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Council news 25 Sep 2025

Pragmatic, curious and occasionally disruptive

After 18 years serving her community, Councillor Angela Dalton is stepping down, summing up her time in local government as the privilege of a lifetime.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

This is my last hurrah!

After three terms on the council’s Governing Body, a term as chair of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and six years as a North Shore City councillor, Chris Darby is farewelling local government.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

It’s time to enjoy life. It’s so precious!

An unwanted firework coming too close to her young son’s pram and a dilapidated park structure were the catalysts for Sharon Stewart’s first foray into the world of local politics.

Council news 23 Sep 2025

Auckland Council ranger uniforms find new life supporting conservation in Fiji

Auckland Council has extended its commitment to environmental stewardship beyond New Zealand’s shores, donating surplus regional parks ranger uniforms to support conservation efforts in Fiji.

Council news 23 Sep 2025

Council grants coming for Auckland community events

A range of engaging community events in Tāmaki Makaurau over the next year are being made possible with the help of grants from Auckland Council.

Council news 23 Sep 2025

Pūkekawa Auckland Domain highlights include restorative gardening trial

A new approach to the way Auckland Council maintains and improves local parks is under way in an exciting pilot project at Auckland’s oldest park. 

Council news 23 Sep 2025

Auckland’s next planning rules are being considered – how do they compare?

The committee will decide on a proposed blueprint for how Auckland grows.

Council news 22 Sep 2025

Opinion: Homelessness in Auckland - From personal experience to collective action

Auckland Council's Head of Community Impact, Dickie Humphries, outlines a path forward on homelessness.