News

16 Mar 2023

Aucklanders asked to provide their flood images to support future storm responses

Auckland Council has launched flooded.co.nz as a secure and private crowdsourcing portal to collect photos, videos, stories and location details of the flooding Aucklanders experienced or witnessed during the unprecedented storms earlier this year.  

Transport 15 Mar 2023

Public Transport fares rise for first time in two years

Public transport fares in Auckland will rise by around 6.5 per cent from 2 April 2023. The fare increase, which is the first in two years, will add no more than 20 cents per journey while half price fares remain in place.

Council news 15 Mar 2023

Financial update – City Rail Link and storm impacts

Auckland Council, as one of the joint sponsors of the City Rail Link (CRL) project, has received a formal funding request from City Rail Link Limited at the same time as the council begins to more fully understand the financial challenges caused b...

Environment 14 Mar 2023

Aucklanders reminded to keep waterways on private property maintained

More than 80 per cent of the waterways in Auckland flow through private property and must be maintained by the landowner.

Council news 14 Mar 2023

Auckland Council labelled ‘honest’ and ‘transparent’ at awards

Auckland Council has walked away with the CPA Australia New Zealand Integrated Reporting Award – Public Sector for a second time, for their Annual Report 2021/2022.

Environment 13 Mar 2023

New rukenga kai (food scraps) collection about to roll out in Auckland

Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service – rukenga kai, which translates to food cast onward - is about to begin with Waitakere residents scheduled to have bins delivered in the first week of April.

Environment 10 Mar 2023

Waiheke residents advised to avoid black algae

Auckland Council is asking the public to avoid black algae present on three Waiheke beaches ahead of a clean-up operation.

9 Mar 2023

Relief Fund receiving hundreds of applications

Demand for the Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund is high, with over 300 applications since it was announced on 4 February.

Community 9 Mar 2023

Cultural festival returns to celebrate Auckland’s diversity

Auckland Council’s World of Cultures returns this month to celebrate the incredible cultural diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Environment 8 Mar 2023

Motorway truck fire: advice for neighbouring residents

Auckland Council’s Environmental Health specialists have spent the day visiting properties affected by this morning’s (Wednesday 8 March) truck fire on the southern motorway and have some advice for residents.

Waste 8 Mar 2023

Free disposal of flood related waste ends next week

Free drop off for flood-related waste at Auckland’s participating waste facilities and free kerbside collections of flood-damaged household items finishes on Tuesday 14 March.

Council news 3 Mar 2023

Transition from response to recovery as National States of Emergency end for some regions

Auckland Emergency Management is transitioning from response to recovery as National States of Emergency have ended for some regions, including Auckland.

Council news 3 Mar 2023

Flood and cyclone damaged building assessments have almost been completed

Nearly all buildings impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle in Tāmaki Makaurau have now been assessed by our rapid building assessments team. Assessments continue today in Karekare after heavy rain at the weekend caused further slips.

3 Mar 2023

What to expect from flood and cyclone-damaged building inspections

Auckland Council is undertaking rapid building assessments across Tāmaki Makaurau to determine whether a building is safe to occupy and whether it poses a safety risk to others. Get more information on inspections here.

Mayor 3 Mar 2023

Mayor Wayne Brown: Opening statement at Auckland Transport board meeting

I look forward to working closely with the AT Board and management to achieve my goal to transform how AT operates and get to working on fixing our transport system.

Mayor 2 Mar 2023

Mayor Wayne Brown: Speech at the opening of Light from Tate exhibition

This major new exhibition will showcase a diverse range of artworks from the past and present, and I'm excited for visitors to experience it.