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Council news 22 Jul 2022

Transformation planned for city waterfront park

Eke Panuku wants to know what you think about its proposal to upgrade Harbour Bridge Park in Westhaven.

Environment 22 Jul 2022

Nominate an environmental hero

It’s time to nominate an environmental hero, or team of heroes, for their work helping Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s nature to thrive.

City Centre Waterfront 19 Jul 2022

Leafy laneway, the new southern gateway to Federal Street

The Mayoral Drive end of Federal Street is now a tree-lined, pedestrian-scale, community-focused shared space. 

Elections 15 Jul 2022

Nominations open for Auckland local elections

If you’ve ever considered standing as mayor, councillor or local board member in Tāmaki Makaurau’s local elections – now’s your time to shine.

Climate action 15 Jul 2022

Cutting Auckland Council’s own emissions

They say change starts from within, and that’s the approach Auckland Council is applying to cutting its corporate carbon emissions.

Waste 14 Jul 2022

Grants for zero-waste champions up for grabs

Have you got a clever idea for cutting waste? Auckland Council is offering grants of up to $50,000 as part of the annual Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Jul 2022

Preparing for wet and wild weather

The winter weather has well and truly arrived in Auckland, with July proving to be a damp old month so far.

Elections 11 Jul 2022

Everything there is to know about standing in the Auckland local elections

Key things candidates need to know in the lead up to campaigning.

Council news 11 Jul 2022

Westhaven becomes NZ's first Gold Anchor marina

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced that Auckland's Westhaven Marina has been awarded with their 4 Gold Anchor accreditation.

Policies / Regulations 11 Jul 2022

One more week to have your say on how we manage Auckland’s freshwater

Auckland Council is calling on Aucklanders to give their feedback on how the region's freshwater should be managed. Consultation closes 17 July.

Environment 10 Jul 2022

Opinion: The cost of our transport emissions

On Wednesday, the Ministry for the Environment released the results of latest Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand (HAPINZ) study.

Council news 9 Jul 2022

A new business disruption resource for Korean business owners

Korean business owners will soon be better equipped to deal with business disruption with access to a new emergency preparedness resource.

Council news 8 Jul 2022

New Northcote homes for older Aucklanders

52 new, one-bedroom rental homes for older people are to be built in Northcote.

City Centre Waterfront 6 Jul 2022

Viaduct Events Centre to reopen in 2023

One of Auckland’s premier waterfront venues is set to reopen for business and events in early 2023, with confirmation today that Emirates Team New Zealand is to relocate its base within Wynyard Quarter.

Development 1 Jul 2022

Auckland Council finalises its approach for government's NPS-UD

Auckland Council has finalised its policy directions on the government’s National Policy Statement on Urban Development for the limited matters it can decide