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Emergency Recovery 21 Jan 2025

Support for homeowners impacted by road reserve slips

Auckland Council is seeking expressions of interest for a limited one-off grants scheme to support homeowners with property access impacted by road reserve slips that occurred in the 2023 storms.

Heritage 21 Jan 2025

Two iconic hotels among Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients

Two long-standing hospitality venues, at opposite ends of Auckland, will get some help to future-proof through Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant.

Council news 21 Jan 2025

Have your say on proposed changes to Auckland’s dog rules

Changes to where dogs can go on and off-leash are being proposed for some parks and beaches.

Waitangi Day 20 Jan 2025

Waitangi Day festivities in Tāmaki Makaurau

Free, family-friendly events full of tasty kai, great music and enriching kōrero to commemorate our national holiday!

Recovery

Emergency Recovery 21 Jan 2025

Support for homeowners impacted by road reserve slips

Auckland Council is seeking expressions of interest for a limited one-off grants scheme to support homeowners with property access impacted by road reserve slips that occurred in the 2023 storms.

Council news 17 Jan 2025

Making progress on Māngere flood resilience projects

Resource consents have been approved for two much-needed flood resilience projects in Māngere.

Emergency Recovery 16 Jan 2025

Pine Valley Road re-opened after three-month closure

Dairy Flat road re-opened after reconstruction required following 2023 storms.

Emergency Recovery 6 Jan 2025

Social and wellbeing support

Various community and wellbeing support is available to you, including free help with processing home insurance claims, rates relief, temporary accommodation assistance, and wider financial and mental health support.

Development News

City Centre Waterfront 17 Dec 2024

Lunar New Year infuses city centre with Auckland’s unique Asian flavour

From 26 January to 22 February, feel uplifted by the colours, sounds, tastes and beats of Asia.

Council news 9 Jan 2025

Watercare gets to work on first permanent non-potable water tanker filling station in Māngere

Watercare is laying the groundwork for its first permanent non-potable tanker filling station in Māngere.

Storm 18 Dec 2024

Rain drain: Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure tested to the max

The record-breaking downpour in Auckland tested Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure to the max.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2024

'Seconds to Midnight' leads New Year’s Eve countdown

Emerging Kiwi songstress Cassie Henderson has just found her name in the same sentence as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Six60.

Our Environment

Council news 13 Jan 2025

Slimy algae on Auckland beaches: What you need to know

Locals and visitors may see slimy algae - usually black or dark green in colour, in the sea and on beaches in the region this summer.

Dogs 9 Jan 2025

A beginner’s guide to responsible pet ownership in Auckland

Whether a cat, a dog or something more exotic, follow this handy how-to guide on responsible pet ownership to help your furry, fluffy, feathered or scaly friends live their best lives.

Environment 19 Dec 2024

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Parks and Playgrounds

Parks / Outdoors 15 Jan 2025

Giving our wetlands a watery hug

Drive along any Auckland motorway and eventually you’ll see tidal areas with shelly banks and pūkeko.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Dec 2024

Four lesser-known Auckland parks to explore

With more than 4000 parks in Auckland, there are outdoor areas in every corner of the region ready to be explored.

Parks / Outdoors 5 Dec 2024

Barbecue hot spots for outdoor celebrations in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is packed with perfect picnic locations and sizzling barbecue spots – whether you’re enjoying a long summer lunch, an outdoor dinner or beachside breakfast.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Dec 2024

Explore these epic filming locations in Auckland

Auckland is a go-to filming location for many top directors.

Transport News

Transport 16 Dec 2024

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

Transport 26 Nov 2024

How smart tech can clear traffic

Fanshawe Street is now a model of efficiency thanks to smart technology.

Transport 26 Nov 2024

Easing heavy traffic on Te Atatū Road

In West Auckland, Te Atatū Road has seen a 20% increase in morning traffic volumes this past year.

Emergency Recovery 26 Nov 2024

Herald Island community gets involved in Twin Wharf access rebuild

The road to Twin Wharf is now open after six months reconstruction following slips during last year’s storms.

Waste Updates

Waste 16 Jan 2025

Standardising rubbish collections

Aucklanders on the North Shore will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 3 March 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Council news 5 Jan 2025

Oriental fruit Fly – Papatoetoe/Māngere area

Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know about council rubbish collections.

Environment 19 Dec 2024

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Zero Waste 16 Dec 2024

8 ways to a waste-less Christmas

This Christmas, save money and reduce stress by cutting out waste.