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Council news 9 May 2023

Heavy rain warning and thunderstorm watch issued for Auckland

MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier Island for Tuesday 9 May.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 9 May 2023

Mayor declares local state of emergency

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has declared a State of Local Emergency for Auckland and delegated his responsibilities and powers to Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson.

Mayor 9 May 2023

Mayor opts for storm resilience rather than retreat

Last week, Mayor Wayne Brown and Councillors met to discuss how Auckland Council proposes to engage with Wellington as central government develops a national policy response to locations severely affected by flooding and land instability, includin...

Community 9 May 2023

Ecobulb home energy saver project a winner

Auckland Council has partnered with energy-efficient lightbulb producers Ecobulb to help struggling Auckland households save on their power bills.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 9 May 2023

Emergency Mobile Alert issued for widespread rain and flooding in Auckland

Auckland Emergency Management has issued an emergency mobile alert and MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier Island today (Tuesday 9 May).

Mayor 9 May 2023

Update from Mayoral Office

Mayor Brown has been briefed on the developing situation in Auckland and is in regular telephone contact with Auckland Emergency Management and the Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson. If required, he will delegate powers to Deputy Mayor Simpson as necess...

Council news 8 May 2023

Pipes under Auckland Harbour Bridge get TLC from Watercare

Did you know that the Auckland Harbour Bridge has two water pipes strapped to its belly that provide clean drinking water to about 180,000 North Shore residents?

8 May 2023

Tāmaki Makaurau acknowledges the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

A national event will be held at Pukekawa / Auckland Domain, on the lawn beneath Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum, at 1pm on Sunday 7 May.

Council news 5 May 2023

Auckland Council welcomes Supreme Court decision on local alcohol policy

The Supreme Court has today dismissed appeals by supermarket companies on the council’s proposed local alcohol policy (PLAP).

Community 5 May 2023

Police recognition for hard-working staffer

Auckland Council staffer recognised by Police for work to keep beach safe over summer.

Development 4 May 2023

City shaping strategy gets approval for consultation

Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee today approved a draft strategy for how Tāmaki Makaurau should grow and change over the next 30 years, which will go out for public consultation on Tuesday 6 June.  

Waste 4 May 2023

Six things you can’t put in your recycling bin

Reducing landfill is a great cause your whole household can get behind. However, it’s important to know what can be recycled in your kerbside bins and what needs to be taken elsewhere – or put straight in the rubbish.

Development 4 May 2023

Solid progress on $52 million wastewater upgrades

With four 175,000-litre storage tanks now buried underground and the gravity main over halfway complete, stage one of the $52 million shovel-ready Dunkirk Road wastewater upgrade is on track to meet its completion in September next year.

Transport 3 May 2023

Piha Road cordon to be lifted at midday on Friday

Auckland Council has announced the cordon restricting access into Piha will be removed at midday on Friday 5 May, opening up this much-loved area to non-residents again, following the extreme weather events earlier this year.

2 May 2023

Planet-friendly tips and tricks for heating your home on a budget

With winter fast approaching check out our energy-saving tips to help you save money while heating your home.