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Council news 18 Jun 2025

Enhancing our understanding of landslides in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council has completed a region-wide study to map landslide susceptibility to help Aucklanders understand the impacts of landslides at a regional level.

Council news 18 Jun 2025

Wastewater upgrades underway in Newmarket

Watercare is upgrading 1.4km of the wastewater network in Newmarket as part of a $12 million annual renewals programme to improve Auckland’s wastewater infrastructure.

Council news 16 Jun 2025

Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding

It cements and enhances the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to come, to keep Tāmaki Makaurau safe.

Environment 16 Jun 2025

Water quality reporting enhanced for Aucklanders

Auckland Council's 'Water Quality and River Ecology Data Explorer' provides an interactive summary of water quality and freshwater ecology data covering our rivers, lakes, groundwater, and the coast.

Environment 13 Jun 2025

Public feedback received on Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed

Auckland Council has received more than 2,250 submissions on the proposed Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed of Acknowledgement following public consultation in April and May this year.

Council news 11 Jun 2025

‘Above our expectations’ - Aucklanders borrow millions of library books over past year

Auckland Council Libraries are leading the way lifting literacy across Tāmaki Makaurau with a stack of activities, support and smart technology.

Council news 9 Jun 2025

Rating valuations released to Auckland ratepayers

Auckland ratepayers will receive new property valuations this week, as Auckland Council prepares to update rates from 1 July 2025.

Rates 9 Jun 2025

Busting myths: rates and property valuation

Rating valuation is undertaken every three years, by all councils nationwide. It often prompts questions from our ratepayers – so we’ve busted some of the most common myths, below.