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Papakura says bye-bye bin tags
Federal Street - unique lights illuminate artwork to create outdoor gallery experience
A once reflective, quiet urban backyard, used mainly by the residents of upper Federal Street, has become a living art experience.
Future use of storm-affected land
What Auckland Council is doing with storm-affected land.
Egg-cellent Easter activities to enjoy in Auckland
Easter and the school holidays are on the horizon and there are plenty of activities around Tāmaki Makaurau during Easter to keep kids (and adults) entertained.
Working with the community to prevent flooding in the Wairau catchment
Auckland Council proposes flood resilience project at AF Thomas Park to reduce the risk of flooding and enhance community space.
Recovery
Future use of storm-affected land
What Auckland Council is doing with storm-affected land.
What can a property owner dispute?
We have confirmed the process for disputing decisions, to help property owners who want to dispute certain elements of the categorisation and buyout process.
Storm recovery planning underway in Āwhitu
Since major 2023 storms affected the Āwhitu region, its resourceful local communities have come together to help each other move forward with resilience.
Categorisation update – 19 February 2025
Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.
Development News
Federal Street - unique lights illuminate artwork to create outdoor gallery experience
A once reflective, quiet urban backyard, used mainly by the residents of upper Federal Street, has become a living art experience.
Avondale’s new community hub gets set to connect
Great progress is underway in the preparations to build Te Hono – the new Avondale library, community hub, and upgraded town square.
People of Midtown
Strand Arcade opens an elegant new food and beverage chapter
Heritage architects describe Strand Arcade as one of the grandest surviving shopping arcades in New Zealand.
A night at the theatre, from one century to another
When the much-adored St James Theatre opens again, it will open to a city centre re-designed and responsive to changing times, a century after the theatre’s 1927 opening.
Our Environment
Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning
The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!
Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in Tāmaki Makaurau
Two species of exotic caulerpa have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau. It is critical that all Aucklanders, from boat users to beach goers, understand how to recognise exotic caulerpa and how to avoid spreading it.
What makes a sinkhole - we explain
Sinkholes form when soil under the ground is eroded by water, and they can happen naturally or as a result of human activities.
Te Aka Raataa: Regenerating Te Puhinui for a Greener Future
A major transformation is underway for Te Puhinui / Puhinui Stream.
Parks and Playgrounds
Egg-cellent Easter activities to enjoy in Auckland
Easter and the school holidays are on the horizon and there are plenty of activities around Tāmaki Makaurau during Easter to keep kids (and adults) entertained.
Stunning botanical gift for Aucklanders, forever
In an extraordinary act of generosity, Auckland philanthropist Rosemary Platt has gifted 5.63 hectares (approximately 14 acres) of ecologically significant land to the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Immerse yourself in nature with these epic Auckland running and hiking tracks
Get outdoors and explore Auckland this summer by hiking through our beautiful countryside.
Five short all-weather walks in Auckland
Don't let the weather dampen your spirits! Come rain or shine, these five short walks across Auckland are great for the whole family.
Transport News
80% of 800+ slips on local roads repaired in Auckland
Auckland Transport’s flood recovery programme is ahead of schedule with 80% of more than 800 large road slips repaired
News - Auckland over 80% through storm recovery
Auckland Council has made strong and steady progress in its recovery efforts from the 2023 storms, completing more than 80% of priority activities two years on.
Boosting efficiency on Dominion Road
Dominion Road, one of Auckland Central’s busiest routes, carries over 25,000 vehicles daily while also serving as a critical corridor for public transport
How smart tech can clear traffic
Fanshawe Street is now a model of efficiency thanks to smart technology.
Waste Updates
Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning
The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!
Oriental fruit fly – Birkdale area
Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know council kerbside collections in Birkdale.
Important update
Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Papatoetoe/Māngere area
Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Papatoetoe and Māngere have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.
Give old items a new life: book your inorganic collection
Fine summer weather is the perfect time for a clear-out of household items you don’t need anymore.
