News

Mayor 17 May 2023

Mayor supports reducing cuts to arts and social services as part of balanced, sustainable budget

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown intends to propose changes to the draft annual budget 2023/24 when he tables the final budget proposal at the Governing Body in early June.

Council news 17 May 2023

Auckland Transport Directors appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Raveen Jaduram and Henare Clarke to the board of Auckland Transport.

Mayor 17 May 2023

Mayor supports ‘Making Space for Water’

Mayor Wayne Brown is backing a practical and achievable programme that would accelerate planned flood management works across the region – delivering in six years what would normally take three decades.

Environment 17 May 2023

Greater protection for Auckland’s most productive land

Protections to preserve Auckland’s highly productive land for growing vegetables, fruits, and other primary production uses, have recently strengthened, helping to safeguard this resource.

Conservation 15 May 2023

Auckland Council fells Waitākere Tree Services in court

Notable tree in Manukau Road removed without resource consent.

Council news 12 May 2023

Auckland Council welcomes APTR decision

Auckland Council has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision regarding a judicial review of the council’s 2017 and 2018 decisions to introduce an Accommodation Provider Targeted Rate (APTR).

Council news 11 May 2023

Mayor ends Auckland state of emergency

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has ended the state of emergency declared over Auckland on May 9.

Emergency Recovery 11 May 2023

Emergency response moves to recovery

As well as lifting the state of local emergency declaration, Auckland has moved into a local transition period, signaling the move from emergency response to recovery.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 10 May 2023

Be prepared for showers and a cold snap

The lingering effects of yesterday’s rainfall and flooding should be minor for most people, but gusty winds, showers and a cold snap are in store for Aucklanders on Thursday.  

Council news 10 May 2023

Economic pressures and storm response deepen budget challenges for Auckland Council

Responding to Auckland’s recent severe weather events, along with rising inflation-related costs, has heightened the challenges in balancing Auckland Council’s budget for the coming financial year.

10 May 2023

State of Local Emergency Declaration Q&A

Useful Q&As and everything you need to know about what a State of Emergency is and how it affects you and our region.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 10 May 2023

Building and property damage a priority after Auckland’s day of rain and floods

The council is working quickly to identify any damage to buildings, unstable ground and any other potential hazards and take action to reduce any risks, said Auckland Emergency Management Duty Controller Parul Sood.  

Mayor 10 May 2023

Council’s budget hole grows to staggering $375 million, equivalent to a 22.5 per cent rates rise

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown today reacted to news that Auckland Council’s operating budget hole has widened to an ongoing shortfall of $325 million, plus an additional $50m required next year for storm response.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 10 May 2023

Wet weather wrap – what to expect today

Auckland remains in a State of Local Emergency today and Rapid Building Assessments are underway following yesterday’s heavy rain and widespread flooding.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 9 May 2023

Wet weather wrap – what Aucklanders need to know

Auckland remains in a State of Local Emergency tonight after a day of heavy rain that has seen widespread flooding throughout the region.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 9 May 2023

Civil Defence Centres and Shelters open around Auckland

Civil Defence Centres and Shelters are now open for those needing to evacuate or seek shelter. For the most up-to-date information visit the Auckland Emergency Management Website.