News

Transport 29 Mar 2022

Game changing parking plan one step closer for Auckland

To unlock some of the city’s most gridlocked roads and reduce transport emissions, Auckland’s draft Parking Strategy proposes changes to how parking is managed across our city.

Council news 28 Mar 2022

Opinion: We’re working hard to keep Aucklanders safe

Craig Hobbs, Auckland Council's Director Regulatory Services, talks about the hard work happening behind the scenes to keep Aucklanders safe.

Development 28 Mar 2022

Myers Park underpass set to shine; upgrade begins next month

Auckland Council has announced work will begin in April to upgrade the northern (city) end of the much-loved and historic Myers Park.

Council news 28 Mar 2022

Council reviews approach to vaccination for staff

With traffic light and mandate changes coming, we're reviewing our vaccination policies.

28 Mar 2022

Have Your Say

From 19 April until 9 May 2022, Auckland Council sought feedback on several proposed changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan. Read more about the consultation results.

Have your say 25 Mar 2022

Have Your Say on proposed Auckland-wide golf plan

Public consultation is now open on a proposed Auckland Golf Investment Plan, which aims to ensure that all Aucklanders can benefit from publicly owned land.

Pest Free 24 Mar 2022

Watch: Attracting birds to your Backyard with Ranger Glenn

Ranger Glenn and Tim ”The Bird Whisperer” explain which native birds you may spot in your backyard and what native plants to plant for them.

Council news 24 Mar 2022

Auckland officially an international age-friendly city

Auckland has officially been accepted into the World Health Organisation’s Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities.

24 Mar 2022

Changes to our vaccination approach

Government changes to the Red settings under the COVID-19 Protection Framework effects some of our sites and services. Updated guidance will be available on our website from 11.59pm on Friday 25 March.

Community 23 Mar 2022

Kingsland's secret garden flourishing thanks to local volunteers

Nestled between Bond and New Bond Streets the Kingsland Community Orchard, locally also known as the Secret Garden, is flourishing thanks to being tended to by diligent locals.

23 Mar 2022

Mixed media artist wins residency retreat for 2022

Mixed media artist Cassandra Barnett (Raukawa, Ngāti Huri, Ngāti Pākehā) has been selected as Auckland Council’s 15th Artist in Residence.

Development 23 Mar 2022

There’s more than one way to intensify Auckland

With huge population growth forecast for Auckland in the coming decades, it’s time for the city to build infrastructure to match. But how do we create this new infrastructure on top of what’s already here?

Plans / Projects 22 Mar 2022

Milestone for Takapuna Central as Eke Panuku partners with expert developer

The next stage of Takapuna’s evolution is here, as property development and investment company Willis Bond has confirmed its plans to partner with Eke Panuku Development Auckland to create Takapuna Central.

Climate action 22 Mar 2022

Putting plans in place to protect Auckland's coastline

Auckland Council’s Whangaparāoa Shoreline Adaptation Plan pilot has officially wrapped up, with the report adopted by the Environment and Climate Change committee on 10 March.

21 Mar 2022

Learn some new moves at the World of Cultures Festival 2022

Auckland’s newest festival brings the chance to celebrate the music, dance, art, stories and food that make our city one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse.

Council news 21 Mar 2022

Council expecting pressures to continue as second quarter results released

Auckland Council’s second quarter results confirm the continued impact of the pandemic and unfavourable economic factors.