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Auckland Council facilities begin reopening

With the worst of the weather over, Auckland Council facilities are beginning to return to normal operating hours, but some facilities will still provide post-storm support required for some Aucklanders.

Emergency Mobile Alert issued for Domain Crescent, Muriwai

Auckland Emergency Management has issued an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) at 12.43 this afternoon to provide important safety messages due to the heightened risk of a landslide in Muriwai. Residents of Muriwai on Domain Crescent are advised to imme...

A day in the life of volunteer Malcolm Savage

During times of crisis and emergencies, there are always people who look at the urgent needs and support required and are there to help Aucklanders get through these challenging times. We highlight some of these incredible volunteers as a way of s...

Auckland Emergency Management to close regional parks across Tāmaki Makaurau

For safety reasons, Auckland Emergency Management has temporarily closed five regional parks in the Auckland region – Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, Muriwai Regional Park, Ātiu Creek Regional Park, Tāwharanui Regional Park, and the western side o...

Applications open for demographic advisory panels

Members from the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau are being encouraged to apply for positions on Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels.

Cyclone Gabrielle response continues, with focus on supporting isolated communities

Auckland Emergency Management’s continued response to Cyclone Gabrielle is now focused on those communities that have been isolated by floods and landslips.

Support from where it is most needed

In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, Aucklanders are starting to need less essential support from the civil defence centres and shelters that were set up across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Annual Budget 2023/24 consultation confirmed

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has adopted the Consultation Document for Annual Budget 2023/24, with public feedback open from midday on 28 February until 11pm on 28 March.

Mayor proposes additional $20m a year for storm response

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has proposed an additional $20 million a year for storm response activities to increase Auckland’s preparedness for severe weather events.

Focus on region’s recovery, safety continues to be a priority

As the region shifts its focus to recovery today, Auckland Emergency Management is working hard to support communities impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Auckland Council’s non-essential council facilities to open later this week

Many of Auckland Council’s non-essential facilities that were closed to support Auckland Emergency Management’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle, will begin reopening within the next two days.

Rescue efforts, evacuations underway at Muriwai

Emergency responders and the New Zealand Defence Force are at Muriwai helping evacuate residents who have been sheltering in the Muriwai Surf Club following landslips and flooding across Auckland’s west coast.  

National State of Emergency declared, conditions remain difficult in parts of the region

The severe impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle continue to be felt, as emergency services and responders work through difficult conditions to restore access and core services in parts of the region. 

Auckland Emergency Management orders evacuation of Mt Eden residences to ensure safety

Cyclone Gabrielle has more in store – be ready to move if you need to

Auckland Emergency Management is warning people to expect the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle to get worse before they get better, and reminding people to be ready to self-evacuate if needed. 

Auckland Council staff redirected in advance of Cyclone Gabrielle hitting the region

In preparation for Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland Council will close all non-essential services across the region on Monday 13 February and Tuesday 14 February.