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Council news 24 Mar 2025

Stunning botanical gift for Aucklanders, forever

In an extraordinary act of generosity, Auckland philanthropist Rosemary Platt has gifted 5.63 hectares (approximately 14 acres) of ecologically significant land to the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Auckland’s flood resilience pilot a success

Togetherness sparks success in the name of flood resilience.

Council news 20 Mar 2025

CCO Reform reaches first major milestone

Auckland Council’s Chief Executive Phil Wilson has today opened consultation with staff on a proposal to integrate the functions of several CCOs.

Council news 20 Mar 2025

Q&A: What is a blue-green network?

After severe weather events in 2023, Auckland Council prioritised blue-green projects to better protect our communities from flooding.

Council news 19 Mar 2025

Planning Auckland’s cemetery needs for future generations

Auckland Council is planning ahead to ensure burial capacity for decades to come across the region.

Council news 18 Mar 2025

Auckland’s representation arrangements are finalised

A complex project to ensure Aucklanders have fair and equal representation for the October 2025 elections has reached a major milestone.

Council news 18 Mar 2025

Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach closed due to fire risk

In response to a total fire ban for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will close tomorrow on Wednesday, 19 March, until further notice.

Council news 18 Mar 2025

Auckland Council’s ten steps for Better Value Projects

The council's capital projects are facing greater scrutiny, as the council considers ten principles to ensure all investments provide good value for council spend.