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Environment 4 Jul 2025

Zig Zag track reopens in Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

A popular local track connecting the Titirangi community to its local beach is now open again.

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Bus or Busted – If you drink and drive, you’re very likely to get caught

Auckland Transport has teamed up with the New Zealand Police and NZTA to promote public transport as an alternative to driving after a few drinks.

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Who let the dogs out? New campaign shows the impact of letting dogs roam

Auckland Council is launching a bold new marketing campaign this week, aimed at tackling Auckland’s worsening problem with roaming dogs.  

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited retained as North Harbour Stadium operators in EOI decision

An open expression of interest process seeking new operators for North Harbour Stadium and Domain Precinct has determined that the existing operator Tātaki Auckland Unlimited will remain.

Finance 2 Jul 2025

Auckland Council adopts its Annual Plan 2025-2026

Following public consultation in March, Auckland Council has confirmed its Annual Plan for 2025/2026.

Recovery

Council news 18 Jun 2025

Enhancing our understanding of landslides in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council has completed a region-wide study to map landslide susceptibility to help Aucklanders understand the impacts of landslides at a regional level.

Emergency Recovery 17 Jun 2025

Wairau flood resilience project moving at pace

More than 200 community members came to hear an update on the blue-green project.

Emergency Recovery 16 Jun 2025

South Auckland storm repairs 83% complete

Auckland Transport’s flood recovery team has repaired 83 per cent of the slips that occurred on local roads in south Auckland during the 2023 extreme weather events.

Emergency Recovery 11 Jun 2025

Key events coming up for storm-affected communities

Keep up to date with all the community events.

Council News

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Bus or Busted – If you drink and drive, you’re very likely to get caught

Auckland Transport has teamed up with the New Zealand Police and NZTA to promote public transport as an alternative to driving after a few drinks.

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Who let the dogs out? New campaign shows the impact of letting dogs roam

Auckland Council is launching a bold new marketing campaign this week, aimed at tackling Auckland’s worsening problem with roaming dogs.  

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited retained as North Harbour Stadium operators in EOI decision

An open expression of interest process seeking new operators for North Harbour Stadium and Domain Precinct has determined that the existing operator Tātaki Auckland Unlimited will remain.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Jul 2025

Emergency response skills enhanced through Operation Waitākere

Volunteers were put through their paces on Auckland’s west coast in a severe weather emergency exercise.

Development News

Environment 1 Jul 2025

Innovation under pressure: Greville Road project sets new sustainability standard

Sustainable stormwater solution keeps motorway moving and waste out of landfill

Arts 30 Jun 2025

A fortnight of show-stoppers brings Matariki Festival to a close

Watch the city centre’s streets and squares become a canvas for extraordinary Māori artistry

Development 27 Jun 2025

Watercare flood recovery works underway in Murrays Bay

Watercare is carrying out a $1.5 million project in Murrays Bay.

Development 23 Jun 2025

Two-kilometre Matariki light trail dazzles the city centre 

Experience this modern form of Matariki splendour, encouraging connection and reflection.

Our Environment

Environment 4 Jul 2025

Zig Zag track reopens in Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

A popular local track connecting the Titirangi community to its local beach is now open again.

Environment 1 Jul 2025

Innovation under pressure: Greville Road project sets new sustainability standard

Sustainable stormwater solution keeps motorway moving and waste out of landfill

Environment 30 Jun 2025

From silt to solution: Alnwick Pond project cuts carbon and restores habitat

Smart, green, clean: the Alnwick Pond that’s doing it all.

Cleaning up our environment 26 Jun 2025

Community-led action ramps up for Council’s flood resilience programme as central groups join network

Auckland Council has welcomed four new community organisations from central Auckland into its Making Space for Water programme, marking a key milestone in the city’s community-led approach to flood resilience.

Parks and Playgrounds

Parks / Outdoors 1 Jul 2025

Four new North Shore playgrounds to explore

From pirate ships and sports courts to climbing frames and carousels, these four new and upgraded playgrounds on Auckland's North Shore are worth a visit.

Community 18 Jun 2025

From Maunga to Moana: Where to greet the Matariki Stars

It’s time once again to turn your face to the north-eastern skies and search for the constellation known as Matariki.

Community 9 Jun 2025

Still time to have your say on Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders can give feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium until midnight on Sunday 15 June.

Parks / Outdoors 5 Jun 2025

5 ways to enjoy Auckland’s notable trees for Arbor Day

In honour of Arbor Day on 5 June, here are a few of Auckland’s beautiful trees to visit to celebrate our leafy city.

Transport News

Council news 3 Jul 2025

Bus or Busted – If you drink and drive, you’re very likely to get caught

Auckland Transport has teamed up with the New Zealand Police and NZTA to promote public transport as an alternative to driving after a few drinks.

Council news 27 Jun 2025

Making room to move along Ellerslie-Panmure Highway

New updates for Ellerslie / Panmure Highway.

Council news 3 Jun 2025

Easing your evening commute on Mount Smart Road

Smart changes proposed for Mount Smart Road will mean less time stuck in traffic at the end of a long day.

Transport 8 May 2025

Safe rail bridges coming for Glen Innes, Takaanini and Te Mahia

New pedestrian overbridges at Glen Innes, Takaanini and Te Mahia stations will improve safety and support more frequent and reliable train services when the City Rail Link opens.

Waste Updates

Waste 2 Jul 2025

Give old items a new life: book your inorganic collection

Bookings for the next 12 months of inorganic collections are now open.

Waste 18 Jun 2025

Students rebuild derelict houses using construction and demolition waste

An industry training programme is equipping the next generation of builders and tradespeople with the skills to reuse and repurpose materials – and save them from landfill.

Emergency Recovery 12 May 2025

Check out storm materials for your DIY project

If you’re about to dive into some DIY, check out the materials from storm-damaged homes that are available at your community recycling centre.

Cleaning up our environment 5 May 2025

Blaze sparks wake-up call: Auckland Council urges industry vigilance on battery disposal

Due to the Lithium fire fallout, Auckland Council says industry must play by the rules