News

Mayor 12 Jun 2026

Media Advisory: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s Week Ahead

Mayoral Media Advisory: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s Week Ahead Public events, committee meetings and interviews scheduled

Waste 11 Jun 2026

Less waste, more savings – and 10 kilos lost

Saving money and even losing weight, Alex Xu cut more than waste when he started using the food scraps collection service regularly.

Council news 11 Jun 2026

Taking responsibility now avoids passing costs to future generations.

Being financially responsible now, means we won’t pass the problem on to future generations.

Council news 10 Jun 2026

Critical upgrade to boost water supply for Auckland’s inner west communities 

Watercare has completed a major new connection into the Mt Albert reservoir, boosting water security and network resilience for Mt Albert, Ōwairaka and Wesley while increasing capacity to support growth across Auckland’s inner west. 

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 10 Jun 2026

Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test taking place Sunday 14 June

Your mobile phone will receive an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) this Sunday, but don’t be alarmed – it’s a test.

Development 10 Jun 2026

Two scenarios being considered for potential PC120 changes

Auckland Council is seeking feedback from local boards and mana whenua on two scenarios for possible changes to Plan Change 120 following Government changes to Auckland's housing rules.

Council news 10 Jun 2026

Auckland Council focuses on strengthening partnerships with mana whenua 

Auckland Council’s relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities have been the focus of a Tāmaki Ora report on Iwi Ora, recently presented to the Community Committee.

Council news 5 Jun 2026

Auckland Council welcomes the government’s $10M boost into predator-free projects

Auckland’s native wildlife and ecosystems will benefit from a $10 million investment from central government, helping speed up conservation work already underway across the region.

Things to do 5 Jun 2026

4 fresh new playgrounds in South Auckland

South Auckland is now home to 4 fresh new playgrounds, each offering something a little different and catering to all sorts of play.

Environment 5 Jun 2026

Auckland once again recognised as a Tree City of the World

Trees are an important part of the identity of Tāmaki Makaurau and its natural heritage.

Council news 5 Jun 2026

Partnership for a nature-positive Auckland endorsed by Auckland Council’s Governing Body

Auckland is taking a big step towards restoring its natural environment, with a new partnership programme designed to make Tāmaki Makaurau a world-leading “nature-positive” city.

Development 4 Jun 2026

Significant artwork 'Waharoa' revitalised in Aotea Square

Waharoa, a deeply valued and admired artwork by celebrated artist the late Selwyn Muru has been carefully restored by Auckland Council’s Public Art team.

Things to do 3 Jun 2026

The 5 best ways to embrace winter with boardwalks and bush walks

Now is the time to embrace the elements with many short walks and boardwalks scattered across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Things to do 3 Jun 2026

Feathers, forests and foreshore finds across Auckland

From backyard birds to forest favourites and coastal treasures along Auckland’s beaches and estuaries.

Community news 3 Jun 2026

Filipino voices celebrated in new book to reflect third largest Asian group in Aotearoa

A powerful new collection that shines a light on the experiences, contributions and aspirations of Filipino communities across Aotearoa has been published by Auckland Council Libraries.

Development 29 May 2026

Midtown becomes the city centre’s fastest-changing neighbourhood

Midtown’s mojo continues to build as major transport, public realm, and development milestones are met ahead of the City Rail Link opening later this year.