News

24 Jan 2023

What to do for Auckland's birthday

Those of us who call Auckland home are fortunate to have our region’s birthday in the middle of summer. With so much on over the three-day weekend, we are also spoilt for choice with ways to celebrate.

Beaches 24 Jan 2023

Best spots for stand-up paddle boarding in Auckland

With sheltered and sandy beaches, calm waters and easy access, Auckland’s shores are a paradise for stand-up paddle boarding enthusiasts. Here’s our pick of five of the best locations in the region.

Conservation 20 Jan 2023

Plant assessment gives direction to council conservation

For the first time, Auckland Council has led an assessment of the threat status of vascular plants in the region using the New Zealand Threat Classification System. It’s a comprehensive look at the population size and trends of native species as w...

Community 19 Jan 2023

Keeping you safe on your lifestyle block

To help urban dwellers moving to the country, New Zealand’s first emergency preparedness handbook has been developed to help lifestyle block owners prepare for and get through an emergency.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Jan 2023

Rangatahi urged to apply for Tuia mentoring programme

The city’s five southern local boards will all take part in this year’s Tuia rangatahi mentoring programme. Papakura Local Board 2022 Tuia representative Isabelle Penrose (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) is urging rangatahi to apply.

Community 16 Jan 2023

Tāmaki Makaurau prepares to host the ‘Olympics’ of kapa haka, Te Matatini Festival

From 22 February 2023, Tāmaki Makaurau will come alive with vibrant sights and sounds of the biggest kapa haka event in the Māori calendar, Te Matatini.

Beaches 16 Jan 2023

Three of the best east coast beaches in Auckland

Auckland's east coast is home to some of the best beaches in the region.

Council news 11 Jan 2023

January-February OurAuckland magazine out now

The latest issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online and delivered to homes across the region.

11 Jan 2023

Keeping kids captivated during the summer holidays

Whether it is indoor or outdoor, a full day care, a few hours or doing something together as a whānau, Auckland Council’s Kids Crew has your summer holidays sorted.

People of Midtown
City Centre Waterfront 10 Jan 2023

Apartment-living with 2 cats in midtown is the answer for the O’Briens

Chris O’Brien, partner and two ‘cat children’ – Lady and Earl Grey - are happy with their life in midtown. The young professionals who came to Auckland after eleven years in London, managed to buy an apartment in the High Street district 18 months...

9 Jan 2023

Resource Consents: New rules for developing your property

Some of Auckland’s planning rules have changed to enable greater housing density in the region’s urban areas.

Waste 4 Jan 2023

Dispose of your tech the right way

There are valuable materials inside of electronics, and New Zealand is developing the capacity to save these items from landfill.

Waste 28 Dec 2022

Waste and litter-busting tips

To keep our public spaces beautiful, Auckland Council is encouraging everyone to put litter in its place while out and about.

Council news 23 Dec 2022

Auckland Council hits back on poo-shaming

Auckland Council Pools and Leisure facilities are available to all Aucklanders to help them live active lifestyles, improve their wellbeing, and have fun.

Transport 23 Dec 2022

Can I ride on the footpath? A guide to using Auckland’s paths, cycleways and bus lanes

Auckland has a growing network of cycleways, shared paths, and bus lanes that mix in with our existing roads and footpaths. With so many different types of road users using the same space, there is a real need for everyone to be considerate, slow...