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Conservation 1 Aug 2025

Ten sites of cultural significance to mana whenua recognised in Auckland’s planning rules

Ten places with significant mana whenua values have been added to Auckland’s planning documents.

Council news 1 Aug 2025

Auckland Council invests $9.5 million in community sports facilities through grants

Councillor Angela Dalton says non-council-owned sports facilities play an important part in the region’s sport and recreation facility network.

Council news 1 Aug 2025

Council gives $500,000 boost to grassroots sports organisations to get Aucklanders active

Councillor Julie Fairey says she’s pleased Auckland Council continues to support sports organisations with their goals of getting Tāmaki Makaurau residents active.

Council news 1 Aug 2025

Tsunami advisory now lifted

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) advises all tsunami advisories have been lifted. Strong and unusual current will continue into the weekend.

Council news 31 Jul 2025

New data reflects increasing need on our streets

Data collected by organisations to measure homelessness in Tāmaki Makaurau, and collated by Auckland Council, is showing another jump in the number of people now living without shelter.

Council news 29 Jul 2025

Auckland Council update on Chief of Staff

Auckland Council’s Chief Executive Phil Wilson has today completed a review of matters relating to the Office of the Mayor of Auckland’s Chief of Staff, Jazz Singh.

Dogs 25 Jul 2025

Paw and order: New dog walking rules from 1 August 2025

Changes made at June’s Governing Body meeting will see new on leash, off leash and dog free areas at regional parks, and maximum numbers of dogs that can be walked at once.

Council news 24 Jul 2025

Council moves urgently to clarify rules on helicopter use in residential areas

Policy and Planning Committee voted to pursue two actions to clarify and strengthen the rules in the Auckland Unitary Plan.