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Council news 5 Jun 2025

Auckland Council backs environmental stars with a burst of funding

Sixty-four conservation projects carried out by mana whenua and community groups around Tāmaki Makaurau have received Auckland Council funding in the current financial year to help protect, restore and enhance the natural environment.

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.

Conservation 5 Jun 2025

Aroha in action: generations share mahi and vision at 2025 Symposium

A harbour worth fighting for as the Manukau Harbour Symposium sparks action and optimism.

Council news 5 Jun 2025

A game-changer for Colin Maiden Park

Ōrākei Local Board has agreed on the terms of a proposal from Auckland Cricket that will see significant upgrades at the park to support the relocation of its domestic cricket operations.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 4 Jun 2025

Plan ahead now for heavy rain today, Auckland Emergency Management urges Aucklanders

MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island effective 3pm today until midnight (Wednesday 4 June).

Recovery

Emergency Recovery 30 May 2025

Key events coming up for storm-affected communities

Keep up to date with all the community events.

Emergency Recovery 29 May 2025

Future use of storm-affected land

What Auckland Council is doing with storm-affected land.

Emergency Recovery 23 May 2025

West Auckland Cyclone Gabrielle road repairs 80% complete

Auckland Transport’s flood recovery team has repaired 80% of the slips that occurred on local roads in the west Auckland area during the early 2023 extreme weather events.

Emergency Recovery 16 May 2025

Reminder: categorisation programme is closed

Following recent bad weather, the Recovery Office has noted an increase in homeowners asking to join the categorisation programme.

Council News

Council news 5 Jun 2025

Auckland Council backs environmental stars with a burst of funding

Sixty-four conservation projects carried out by mana whenua and community groups around Tāmaki Makaurau have received Auckland Council funding in the current financial year to help protect, restore and enhance the natural environment.

Council news 5 Jun 2025

A game-changer for Colin Maiden Park

Ōrākei Local Board has agreed on the terms of a proposal from Auckland Cricket that will see significant upgrades at the park to support the relocation of its domestic cricket operations.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 4 Jun 2025

Plan ahead now for heavy rain today, Auckland Emergency Management urges Aucklanders

MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island effective 3pm today until midnight (Wednesday 4 June).

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.

Development News

Development 30 May 2025

New Development Contributions Policy approved

The 2025 Contributions Policy supports a 30-year plan of infrastructure needs in the investment priority areas in Auckland and associated funding.

Development 23 May 2025

City centre opens up for more homes and jobs

Taller buildings and increased development capacity makes room for well over four times the number of homes and businesses in Auckland's city centre.

City Centre Waterfront 15 May 2025

Albert Park end of Victoria Street’s linear park OPENS

Watched over by the ancient trees of Albert Park, four new trees - pūriri, pōhutukawa, titoki and rewarewa - now shade Victoria Street East.

Council news 14 May 2025

Watercare upgrades water network to support future growth in Pukekohe and Buckland

Watercare has completed a $2m project to ultimately increase the capacity of the water network in Pukekohe and Buckland.

Our Environment

Council news 5 Jun 2025

Auckland Council backs environmental stars with a burst of funding

Sixty-four conservation projects carried out by mana whenua and community groups around Tāmaki Makaurau have received Auckland Council funding in the current financial year to help protect, restore and enhance the natural environment.

Conservation 5 Jun 2025

Aroha in action: generations share mahi and vision at 2025 Symposium

A harbour worth fighting for as the Manukau Harbour Symposium sparks action and optimism.

Council news 28 May 2025

Safeguarding the health of Manukau Harbour

Auckland’s Manukau Harbour Te Maanukanuka-o-Hoturoa is well-loved and well-used by Aucklanders – so it’s important we continue to protect the health and vitality of the harbour.

Conservation 28 May 2025

Survey sheds light on coastal bird’s decline across the Auckland region

Pipit in peril – survey uncovers sharp drop in coastal bird numbers.

Parks and Playgrounds

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.

Council news 5 Jun 2025

A game-changer for Colin Maiden Park

Ōrākei Local Board has agreed on the terms of a proposal from Auckland Cricket that will see significant upgrades at the park to support the relocation of its domestic cricket operations.

Community 28 May 2025

5 royal ways to celebrate King’s Birthday weekend

Try something new this King's Birthday weekend with activities fit for royalty! Give some of King Charles' hobbies a go, from beekeeping to tree planting.

Parks / Outdoors 22 May 2025

Winter gardening tips from the pros at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Want to know what to plant in your garden for winter blossoms? The Auckland Botanic Gardens are blooming with inspiration and advice for every season.

Transport News

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.

Transport 5 May 2025

Auckland Transport seeks feedback on unclogging Dominion Road congestion

Auckland Transport (AT) is asking for feedback to change the operating hours of Dominion Road’s southbound bus lane by one hour, to help improve congestion and keep your city moving.

Mayor 27 Mar 2025

Council gives support to accelerate level crossing removals

Auckland Council today approved acceleration of the programme to remove level crossings at Takaanini and Glen Innes.

Waste Updates

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

Waste 15 Apr 2025

Rodney moving to council rubbish collections

Rodney residents will have council rubbish collections funded by residential property rates from 1 September 2025.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.