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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.

Council news 24 Jul 2025

A park with purpose: flood protection and recreation to coexist at AF Thomas Park

Auckland Council has completed the feasibility study of two proposals, both looking to restore part of AF Thomas Park to a flood storage wetland while keeping the much-loved green space available for Aucklanders to use when the park is not flooded.

Policies / Regulations 23 Jul 2025

Early signs that Auckland’s Local Alcohol Policy is reducing alcohol harm

Initial research shows strong community support for Auckland’s Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), with early signs it may be reducing levels of alcohol-related harm.  

Council news 23 Jul 2025

Council continues to embed Better Value Projects

Auckland Council’s focus on delivering better value has progressed to further influence project management across the council group.