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Council news 1 Jul 2021

Papatoetoe tornado response wraps up and moves into recovery phase

As the Papatoetoe tornado response officially wraps up, help and support continues to be there for those that need it.

Environment 28 Jun 2021

Local board shows commitment to environment on Aotea Great Barrier Island

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board allocates over $200,000 to local environment projects.

Environment 24 Jun 2021

Grads Mawhai and Pip become New Zealand’s first specialist kauri dieback sniffer dogs

Biosecurity team’s secret weapon in the battle against kauri dieback.

Waste 24 Jun 2021

Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour

There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.

Dogs 24 Jun 2021

After a 'ruff' year, it’s time to register your precious pooch

Auckland Council is again reminding dog owners to show love for their dog by registering them early and taking advantage of the early-bird fee.

Environment 23 Apr 2021

Explainer: Auckland Council’s livestock management and farming operations

Auckland Council is one of the largest urban farmers in the region, covering nearly 1500 hectares of coastal pasture across 20 of its farmed regional parks, spreading from Rodney in the north down to Franklin in the south.

Waste 30 Mar 2021

Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour this summer

There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.

Dogs 19 Jan 2021

Popular pooch names in 2020

For a fifth year in a row, Bella has topped the list of most popular dog names on Auckland Council’s dog registration list and shows no sign of waning in popularity.

Community 18 Jan 2021

Your suggestions for our regional parks

Aucklanders give their thoughts on our regional parks.

Plans / Projects 7 Jan 2021

Council improves customer satisfaction for consent processing

More than 90 per cent of building consent applications are now processed on time, making it easier for Aucklanders to get on with projects.

18 Dec 2020

Where the wild things are

Auckland in summer is a great place to be a kid. And who better to give us the lowdown on the best places to have fun around the region than some of the young locals who live and play there.

Environment 18 Dec 2020

Protect and learn about Auckland's environment this summer

Every season provides unique opportunities to treasure and restore Aucklands natural environment, and summer is no exception.

3 Dec 2020

Movies and Music in Parks tour 50 of our region's parks

Movies and Music in Parks arrive in Pakuranga, Henderson and Mt Wellington this weekend.

3 Dec 2020

Our favourite Auckland parks

What better way to spend the long weekend than with friends and family at the park.

3 Dec 2020

Spotlight on our local board neighbourhoods - Upper Harbour

Beautiful parks and reserves, picturesque beaches, an air force base and multiple recreational facilities are only some of the many things that make Upper Harbour such a wonderfully diverse area.

3 Dec 2020

Spotlight on our local board neighbourhoods - Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Dominated by Māngere Mountain and surrounded by the the Manukau Harbour and the Tamaki Estuary, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu is an area of outstanding natural beauty, history and heritage.