Auckland News - Housing, Transport, Rates

Dogs 2 May 2024

Keeping your children safe around dogs

While most dogs love attention, sometimes it can get too much for them – especially when there are children around.

Environment 21 Feb 2024

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.

Dogs 8 Feb 2024

Love is a four-legged word this Valentine’s Day

Find true love on four legs this Valentine's Day.

Conservation 7 Feb 2024

Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara gift name to gecko

Rediscovered gecko gifted te reo name of korowai gecko

Whanau friendly 7 Feb 2024

Four fun ideas for a family day out

Everyone deserves a treat now and then, and enjoying a family day out can create memories of fun to cherish for years to come.

Parks / Outdoors 16 Jan 2024

Explore west Auckland’s natural beauty

Spend the weekend out west and discover the hidden wonders of Auckland's largest regional park, Waitākere Ranges.

Council news 15 Jan 2024

Vehicles breach temporary Muriwai Beach closure

A Muriwai Beach access gate has been opened and heavy concrete barricades moved in a blatant breach of Auckland Council’s temporary beach closure to vehicles this summer.

1 Jan 2024

50 fantastic fun and free things to do this summer

To provide some inspiration for the warm longer days, here are 50 free activities from across the region for you to enjoy a fun-filled summer in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 14 Nov 2023

How do we put freshwater first?

Freshwater rules are changing in Tāmaki Makaurau and it’s time for Aucklanders to have their say on how to improve the region’s rivers, lakes and streams.

Council news 13 Nov 2023

Auckland Council throws support behind City Mission’s Auckland Angels appeal

We're asking for unwrapped gift donations from the public to help ensure that those in need don’t miss out this Christmas

Safety 8 Nov 2023

Top tips for a safe Guy Fawkes season

You may enjoy letting off fireworks but they can be a cause for concern for others.

Council news 3 Nov 2023

How your targeted rates are working to protect the environment

We know Aucklanders love our natural environment. Targeted rates are ring-fenced for the purpose they are collected and the Natural Environment Targeted Rate is one of the ways we protect our environment.

Community 27 Oct 2023

Garden initiatives in the community – sharing kai and knowledge

Aucklanders are growing their skills thanks to three community garden initiatives that support food sovereignty in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Environment news 17 Oct 2023

Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward

Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.