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Explainer: Section 74 notices
What is a Section 74 notice and could it affect your property? Read our FAQs to find out.
Know someone with English as a second language?
In an effort to connect with more storm-affected Aucklanders, the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office has some content in our region’s most spoken languages
Vitalising neighbourhoods by investing in town centres
We all love our neighbourhoods – they’re the hub of our communities, the water coolers of everyday life. It's time to give your feedback on the pace of what is planned.
Larger family bins offered with proposed fortnightly rubbish collection
Auckland Council is reassuring larger families that its proposal to move from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections offers options for larger households to manage their waste needs.
A win for the environment as hefty fine handed out for illegal earthworks in Te Papapa
Illegal earthworks on contaminated site in Te Papapa
Recovery
Explainer: Section 74 notices
What is a Section 74 notice and could it affect your property? Read our FAQs to find out.
Know someone with English as a second language?
In an effort to connect with more storm-affected Aucklanders, the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office has some content in our region’s most spoken languages
Muriwai geotech update 14 March
Latest Muriwai geotech update including deconstruction news
Auckland Group Recovery Manager role extended and transition plan signalled
Mat Tucker will continue in the role until the end of this financial year, extending his initial contract by two months and signalling the very early stages of Auckland’s transition out of recovery from the 2023 severe weather events.
Development News
Ancient boulders hold contemporary objects in an extraordinary new public artwork in upper Federal Street
This week residents of Federal Street (south) will see eight large boulders and placed in their street ahead of the official unveiling and light-up of the completed artwork Lost & Found in April.
Auckland’s pan-Asian flair ignites city centre in 15-day Lunar New Year celebration
We’re joining millions of others round the world celebrating Lunar New Year – opening as the new moon rises and closing as the full moon fills the sky with light.
New Queen Street design wins praise from those backing it to thrive
25 November 2022 marks a significant milestone in the life of Queen Street, as the upgrades from Mayoral Drive to Shortland Street are complete, and Aucklanders and visitors can experience a more people-friendly, green and spacious street.
Experience our new Queen Street
Window shopping while dreaming of your next holiday, a purposeful walk to work, a leisurely round of retail therapy, or gathering to chat with friends?
Our Environment
Changes to your kerbside recycling collection – get across the new standards
To help Aotearoa become a circular economy where materials are re-used as much as possible, there are now new nationwide standards for recycling.
Showing off their sleuthing skills to Hawaiian mates!
Auckland Council’s biosecurity dog team is demonstrating their skills to their Hawaiian counterparts.
New report reveals state of freshwater fish species in Auckland region
Secretive and mysterious - what lies beneath our waterways?
Sunny skies, new methods: Tara Iti thrives, New Zealand's rarest bird
The tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern – our most endangered bird with fewer than 40 remaining – has celebrated a record-breaking summer breeding season.
Parks and Playgrounds
Auckland’s oldest park gains new tree species
Plans are underway to expand Pukekawa / Auckland Domain’s already significant botanical tree collection.
Come to the dark side - summer walks in the shade
When the heat is on and it’s sweltering outside but you want to go for a walk or a run, there’s nothing like the refreshing coolness of a tree-lined path.
Mangrove survey launched
Few plants spark as much debate as mangroves. A survey is underway to find out more.
Removing under-used rubbish bins saves Aucklanders millions
Aucklanders may have noticed the removal of some public rubbish bins from parks and public places. So, what’s this all about?
Transport News
Auckland Transport Chair appointed
Richard Leggat will take up the role of AT board Chair from 1 February 2024
Auckland Council endorses joint team to explore ‘time of use’ charging in Tāmaki Makaurau
The Transport and Infrastructure Committee has endorsed the Time of Use Charging - Indicative Work Programme, and the creation of a joint Auckland Transport and Auckland Council programme team to progress time of use charging.
New bus services for West and Northwest Auckland
On Sunday 12 November 2023, Auckland Transport (AT) is transforming the bus network in West and Northwest Auckland to connect people to more places more often.
New Acting Chair for Auckland Transport
Mark Darrow appointed as Acting AT Board Chair until selection of a permanent chair is complete.
Waste Updates
Larger family bins offered with proposed fortnightly rubbish collection
Auckland Council is reassuring larger families that its proposal to move from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections offers options for larger households to manage their waste needs.
Changes proposed for Auckland’s waste handling as region moves closer to zero waste target
Changes are being proposed for the way Auckland’s waste is managed in a determined effort to conserve resources, protect our environment and move closer to zero waste by 2040 – it’s now time for Aucklanders to have their say.
New standards to recycle right
Auckland residents may need to brush up on their recycling etiquette as new national standards come into effect on 1 February 2024.
Cans for Kai a hit for Westhaven Marina’s boaties
Boaties playing their recycling part this summer