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Council news 24 Jul 2025

A park with purpose: flood protection and recreation to coexist at AF Thomas Park

Auckland Council has completed the feasibility study of two proposals, both looking to restore part of AF Thomas Park to a flood storage wetland while keeping the much-loved green space available for Aucklanders to use when the park is not flooded.

Policies / Regulations 23 Jul 2025

Early signs that Auckland’s Local Alcohol Policy is reducing alcohol harm

Initial research shows strong community support for Auckland’s Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), with early signs it may be reducing levels of alcohol-related harm.  

Council news 23 Jul 2025

Council continues to embed Better Value Projects

Auckland Council’s focus on delivering better value has progressed to further influence project management across the council group.

Heritage 21 Jul 2025

Boost for Aucklanders wanting to preserve taonga, through Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme

Would you like to play a part in enhancing the heritage of Tāmaki Makaurau?

Council news 18 Jul 2025

Opinion: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation

General manager, Healthy Waters and Flood resilience Craig Mcilroy talks about the importance of achieving balance when delivering critical flood resilience projects.

Community 18 Jul 2025

Opinion: Let’s unlock the potential for Auckland’s future

Nominations are now open for the Auckland Local Elections 2025 - grab this opportunity to get involved and make a real difference for your community.

Council news 16 Jul 2025

How our new open space, sport and recreation strategy will help make all of Auckland our backyard

Auckland Council is planning ahead to unlock open space, sports and recreation across the region

Council news 15 Jul 2025

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland earns 23 finalist spots at NZ Event Awards

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has clinched an impressive number of finalists in this year’s NZEA New Zealand Events Awards.

Council news 15 Jul 2025

Planning Auckland’s cemetery needs for future generations

Auckland Council is planning ahead to ensure burial capacity for decades to come across the region.

Elections 15 Jul 2025

Pre-Election Report: Auckland Council’s key issues for incoming elected members

Auckland Council’s Pre-Election Report identifies six key issues for the council’s next Governing Body.

Dogs 15 Jul 2025

Auckland Council calls for overhaul of national dog control laws

The council says legislative reform is needed to bring problems with roaming and uncontrolled dogs under control.

Council news 15 Jul 2025

Next stage of pest eradication on Kawau Island begins

Auckland Council and its partners have been working closely with landowners and residents on an operation to restore the extensive native forest on Kawau Island.

Council news 15 Jul 2025

Spike in vehicles being used to damage sports fields, parks, called out by Auckland Council

Auckland Council is calling out as totally unacceptable a recent spike in vehicles being illegally driven on sports fields and walking tracks, making them unusable, and costing ratepayers thousands of dollars.

Council news 14 Jul 2025

Tūpuna Maunga Research Scholarship 2025/2026 open for applications

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is now inviting applications for its 2025/2026 research scholarship.

Heavy rain expected
Council news 11 Jul 2025

Aucklanders asked to plan ahead for a gusty day and rainy Friday commute

Aucklanders are being asked to plan ahead for a rainy commute home with this morning’s wintery weather to continue throughout the day and much of tonight.

Parks / Outdoors 10 Jul 2025

Planning Auckland’s parks, sport and play

Doing things differently to unlock open space in Auckland.