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Council news 5 Jun 2026

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. 

Council news 5 Jun 2026

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.

Environment 5 Jun 2026

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.

Council news 5 Jun 2026

Partnership for a nature-positive Auckland endorsed by Auckland Council’s Governing Body

Auckland is taking a big step towards restoring its natural environment, with a new partnership programme designed to make Tāmaki Makaurau a world-leading “nature-positive” city.

Council news 3 Jun 2026

Auckland Council moves to restore Hooton Reserve for community use

After months of growing safety and environmental concerns, Auckland Council is working to restore Albany’s Hooton Reserve for safe public use.

Finance 2 Jun 2026

Annual Plan: what’s happening with rates?

The council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 is out now for all Aucklanders’ have their say on.

Māori outcomes 29 May 2026

New Forum begins long-term collaboration for Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area

The newly established Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum will hold its first public meeting on Monday 8 June 2026, marking the beginning of a new phase for the long-term care and protection of Te Wao Nui ā Tiriwa - the Waitākere Ranges.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 29 May 2026

Auckland’s emergency response space ‘stronger together’ after successful AEM-led preparedness forum

Participants had the opportunity to kōrero and share knowledge, and hear from other emergency sector experts.