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Council news 30 Dec 2024

New Year’s Eve celebrations in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council, SkyCity and Vector are proud to bring together this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in Auckland’s city centre as Aotearoa New Zealand leads the global welcoming in of 2025. 

Parks / Outdoors 27 Dec 2024

Limited water facilities at Wenderholm Regional Park and where to go instead

Wenderholm Regional Park will be closed temporarily from Thursday 26 December. Here is where to go instead.

Council news 20 Dec 2024

New public toilets on Mercury Lane now open

The toilets are part of a broader strategy to provide sufficient toilet facilities in the Karangahape Road area and the city centre.

Council news 20 Dec 2024

David Rankin appointed to Transition Director role 

Auckland Council Chief Executive Phil Wilson has announced the appointment of a Transition Director, who will oversee the creation and implementation of a transition programme for this work.  

Council news 20 Dec 2024

Auckland Council summer opening hours

Find out about summer hours for libraries, pools, rubbish and recycling collections, and more.

Recovery

Emergency Recovery 19 Dec 2024

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.

Emergency Recovery 18 Dec 2024

Searching for a home? Here’s what you need to look out for

Anyone wanting to buy or rent a home is encouraged to look at all available natural hazards information in this time of increasing climate uncertainty.

Emergency Recovery 16 Dec 2024

Category 2C homes in Māngere

Information about what a Category 2C flood risk rating means for your home.

Emergency Recovery 12 Dec 2024

Homeowners asked to register for road reserves grants scheme

Auckland Council is seeking expressions of interest from homeowners with property access issues caused by slips on road reserves.

Development News

Development 1 Nov 2024

First section of redesigned Victoria Street opens with fresh feel and function

The first section of a redesigned Victoria Street - from Elliott Street to Queen Street - has opened to the public.

City Centre Waterfront 19 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.

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

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.

Council news 18 Dec 2024

Aucklanders’ targeted rates working for our region

Cr Richard Hills, Chair of the Policy and Planning Committee says that more than $1 billion, collected specifically for environmental programmes, will be spent over the next ten years.

Cleaning up our environment 17 Dec 2024

Caulerpa threat: boaties urged to help stop the spread this summer

Boaties heading out on the water this summer are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa.

Council news 16 Dec 2024

Heavy fine for unauthorised tree trimming on Devonport clifftop

Non compliance with environmental rules brings hefty fine.

Parks and Playgrounds

Parks / Outdoors 27 Dec 2024

Limited water facilities at Wenderholm Regional Park and where to go instead

Wenderholm Regional Park will be closed temporarily from Thursday 26 December. Here is where to go instead.

Council news 17 Dec 2024

Muriwai Beach will be vehicle free during summer peak

Auckland Council measures to improve safety and reduce fire risk at Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach during the height of summer will be in place from New Year’s Eve through to mid-January 2025.

Council news 17 Dec 2024

Gannet Track reopens at Muriwai Regional Park

Following an extended closure due to significant storm damage in early 2023, the Maukatia Gannet Track and access to the gannet colony at Ōtakamiro Point in Muriwai has now been restored.

Beaches 16 Dec 2024

Free and low-cost summer fun for your whānau

Summer days are here, and for tamariki that means hours and hours of uninterrupted play time.

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

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.

Waste 2 Dec 2024

Tips for a Zero Waste Festive Season

Celebrate a waste-free festive season this summer with these top tips to protect the environment and keep Auckland beautiful.

Waste 19 Nov 2024

Over 10,000 tonnes recycled at Waiuku Community Recycling Centre’s 10-year mark

This month, Auckland’s first official Community Recycling Centre (CRC), Zero Waste Waiuku is celebrating 10 years of operation.