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Council news 20 Nov 2025

Coloured sand recall: What Aucklanders need to know

MBIE is providing support after suppliers issued a national recall of several children's coloured play sand products as tests have found low levels of asbestos. Here’s what Aucklanders need to know about safe disposal.

Council news 20 Nov 2025

Aucklanders urged to have their say: Four days left to shape how we live and play on the North Shore

With just days remaining until public consultation closes, Auckland Council is calling on residents and community groups to share their vision for the future recreational use of AF Thomas Park.

Council news 20 Nov 2025

Aucklanders urged to look out for and report any hornet sightings this summer

Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing to ramp-up its campaign to locate and eliminate the invasive yellow-legged hornet and want to hear from anyone who has seen this insect.

Council news 20 Nov 2025

Watercare open day offers behind-the-scenes look at $95 million water infrastructure upgrade

Next month in December, Aucklanders will have the opportunity to meet the teams and see the machines behind Watercare’s $95 million water infrastructure upgrades in central Auckland.

Council news 18 Nov 2025

Changes to natural hazard information on your property LIM

Auckland Council has made natural hazard information more understandable on property LIMs, as part of new national legislation that came into effect this year.

Climate action 17 Nov 2025

New beginnings for Milford: Ngā Wairau project brings hope and renewal

Blessing marks new beginnings for Milford and Wairau communities as blue-green project begins.

Council news 13 Nov 2025

Chair appointed to lead Proposed Plan Change 120 independent hearings panel

The independent hearings panel plays a key role in ensuring fair planning decisions are made

Council news 12 Nov 2025

Peace Bell stolen from Henderson's Japanese Garden

The council is urging anyone with information about the missing Bell to contact the council or Police.