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Things to do 22 May 2026

Fun, family-friendly activities for the cooler days ahead

As the weather cools down, the fun doesn’t have to stop!

Things to do 22 May 2026

The ultimate winter escape guide to the best of Auckland

Whether you’re after a daytrip out in nature or a cosy overnighter with friends and whānau, here are the best spots that will recharge your soul this winter. 

Emergency Recovery 21 May 2026

From storms to shared vision - Rānui and Henderson recovery

The 2023 storm recovery journey for Rānui and Henderson is moving to renewal and resilience

Dogs 21 May 2026

From Bellas to border collies - Auckland dogs go green for the 2026/27 registration season

Sit, stay, register – good dogs wear green; it’s time to register your dog.

Emergency Recovery 21 May 2026

Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms

Māngere was hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the suburb.

Flood resilience 21 May 2026

Wairau's recovery from the early 2023 storms

The suburbs surrounding the Wairau Creek on the North Shore were some of the hardest hit during the 2023 floods.

Emergency Recovery 21 May 2026

Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms

In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley (Ōwairaka) were impacted by flooding.

Māori outcomes 20 May 2026

Funding boost for marae, papakāinga and Māori housing across Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council’s Policy, Planning and Development Committee has approved more than $2.1 million in funding to support marae, papakāinga and Māori housing initiatives across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Zero Waste 20 May 2026

Calling Auckland’s zero waste champions: award nominations now open

Aucklanders are being invited to shine a light on the people and organisations helping our region move closer to a zero waste future.

Sustainability 15 May 2026

Big impact, small spaces

In a city where apartment living is on the rise, gardening doesn’t have to disappear, it can simply become smaller and smarter.

Things to do 14 May 2026

The Waitākere Ranges are calling – three popular tracks reopen out west 

Three incredible tracks in the mighty Waitākere Ranges Regional Park have reopened, just in time for epic winter walking adventures.  

Emergency Recovery 14 May 2026

Future use of storm-affected land

What Auckland Council is doing with storm-affected land.

Flood resilience 13 May 2026

Landmark crane lift advances Auckland’s Making Space for Water programme

Giant crane takes centre stage as Māngere flood protection project hits key milestone.

Technology / Innovation 13 May 2026

From personal mission to global reach: South Auckland startup targets diabetes

From family wake-up call to global mission: Auckland founder targets diabetes crisis

Council news 11 May 2026

Aucklanders asked for feedback on skatepark use

Skateboard? Scooter? Bicycle? How do you use Auckland Council’s network of skateparks?