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Council news 6 May 2025

Pest eradication to remove wallabies and possums from Kawau Island gets under way

The first stage of Auckland Council's project with landowners and residents on an operation to restore native forest on Kawau Island by removing wallabies and possums is under way.

Council news 6 May 2025

Watercare director appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Rukumoana Schaafhausen as director of Watercare Services Limited (Watercare).

Council news 2 May 2025

Auckland Council to consult on the future use of Western Springs Stadium

You can have your say on the future use of Western Springs Stadium from 19 May until 15 June 2025

Council news 1 May 2025

Hihi thrive in new regional park home

A conservation effort led by Auckland Council rangers to assist one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured native birds is delivering groundbreaking results.

Council news 1 May 2025

Auckland Council botanical pioneer retires

After 48 years and many career highlights, Auckland Council’s Manager of Auckland Botanic Gardens Jack Hobbs is stepping down.   

Development 1 May 2025

Watercare completes new $115m watermain 20% under budget

A final piece of Watercare’s $115 million new watermain carrying water to west and central Auckland was slotted into place recently

Council news 1 May 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.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 1 May 2025

Auckland’s biggest practice-run for emergency response

The biggest emergency relief and welfare-focused emergency response exercise taking place across Tāmaki Makaurau on 2 May.