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First reports reveal reptile and amphibian predicament

Auckland Council has just released its Regional Threat Assessment for reptiles and amphibians, the first two in a series of threat assessments for indigenous species in the Auckland region.

Bus improvements, more tree planting and cycleway upgrades for Maungakiekie-Tāmaki in proposed Climate Action Package

Music in Parks goes online

Music in Parks is going online with free weekly sessions featuring performances and interviews with musicians.

Councillor Bartley encourages communities to have their say on the Annual Budget

Public feedback on the Annual Budget 2022/23 is open from 28 February until 5pm on 28 March.

Councillor Casey urges Aucklanders to have their say

Councillor Casey is urging Aucklanders to have their say on the Annual Budget, with public feedback open from 28 February until 5pm on 28 March.

Water reform: Working Group changes a positive step, but Auckland needs to retain control of assets

Auckland Council strongly supports reform of water services provision in New Zealand. However, it remains adamant that Aucklanders, through their elected representatives, should retain majority control over provision of water services in our city,...

Cultural celebration going ahead

Auckland Council’s two-week-long World of Cultures festival is happening this month, starting on 18 March and finishing 3 April.

Local decision-making supported

As part of the council’s annual budget consultation, residents are being asked to comment on giving more decision-making power to the city’s 21 local boards.

Leading the way in sustainable finance this International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a chance to celebrate women’s achievements, and this year’s theme recognises the contribution of wahine around the world who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation and response, to build a more...

34 per cent increase in Auckland property values

Auckland Council’s latest property valuations show significant movements across the region, with an average value increase of 34 per cent.

The plan for the next stage of Wynyard Quarter

The vision for the next step in Wynyard Quarter’s transformation is here, and its name is Te Ara Tukutuku.

Annual Budget Focus: Local Board decision making

Auckland Council is proposing to give local boards greater responsibility for deciding on local services that best suit the needs of their communities.

Latest step towards a greener Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland

Eke Panuku has taken its next step in the fight against climate change, with the release of its new Climate Change Strategy: Te Rautaki mō te Huringa o te Āhuarangi.

Eke Panuku adopts sustainable procurement targets to step up urban regeneration

Hauraki Gulf Forum adopts advocacy position on updating and strengthening the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act

Over the past nine months, the Hauraki Gulf Forum has undertaken an internal review on whether the 22-year-old Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act, and the Marine Park and Forum it created, remain fit for purpose.

Deputy Mayor urges Annual Budget caution

The Franklin Ward Auckland Councillor says with consultation into the annual budget now open, it’s important people give their feedback.