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Reactivating Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland: Voucher programme continues

Aucklanders can still register at exploreaucklandnow.co.nz for the chance to receive a $50 (individual) or $100 (family) voucher in the two subsequent draws on 15 February and 1 March 2022.

Why growth is good for all of us

Increasing our housing density to meet our growing population is the smartest solution to meeting not only today’s housing demands, but also the needs of future generations.

Sarid’s postcards to Auckland from Tulancingo and Shanghai

If Sarid Olvera Anzures could design a perfect city she would combine the beaches, harbour and natural beauty of Auckland with the high quality, compact housing and easy living she experienced in Shanghai.

Auckland Lantern Festival 2022 cancelled

Following New Zealand’s move to the red setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, the 2022 Auckland Lantern Festival at Auckland Showgrounds has been cancelled.

EDWard and his dotterel mates tagged for research

Two pairs of Northern New Zealand dotterels have taken up residence at Wynyard Point on land formerly occupied by the old tank farm, a site they’ve judged a prime nesting habitat.

Vehicle access reopening at Muriwai beach

Vehicles can again travel on Muriwai Beach from Wednesday 26 January, after Auckland Council reopened vehicle access points.

Grants encourage older people to keep learning

Manurewa Local Board has grants on offer to enable those 55 and over to keep on learning.

Council updates vaccination approach and requirements

Vaccine passes are not needed at council sites and facilities from 5 April. Masks, physical distancing and staying home when sick are still vital.

The art and science of managing society’s resources well

This quarter’s edition of the Auckland Economic Quarterly looks at how cities create value and explores how well we might be fulfilling our potential in Auckland.

New housing rules: The big changes for Auckland

We’re shining a light on the stronger role central government has taken in planning for how Auckland must grow by introducing new rules for greater housing density across our city.

Pine Harbour weekend ferry trial sets sail

Daylight saving ends with new sound of tsunami sirens

Auckland Emergency Management will be testing the tsunami siren network in the Rodney, Waitākere Ranges or Hibiscus and Bays areas at noon, Sunday 3 April.

Explore Auckland again with half-price AT Metro fares

From Friday 1 April, fares across the AT Metro network will drop by 50 per cent, saving passengers money on bus, train and ferry fares.

Support for twenty-five creative projects announced

Auckland Council and Boosted are pleased to announce the twenty-five projects that will receive matched grants as part of the Auckland Arts Comeback initiative.

Council agrees approach to further city centre intensification

Auckland Council has approved its policy approach to meeting central government requirements for greater building height and density within our city centre

Responding to the water-related impacts of climate change

Auckland Council is developing a 100-year adaptive policy to address how we respond to hazards caused by too much water