News

24 Feb 2023

Pick a path through the central city’s coolest spots

From cool Karangahape Road to downtown art installations, explore these free and low-cost spots as you wander through Auckland's city centre.

Council news 23 Feb 2023

Communities remain resilient as response enters day 27

We are now into day 27 of our response to last month’s flood and Cyclone Gabrielle and our focus remains on supporting communities throughout Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 23 Feb 2023

Closing the Māngere Civil Defence Centre

As we move from response to recovery, Auckland is reducing its civil Defence Centres, shelters, community support hubs, and community-led centres.

Council news 23 Feb 2023

Work still to be done: the emergency response in Tāmaki Makaurau continues

“It has been almost four weeks since the emergency response was first activated, when Tāmaki Makaurau was hit with devastating floods. Two weeks later, Auckland and the rest of the country responded to Cyclone Gabrielle.

City Centre Waterfront 23 Feb 2023

Karangahape Road’s colourful past and bright future

With its unique atmosphere and colourful history, you'll soon discover why Auckland's Karangahape Road was named the sixth coolest street in the world.

23 Feb 2023

Disposing of storm-related waste

To assist Aucklanders in disposing of waste and debris as quickly and efficiently as possible, we’ve compiled the following information and advice.

22 Feb 2023

Staying safe in Auckland parks after Cyclone Gabrielle

Auckland Council encourages everyone to please use caution when visiting parks, especially around trees following damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Council news 22 Feb 2023

Isolated communities remain front of mind

While the weather has settled this week in Tāmaki Makaurau, the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle are still being felt, particularly in our isolated communities.

Council news 22 Feb 2023

Auckland Council CEO steps down

Mayor Wayne Brown today announced that Auckland Council Chief Executive Jim Stabback has resigned.

21 Feb 2023

Community Recycling Centres come to the fore

Auckland Council's Community Recycling Centres are coming to the fore helping residents of Tāmaki Makaurau after the recent flooding.

Conservation 21 Feb 2023

Marty 'nose' the importance of island biosecurity

While working the waterfront in the early hours of Sunday morning, Marty the English Springer’s nose began to twitch, and he knew something was amiss.

Council news 20 Feb 2023

Critical supplies given out to isolated communities

Isolated communities across Tāmaki Makaurau received welfare drops of essential supplies over the weekend, helping to tide them over while access to their road, community or area is restored.  

20 Feb 2023

Demolition of Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower to begin Tuesday 

The demolition of the historic Colonial Ammunition Company Shot Tower on Normanby Road in Mt Eden will begin on Tuesday 21 February. 

20 Feb 2023

Kerbside collections to resume

With the weather in Auckland forecast by the MetService to improve, kerbside rubbish, recycling and food scrap collections (if applicable) will resume from Wednesday 15 February as per the normal scheduled collection day.

19 Feb 2023

Public urged to continue staying away from west coast beaches 

Auckland Emergency Management’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle continues to focus on isolated communities.

17 Feb 2023

DOC facilities closed due to effects of Cyclone Gabrielle

Department of Conservation facilities throughout the upper North Island have been closed to the public due to cyclone Gabrielle. These facilities, including visitor centres, huts, campsites, toilets, wharves and tracks, will stay shut until at le...