/rss/transport/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:22:18 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/45-million-for-local-transport-upgrades-in-henderson-massey/ Henderson-Massey residents are expected to benefit from a $4.5 million investment in safer, more sustainable transport, after Henderson-Massey Local Board approved funding for three priority projects across the local transport network.  The funding... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:24:04 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/book-your-inorganic-collection-and-give-preloved-items-a-second-life/ Got items at home you no longer need? Auckland Council’s inorganic collection is a simple way to clear clutter while helping your community and the environment. Bookings are now open for collections through to May 2027, with June 2027 dates to be released... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:22:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/four-reasons-to-explore-pukekawa-paths/ Better connections Over the past three years, pathways have popped up creating better access through Pukekawa, for students and commuters. A combination of paved path and fresh wooden boardwalks from Parnell Train Station were installed in 2023, linking... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:19:17 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/what-s-important-where-you-live/ From 23 June to 23 July, people can give feedback on draft Local Board Plans that will help set local priorities through to 2029.  Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/ai-tool-saves-aucklanders-up-to-nine-minutes-per-request/ Auckland Council’s recently launched AI assistant, Ask Auckland Council, is saving users around eight to nine minutes compared to calling the contact centre. Launched only two months ago, the tool is purpose-built, AI-powered and can be easily accessed on... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/nirantharam-permanence/ Sri Lankan Tamil diasporic communities are shaped by journeys of resilience. Stretching back over a century to the island then known as Ceylon, colonial labour movements established permanent Tamil populations across parts of Southeast Asia. From... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:18:32 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/ivf-for-seaweed/ Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson is celebrating early progress in Auckland Council’s innovative marine restoration pilot having visited SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s last week to see the first baby kelp grown for the marine environment surrounding Te Ara... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:54:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/five-ways-your-voices-have-helped-shape-life-in-upper-harbour/ Diverse communities, local voices Upper Harbour is a vibrant, multicultural community, with more than half of residents from diverse ethnic backgrounds.Following development of the Upper Harbour Ethnic Peoples Plan 2025–2030, investment is helping bring... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:57:42 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/five-ways-your-voices-have-helped-shape-our-plans-for-rodney/ Rodney is growing fast, and local investment is focused on the things that matter most to communities. Our local board plans are the starting point for that investment based on community feedback. “Our focus is on making everyday life better,” says Rodney... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:55:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/five-ways-your-voice-has-made-a-difference-in-hibiscus-and-bays/ A new ride at Red Beach The new pump track at Red Beach Park gives locals a fun place to ride, practice and hang out.Strong community support helped shape the idea and location, with local board investment of $490,000 bringing it to life. Designed for a... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:54:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/auckland-and-fukuoka-celebrate-40-years-of-friendship/ Have you savoured a delicious tonkotsu ramen or visited the Fukuoka Friendship Garden at Western Springs Lakeside Park?  We have Fukuoka in Japan to thank for both – and more. The city is the birthplace of the pork broth and noodle dish that’s... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:50 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/nga-whetu-o-te-tau-hou-the-stars-of-the-new-year/ In this immersive planetarium experience, you’ll journey through the night sky to explore the Matariki star cluster and its importance in Aotearoa and te ao Māori. Discover the rich pūrākau (stories), science and traditions connected to each of the nine... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:55:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/matariki-celebrations-light-up-the-waitakere-ranges/ Waitākere Ranges locals can start planning their Matariki celebrations, with a vibrant programme of free and low-cost events taking place in the neighbourhoods throughout June and July.  Proudly supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board in... Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:59:23 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/good-yarns/ Learn knitting or crochet at the library! All abilities welcome, yarn and accessories provided. Suitable for ages 14+. Children under 14 are to be supervised by a parent or guardian. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:31:25 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/lopdell-film-festival/ The much-loved Lopdell Film Festival returns in 2026, bringing a vibrant programme of cinema, creativity and community to West Auckland. The festival offers a curated selection of films from Aotearoa and around the world, alongside special events that... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:59:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/hospo-hub/ Starting a café, restaurant or food truck often begins with a big idea – but turning that idea into reality can mean navigating licences, permits and paperwork. Auckland Council is making that journey easier with Hospo Hub, a free online service that... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:20:02 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/auckland-s-budget-councillors-face-the-truth-to-keep-future-rates-down/ When it comes to managing the region's finances, facing reality is the only credible way to protect our ratepayers. At our recent budget committee meeting, Auckland’s councillors made that tough, responsible choice. By voting to back my proposal for the... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/terms-of-endearment/ Terms of Endearment considers how intimacy is shaped through language that both reveals and avoids. Using clay and text, the work explores emotional residue, repetition and the labour of holding what cannot be resolved. Connected forms share one body,... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:58:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/nga-takune/ This Matariki mā Puanga exhibition is a rangatahi-led exploration of intention – what is meant, what we carry forward, and what is chosen. Rangatahi reflect on what they choose to nurture and how they locate themselves within whānau, hapori and... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:57:55 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/he-taniwha-he-tipua/ He Taniwha, He Tipua explores narratives of taniwha in te ao Māori. This exhibition brings together a collective of three toi Māori practitioners, Madison Redman (Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa, Ngāpuhi), Fern Ngatai (Ngāti Porou, Tainui) and Tristan Marler (Te... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:57:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/haerenga/ Haerenga by noa hāmana (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Toa) explores Māori migration and its continuation in the 21st century. Waves of dispersal across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa brought interludes of radical cultural adaptation, generating ancestral stories that... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:56:47 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/celebrating-the-heroes/ The vital contribution of volunteers helping to care for the region’s vast network of parks, coastlines, sanctuaries, waterways, forests, islands, rural libraries, events, visitor attractions and their fellow Aucklanders is in the spotlight for National... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:03:14 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/breathing-new-life-into-old-papatoetoe/ There’s a spring in the step of the children who live in this freshly regenerated Auckland neighbourhood, fondly called ‘Old Papatoetoe.’ Their parents are smiling too. What gives Old Papatoetoe new vitality?  Kids who live here and those who visit... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:33:05 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-mt-roskill/ Warm up this winter at Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall with a fantastic line-up of free activities for the whole whānau! Sessions include: Dragon Beats with SportHub Cardboard pop-up creative play with Creative Kids Collective Pasifika Pop Up Play Korean... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:32 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-manurewa/ Netball Manurewa is the place to be this winter, with a free programme of activities for the whole community across both the indoor hall and outdoor courts! Activities include: Give it a Go Days with Counties Manukau Sport - a chance to try a range of... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:22 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-east-coast-bays/ Get active indoors this winter at East Coast Bays Leisure Centre! We're bringing a fantastic free programme of activities to the community across multiple sessions. Join us for: Winter Wild Festival of Play with Open Fort Circus in winter with... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-orewa/ There's plenty to keep the whole whānau busy this winter at Ōrewa Community Centre! Our free programme is packed with a huge variety of activities across multiple sessions. Look forward to: Parkour with Flow Academy Messy Play Kiwi Bubble Soccer Circus... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:01 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-western-springs/ Beat the winter chill with a packed programme of free activities at Western Springs Community Hall! Whether you're after creative play, high-energy fun or something a little different, there's something for the whole whānau. Activities across our sessions... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/how-auckland-council-s-deconstruction-approach-is-building-a-circular-future/ When Auckland Council began the monumental task of relocating or removing more than 1,200 flood-affected homes across Tāmaki Makaurau following the 2023 severe storms, simply demolishing them wasn’t an option.  A new deconstruction approach is... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:34:57 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/rediscovery-or-new-discovery/ Forget packing heavy bags and sitting in state highway traffic for hours, not to mention what you could be spending on fuel! If you’re looking for a refreshing weekend escape that perfectly blends culture, community, and incredible nature, it’s time to... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:06:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/tasting-the-main-street/ Join us on a tasting walk along the main street of Avondale with Melissa Laing and Whau the People. Sample the wide range of great food on offer while joining a conversation about the future of everyday food in Aotearoa. Avondale’s main street is dotted... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:50:28 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/dinosaur-discovery-track-experience/ A highly immersive educational experience of awe-inspiring creatures from the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods between 200 - 66 million years ago! The track features 20 animatronic replicas of 15 different species that move and roar - created by... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:23:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/onehunga-business-improvement-district-targeted-rate-to-reduce/ The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board has approved the Onehunga Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate to drop from $1,000,000 to $350,000 - following a majority decision from the Onehunga Business... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:24:42 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/55-not-out/ Mount Roskill Library staff Abebe Mekonnen and Jenny Cook recently celebrated milestones, with a combined five decades of mahi.  Jenny’s first day at council was 1997, while Abebe started a few years later in 2000, together they share 55 years of... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:50:47 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/kokako-census/ There’s a buzz in the bush in the Hūnua Ranges and it’s coming from a wave of young kōkako finding their voice. Auckland Council’s latest census shows the forest is thriving with 418 breeding pairs of North Island kōkako, a 61 per cent increase since... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:54:20 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/rangatahi-games-night/ Come along and hang out with other young people for an evening of games, laughs and good vibes! Recommended for ages 10+. Dungeons and Dragons kicks off at 6.30pm sharp - grab your spot and start your adventure! Plus enjoy: giant games UNO and card... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:56:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/jurassic-levels-of-youth-spirit/ From environmental action and volunteering through to leadership, community service and everyday acts of kindness, young people across the Howick area are continuing to make a real difference in their communities. Now, those efforts are being recognised... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:34:20 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/new-forum-brings-mana-whenua-auckland-council-and-the-department-of-conservation-together-for-te-wao-nui-a-tiriwa-waitakere-ranges/ The first meeting of the new Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum, held at Arataki Visitor Centre on Monday 8 June, brought together representatives of Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council, the Department of Conservation and the wider community to discuss... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/media-advisory-auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-s-week-ahead/ Mayoral Media Advisory: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s Week Ahead Public events, committee meetings and interviews scheduled Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/winter-light-cathedral/ Wander through a glowing tunnel of light and feel the magic of winter come alive! Step inside Winter Light Cathedral - a dazzling, walk-through experience made from tens of thousands of tiny LED lights. Inspired by the sweeping arches of grand church... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:44:21 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/one-aucklander-s-food-scraps-story/ Saving money and even losing weight, Alex Xu cut more than waste when he started using the food scraps collection service regularly. For Alex Xu, an Eco Ambassador with CNSST Foundation, using the food scraps collection service led to an unexpected... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:36:09 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/05/annual-plan-decision-making/ The council’s Governing Body recently voted on the Annual Plan 2026/27 – ringing in a new budget for the year ahead, community projects and activities to be delivered, and a 7.9 per cent average residential rates increase. What is in the plan? The Annual... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:52:15 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/kicking-the-can/ This year’s Annual Plan 2026/2027 has been agreed by the council’s Governing Body and will come into effect on 1 July.  This year’s budget includes:  A 7.9 per cent rates rise helps maintain essential services and infrastructure, while keeping... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/critical-upgrade-to-boost-water-supply-for-auckland-s-inner-west-communities/ Watercare has completed a major new connection into the Mt Albert reservoir, boosting water security and network resilience for Mt Albert, Ōwairaka and Wesley while increasing capacity to support growth across Auckland’s inner west.  The works form... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:29:27 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/nationwide-emergency-mobile-alert-test-taking-place-sunday-14-june/ Your mobile phone will receive an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) this Sunday, but don’t be alarmed – it’s a test. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is conducting a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system on Sunday 14 June between 6pm... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:29:11 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/two-scenarios-being-considered-for-potential-pc120-changes/ Auckland Council's Policy, Planning and Development Committee has today endorsed two scenarios for potential changes to Plan Change 120 for feedback from local boards and iwi authorities, following recent Government changes to Auckland's housing... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:35:49 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/auckland-council-focuses-on-strengthening-partnerships-with-mana-whenua/ 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. Iwi Ora is a key focus area in the council’s Tāmaki Ora Māori Outcomes Strategy... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:27:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/06/marae-across-south-auckland-continue-to-strengthen-community-life/ Marae across South Auckland continue to be strengthened through Auckland Council funding, supporting them as places of culture, connection and everyday community support. In Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Ngā Whare Waatea, Pukaki, Makaurau and Papatuanuku Kōkiri Marae... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:25 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/exhibition-whenua-mai-whenua-atu/ Whenua Mai, Whenua Atu, explores the sacred, cyclical relationship between tangata whenua and the land, the continual exchange of life and death, giving and receiving. Whenua means both land and placenta, our first source of nourishment, later returned to... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:12:35 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/maori-cuisine-cooking-class/ Learn to cook fresh, seasonal kai with Māori flavours in this hands-on workshop. This welcoming session invites you to explore simple cooking techniques using garden-grown ingredients while connecting with others. No experience needed and everyone is... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:17:59 EST