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Council news 14 Oct 2025

Shining a light on innovation: Eight years across the Waitematā Harbour

A smart energy partnership between Auckland Council group and Vector, that has lit up the Auckland Harbour Bridge daily for the past eight years, is coming to a close.

Council news 9 Oct 2025

Panels prove their worth to Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels, with 60 members in total, have reached the end of their current term as champions for their specific communities.

Council news 9 Oct 2025

Boost to arts and culture close to $500,000

Thirty-one recipients will receive a funding boost of $482,400 in the first round of Auckland Council’s Regional Arts and Culture Grants Programme for 2025/2026.

Council news 6 Oct 2025

First Auckland Startup Week set to connect startup founders with advice and investment

The first Auckland Startup Week gets underway from 20-24 October, bringing together more than 2000 investors, industry experts, and startup founders at all stages of business development.

Plans / Projects 4 Oct 2025

Withdrawing Plan Change 78 – what this could mean for you

Plan Change 78 will be partly withdrawn along with the medium density residential standards on 9 October 2025

Council news 3 Oct 2025

Protecting the Tūpuna Maunga: Fire safety closures return for 2025

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is reminding Aucklanders that protecting the Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains) from fire is a year-round responsibility.

Council news 3 Oct 2025

Signing of Deed of Acknowledgement marks milestone for Waitākere Ranges

More than 17 years since the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 was passed, a significant new agreement was signed between Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council and the Crown.

Council news 2 Oct 2025

Nathan Homestead to re-open following major restoration

The building in Manurewa has undergone a significant and quality renewal that will stand it in good stead for many more years.