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Council news 1 May 2025

Hihi thrive in new regional park home

A conservation effort led by Auckland Council rangers to assist one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured native birds is delivering groundbreaking results.

Council news 1 May 2025

Auckland Council botanical pioneer retires

After 48 years and many career highlights, Auckland Council’s Manager of Auckland Botanic Gardens Jack Hobbs is stepping down.   

Development 1 May 2025

Watercare completes new $115m watermain 20% under budget

A final piece of Watercare’s $115 million new watermain carrying water to west and central Auckland was slotted into place recently

Council news 1 May 2025

CCO Reform reaches first major milestone

Auckland Council’s Chief Executive Phil Wilson has today opened consultation with staff on a proposal to integrate the functions of several CCOs.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 1 May 2025

Auckland’s biggest practice-run for emergency response

The biggest emergency relief and welfare-focused emergency response exercise taking place across Tāmaki Makaurau on 2 May.

Council news 24 Apr 2025

Be prepared and plan ahead for Anzac weekend

Aucklanders may see rain over the weekend and we're asking them to plan travel carefully and stay up to date with weather forecasts.

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Open fire season for Tāmaki Makaurau

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April, until further notice.

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Artist plans seascape series at Auckland regional park

An established writer with an affinity for the ocean is thrilled to have the opportunity to live at the idyllic seaside Barr Cottage in Huia, as Auckland Council’s regional parks’ artist in residence for 2025. 

Council news 21 Apr 2025

Thunderstorms are unpredictable, the team did extremely well – Auckland Council CEO Phil Wilson

Our partner agencies say that this week’s response was calm, well-organised and highly professional. I’m proud of that, and proud of the progress made since 2023 to get things to this point.

Council news 17 Apr 2025

Wet and wild week ahead for Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland is in for a very wet and windy few days heading into the Easter holiday break.

Media Release 14 Apr 2025

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council

Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.

Council news 11 Apr 2025

Auckland insights from the 2024 Quality of Life survey

Detailed regional results from the 2024 Quality of Life survey are now available, providing more insight into how Aucklanders are faring.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Higher bar for consenting helipads on Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier

Auckland Council wants your views on a proposal to tighten rules for consenting new helipads on Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier islands.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Have Your Say: Help shape the future of Auckland’s downtown wharves

Aucklanders are being invited to find out more about proposed plans to improve public access and activity on Auckland’s waterfront.

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Traditional Māori garden in new plan for Auckland Botanic Gardens

The council proposes an additional masterplan for an ethnobotanic or traditional Māori garden that connects to the existing gardens.