News

1 Mar 2023

Pasifika Festival is back

Three weekends of activities culminate in Pasifika Festival's return to Western Springs Park from 18 -19 March. The much­ anticipated festival features more than 400 traditional and contemporary performances across the two-day event.

Council news 1 Mar 2023

Have your say on our Annual Budget 2023/2024

Public consultation for the council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024 is open and Aucklanders are invited to have their say on a proposed mix of options to close a $295 million budget shortfall.

Arts 28 Feb 2023

Experience Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki / Auckland Arts Festival for free

There’s truly something for everyone at AAF 2023, with nearly 120 ticketed events ranging from music, dance, theatre, visual arts, cabaret, circus and more.

Community 28 Feb 2023

South's councillors urge public to speak up

Councillors from across the south are urging residents to make their voices heard on the city’s proposed Annual Budget, open for consultation from noon on 28 February to 11pm on 28 March.

Community 28 Feb 2023

Cyclone linen drive took on life of its own

When the call went out during Cyclone Gabrielle for linen, Papakura Local Board acting chair Jan Robinson swung into action.

Council news 28 Feb 2023

Auckland Council’s Interim Report highlights recovery from COVID-19 impacts

Auckland Council Group’s interim report for the first six months to the end of December 2022 shows positive signs of recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and the challenges that it brought.

Council news 27 Feb 2023

Residents reminded to stay vigilant with thunderstorms and heavy rain forecasted

Residents across Auckland are being reminded to stay vigilant as more thunderstorms and heavy rain has been forecasted for today.

Council news 26 Feb 2023

Focus remains on severely impacted Auckland communities

Aucklanders are being encouraged to make the most of the currently fine weather to continue with the big clean-up, ahead of more potential rain on the way.

Council news 25 Feb 2023

Response continues following heavy rain and thunderstorms

A slow-moving front brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to the north of the Auckland region on Friday night.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 24 Feb 2023

Bethells Road closure clarification

Bethells Road, from the Bethells Road/Te Henga Road intersection, is under traffic management and open to residents only. Public access to Bethells Beach is temporarily closed to the public as it is deemed unsafe.

Council news 24 Feb 2023

Emergency Mobile Alert issued for Rodney, Helensville, Upper Harbour, Te Atatu and Henderson Valley

Auckland Emergency Management has issued an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) at 5:19pm this evening to provide important safety messages for the heightened risk of further landslides and flash flooding. The alert has been issued due to an active line...

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 24 Feb 2023

Emergency Mobile Alert issued for Bethells Beach, Piha, Karekare and Muriwai

Auckland Emergency Management has issued an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) at 5:11pm this evening to provide important safety messages for the heightened risk of further landslides and flash flooding in Bethells Beach, Karekare, Muriwai and Piha. Th...

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 24 Feb 2023

Flash flooding possible in Auckland, residents urged to be prepared

Auckland Emergency Management is urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and to have a plan in place as heavy downpours start to cross the region.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 24 Feb 2023

Auckland Emergency Management urges residents to be vigilant with further rain expected today

People are strongly urged keep up to date with the latest forecasts, in case changes are made, or further areas are added.

Arts 24 Feb 2023

10 creative spaces for art lovers to visit in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is a haven for art lovers, and there are galleries all over the region where you can attend free exhibitions, sign up for art classes and attend fun events. Here are 10 creative spaces to check out.

Community 24 Feb 2023

Traffic moves make people feel safer

Manurewa residents report feeling safer since speed calming measures slowed neighbourhood traffic.