News

26 Aug 2021

Meal planning made easy

Stretch the time between trips to the grocery store and save yourself money using these practical tips from Auckland Council and Love Food Hate Waste.

Environment 26 Aug 2021

Tips for composting at home

Each year, Aucklanders put about 100,000 tonnes of food waste into their rubbish bins. Diverting food from landfill is one of the single biggest climate change interventions an individual can make.

Finance 23 Aug 2021

Council in solid position to manage COVID-19 impact on finances

Contingency planning in the council’s budgets mean it is well prepared to respond to any financial impacts from the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Council news 23 Aug 2021

New director appointed at Ports of Auckland Limited

Auckland Council has appointed Jan Dawson CNZM to the board of Ports of Auckland Limited.

Development 20 Aug 2021

Have your say on Auckland Light Rail

Auckland Light Rail are three-quarters of the way through their ambitious community engagement programme and have been impressed by the willingness of Aucklanders to get behind this project.

18 Aug 2021

Auckland Council prepares food for Auckland City Mission during lockdown

Auckland Council’s catering services team is providing support to Auckland City Mission during lockdown.

17 Aug 2021

Mayor calls on Aucklanders to dispose of masks appropriately

Mayor Phil Goff is reminding Aucklanders to put single-use face masks in the bin, following reports by maintenance and litter collection staff that there has been an increase in masks being littered around the city.

Transport 17 Aug 2021

AT welcomes mandatory face coverings on public transport in Auckland

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff also encourages everyone to mask-up on public transport.

Transport 16 Aug 2021

Have your say on the design of Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive shared path

A one-of-a-kind scenic view is being proposed in the latest plan of the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive shared path and Auckland Transport is urging residents to have their say.

Council news 16 Aug 2021

No excuse for abuse – unacceptable behaviour towards council staff must stop

Auckland Council employees are frequently subjected to unacceptable behaviour, directed towards them by customers and members of the public. A new campaign, called ‘No excuse for abuse’, is designed to remind Aucklanders that council people are ju...

Climate action 13 Aug 2021

Boost for Community Climate Action funding

What bright idea does your community group need funding for?

Plans / Projects 13 Aug 2021

Hurstmere Road transformation enters last stage of construction

Auckland Council’s transformation of Takapuna’s main street is now entering its final stage of construction.

Climate action 12 Aug 2021

Auckland Council endorses C40 fossil fuel divestment declaration

The Environment and Climate Change Committee has today unanimously endorsed the C40 Cities Divest/Invest Declaration, reaffirming Auckland Council’s policy of not investing in companies involved in the production of fossil fuels and committing to...

Transport 12 Aug 2021

A new look at unsealed roads

Auckland Transport is looking at a new way of dealing with Auckland’s 800 kilometres of unsealed roads. The new approach will see AT working with local boards to prioritise work on roads. 

Environment 12 Aug 2021

Ranger internships changing perceptions

The Summer Ranger Internship program at Auckland Council offers opportunities for those studying for environment, recreation, tourism or agricultural qualifications to get hands-on experience being a ranger.

Environment 12 Aug 2021

Community in spades for Maunga winter planting season

Community volunteers, schools, Department of Conservation and Department of Corrections personnel have provided significant support for this year’s annual Tūpuna Maunga planting programme.