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Auckland Council steps up emissions reduction efforts

Auckland Council has established a Transport Emissions Reference Group to develop options to help achieve the bold emissions-reduction targets outlined in Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan.

HAUMI in Wynyard Quarter a celebration for all

Once an industrial area closed off to the public, ahead of the Rugby World Cup, Wynyard Quarter was opened to the public on 6 August 2011. Since then, it has developed to become a bustling neighbourhood filled with culture, restaurants, offices, h...

West Auckland tamariki get to know their watery neighbours

New strategy on transport consultation

Breakthrough at New Zealand’s deepest railway station

Two sections of New Zealand’s deepest railway station are joined up after an underground breakthrough at City Rail Link’s Karangahape Station.

A new mural in Wynyard Quarter celebrates our native birds

Wynyard Quarter’s pump station in Amey Daldy Park has an exciting new look inspired by Aotearoa’s manu māori, our native birds.

Henderson Streets for People trial to conclude

The Henderson Streets for People trial has now been completed, with most elements scheduled for removal, and some minor elements to be retained or adapted.

Iconic event brings zero waste to center stage

The ASB Polyfest Auckland Secondary Schools Māori & Pacific Islands Cultural Festival has succeeded in saving tonnes of waste from going into landfill.

New community-led gallery now open at Auckland Museum

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum has opened a new gallery designed to help Auckland communities share their stories.

Auckland Film Studios expansion a major boost for the region’s screen industry

The announcement of $30 million New Zealand Government funding for a major expansion at Auckland Council-owned Auckland Film Studios will deliver crucial extra capacity for the region’s booming screen industry.

Investing in critical infrastructure

One of the biggest parcels of funding in our 10-year Recovery Budget, is being funneled into water supply, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

Time to uncover Auckland's iconic eats

Nominations are now open for Aucklanders to share their food stories and nominate their favourite dish for the 2021 Iconic Auckland Eats list.

Auckland Council decides on future of AIM Services

Auckland Council has agreed to put its maintenance services business unit, AIM Services (AIMS), up for sale.

More than 100 zero waste heroes celebrated at awards

The amazing stories of those working to reduce waste to landfill across Tāmaki Makaurau have been recognised at the 2021 Zero Waste Awards.

Half a million dollars available for great ideas on cutting waste

Auckland Council is offering grants of up to $50,000 as part of the $500,000 Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund / Te pūtea Whakamōkito Para me te Auahatanga.

Setting the stage for the future of play in the Waitākere Ranges area

With a growing population and a need to be able to plan for the future, a new plan to help guide future play improvements and spaces in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area has been developed.