News

Environment 21 Oct 2021

Targeted rates doing their work

Three years on from the introduction of the natural environment and water quality targeted rates, work continues to deliver positive outcomes for the city.

Climate action 21 Oct 2021

7 Day Sustainable Lifestyle Challenge

The Live Lightly: 7-Day Challenge is a fun way you and your whānau can practice sustainability and fight climate change. Each day of the week tackles a different action.

Climate action 20 Oct 2021

Discover your footprint

Get an idea of the impact of your lifestyle on our planet and see how your everyday actions can make a difference.

Development 19 Oct 2021

Zoning rules not the main constraint on housing says Mayor Goff

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the council backs the government’s objective of building more homes more quickly and the need for intensive development as the city grows.

Environment 19 Oct 2021

Meet Auckland's eco heroes

Not all heroes wear capes - many wear gumboots and carry traps. They are our eco heroes, people in our community who work to protect Auckland’s natural spaces and resources.

Cultural 19 Oct 2021

Auckland’s Diwali celebrations underway

Diwali celebrations kicked off over the weekend, with the start of Auckland Diwali Festival’s 20 days of celebration in the lead up to Diwali, officially observed on 4 November this year.

City Rail Link 19 Oct 2021

Breakthrough: Karangahape welcomes Dame Whina Cooper

Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) is celebrating a mighty milestone with its powerful Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), Dame Whina Cooper, breaking through today into the Karangahape Station construction site at the end of its 860-metre-long journey from...

Environment 19 Oct 2021

The race to save the mighty kauri

Kauri is one of our most important native species – here’s how Auckland Council is helping to protect it.

Environment 19 Oct 2021

Getting to Pest Free Auckland

Getting to Pest Free Auckland will require effort from the whole community.

Council news 18 Oct 2021

Mark Darrow appointed to AT Board

New member brings hands-on transport and climate action experience to board.

Dogs 18 Oct 2021

More Auckland dog owners doing the right thing

Dog registration is up in Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Council releases its 2020/2021 Animal Management Annual Report.

Council news 17 Oct 2021

Auckland Council to review water restrictions this week

A recommendation by Watercare to lift Auckland’s outdoor water restrictions will be considered by the Auckland Council’s governing body at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, 21 October.

Waste 15 Oct 2021

Lockdown no dampener for recycling truck fires

Hazardous waste in recycling bins has caused a truck fire – another challenge essential workers would rather not be facing under Alert Level 3.

15 Oct 2021

Speed cushions to reduce speeds in Henderson town centre

Speed cushions are being installed at the intersection of Great North Road, Railside Avenue and Ratanui Street in Henderson town centre to reduce vehicle speeds and support safer roads for all users.

15 Oct 2021

Last chance to have your say on contributions policy

With consultation on the council’s contributions policy closing on 17 October, Aucklanders are being urged to have their say.

15 Oct 2021

Puzzles and games to relax

If you are struggling with ideas for how to do unwind, here are some simple ways to relax and have fun either by yourself or with other people in your bubble.