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Council news 8 Jan 2026

“I don’t care where as long as I’m Mayor”

Mayor Wayne Brown acknowledges the passing of Sir Tim Shadbolt, a former Mayor of Waitematā City here in Tāmaki Makaurau and Invercargill in the deep south.

Council news 8 Jan 2026

Queensland fruit fly – Mt Roskill

On 7 January 2026, a single male Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) was found in a backyard surveillance trap in the suburb of Mt Roskill in Auckland.

Elections 31 Dec 2025

Nominations open for Papatoetoe subdivision new election

Nominations are open for candidates in the new election. There are four seats to be filled and nominations are open until midday, Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Council news 31 Dec 2025

New Year Honours: celebrating Jack Hobbs (MNZM)

Auckland Council celebrates former Auckland Botanic Gardens Manager Jack Hobbs being appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the New Year Honours List for 2026, for services to horticulture.

Council news 19 Dec 2025

Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120

The panel will carefully consider every submission made on proposed Plan Change 120

Council news 19 Dec 2025

Democracy in action for A F Thomas Park

During Auckland Council’s consultation on the future of recreation at A F Thomas Park, a group of 40 residents from across the North Shore and Albany Wards took part in a three-day deliberative forum.

Council news 18 Dec 2025

New Year’s Eve celebrations for 2026 in central Auckland

Auckland Council group is proud to partner with SkyCity and Vector Lights once again this year to host New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city centre.

Elections 18 Dec 2025

No discrepancies with west Auckland votes

There are no issues with voting in the west Auckland wards in the recent local elections.