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What is Pest Free Auckland?

Pest Free Auckland focuses on the suppression of pest animals, pest plants (environmental weeds), pathogens, and marine pests, to help nature thrive.

Manukau is on the move – time to get on board

Eke Panuku Development Auckland is leading Auckland Council’s efforts to unlock the full potential that Manukau offers.

“No one wins at war”: Military memories of a 100-year-old WWII veteran

As war veteran Desmond Mitchell marks a milestone, he recalls his time in the air force during World War II.

Two thumb-sized mammals now regionally threatened

In new findings, two species of nocturnal bats, the size of a thumb and the weight of an AA battery, are now known to be regionally threatened.

Tornado update: building assessments underway and CDC to close at 5pm

AEM and Auckland Council has today focussed on surveying the extent of the damaged caused by the tornado, coordinating building assessments and clean-up efforts.

Eight fun indoor activities to try in Auckland

From film clubs to rock climbing, there are heaps of fun indoor activities to enjoy across Auckland, no matter the weather.

Discover the historic roots of an Auckland Judas tree

If you’re wandering around downtown Pukekohe, you might think that Seddon Park is a pleasant enough place to stop for a rest, with its benches, trees and rose beds. What you might not realise is that the park is home to a very special tree that ca...

Preparing for a more sustainable future

Auckland Council employees have today heard about the first phase in a change proposal that will see changes to the way work is delivered across the council and a reduction in staff numbers. 

Ōtara-Papatoetoe goes back to the ballot box

Nominations open today, Tuesday 4 April, for a vacant position on Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

New chair for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

Auckland Council has appointed Vicki Salmon as chair of the board for its council-controlled organisation Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.

Celebrating Tāmaki Makaurau, home to 180+ ethnicities

Auckland Council’s World of Cultures is drawing to a close for 2023, with the last seven days of vibrant events playing out around the region until 10 April. Visit worldofcultures.co.nz for information on the week's line-up.

Auckland Council set to begin one of the largest food scraps collections roll-outs in Australasia

Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service, one of the largest of its kind in Australasia, is about to roll out to about 500,000 households over the coming months, starting with Waitākere residents, who are scheduled to have bins delivered...

Annual Budget 2023/2024 receives record breaking number of online submissions

Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024 consultation has closed with a total of 28,850 online submissions.

No gathering at Mount Eden War Memorial Hall tonight please

Mayor announces next step in the Big Auckland Fix-Up

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown today announced a comprehensive emergency recovery plan which will help rebuild the region and better prepare Aucklanders for future weather events.

North Wharf site in Wynyard Quarter to go to market

Over the last decade, Wynyard Quarter has continued to develop into the welcoming neighbourhood you see today, but it’s not finished yet. The coming decade will continue to see the plan for rest of the precinct come to life.