased protection for the foreshore from erosion and coastal processes while also improving access along this part of the... Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:44:57 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/paws-paths-and-plenty-of-places-to-explore/ Whether your dog prefers splashing in the sea, chasing a ball across wide open fields or sniffing its way along a leafy track, Auckland has no shortage of places for four-legged adventures. With more than 2,500 parks and beaches offering off-leash areas... Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:13:30 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/new-children-s-book-published-by-auckland-council-libraries-nga-maunga-o-tamaki-makaurau/ The treasured and sacred maunga of Tāmaki Makaurau are the focus of a new bilingual children’s book, Ngā Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau I... Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:48:11 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/auckland-council-appoints-independent-reviewer-for-heart-of-the-city/ Cassandra Crowley will support Heart of the City through the process of restoring a functioning Executive Committee as the council's Independent Reviewer and Governance Observer. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:48:07 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/best-value-finds-manurewa-community-recycling-centre/ Do you love a good bargain, are you into old school cool, or want warm vibes at a low cost? If you live for the best value finds, then the Manurewa Community Recycling Centre might be your fave new budget spot with most adults’ clothes for $2 and kids’... Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/matariki-rises-over-tamaki-makaurau/ The rise of Matariki in the winter skies above Aotearoa signals the start of the Māori New Year.  Historically, Matariki was a time for whānau to come together, acknowledge the year gone by, prepare and plan for the year ahead, and share kai,... Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:14:11 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/swiss-technology-trial-to-reduce-waste-and-protect-auckland-s-harbours/ Innovative Swiss technology being trialled on Auckland’s North Shore could help reduce thousands of tonnes of sediment waste from going to landfill, while supporting healthier streams, estuaries and harbours. The Swiss-engineered mobile dewatering plant... Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:04:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/best-ways-to-stay-active-this-winter-in-tamaki-makaurau/ The chill of winter has well and truly arrived, but don’t let that slow you down. Right across the region, there are plenty of fun and engaging ways to stay active, embrace the season and discover new ways to move, connect and feel good.  From... Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:45:24 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/public-assets-to-benefit-through-auckland-council-investment/ Auckland Council is investing approximately $79 million into parks and community assets for Aucklanders to use, through the Regional Community Capital Investment Programme. In late June, the council’s Community Committee approved the 2026/2027 work... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:20:03 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/protecting-auckland-s-waterways-with-smarter-technology/ Keeping Auckland's streams, harbours and beaches healthier is the goal of a new Auckland Council programme using innovative technology to reduce one of the region's biggest sources of water pollution - sediment. Sediment is soil that washes into waterways... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:58:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/keeping-bus-drivers-safer/ The installation of driver safety screens in Auckland Transport (AT) buses is now complete.   The milestone, celebrated at an event this morning, marks the delivery of a major investment programme led by AT, with funding support from Auckland Council... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/mayor-to-wear-100-auckland-startup-t-shirts-in-100-days-to-champion-local-innovation/ AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Using his unique voice to show support for the city’s burgeoning tech and innovation ecosystem, the Mayor of Auckland has announced an ambitious 100-day campaign: 100 Days of Startups. Starting today, he will wear a different... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/mayor-calls-for-national-solution-to-disaster-recovery/     Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is calling on the Government and the insurance industry to take greater responsibility for disaster recovery funding, warning councils cannot act as the "insurer of last resort”—particularly if rates caps are... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/07/auckland-council-secures-sustainable-rates-pathway-while-funding-crucial-infrastructure/ AUCKLAND — Council’s Governing Body has officially adopted the Annual Plan 2026/2027 and struck a final rates increase of 7.9 per cent for the average value residential property. The decision locks in critical financial settings aimed at maintaining... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/5-ways-your-voices-have-helped-make-otara-papatoetoe-a-better-place/ What if one plan could help shape the future of the places, programmes and projects you care about most? From youth and senior programmes, community events and local grants to parks, playgrounds, environmental initiatives loved by school kids, libraries,... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EST