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Environment 27 Jul 2021

Second kauri dieback offender fined for entering closed tracks

Auckland Council has been successful in bringing a second prosecution for breaches relating to closed tracks in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

27 Jul 2021

Improved bus services to northwest Auckland underway

People who live and work in northwest Auckland will soon be able to enjoy faster and more frequent bus services thanks to the Northwest Busway Improvements project.

27 Jul 2021

Long-term plan established for Somerset Road trees

A long-term phased removal and succession planting program is being established for Somerset Road, which is anticipated to take around thirty years to complete. Whenever a particular tree reaches a state of decline that requires safety interventio...

Transport 26 Jul 2021

Puhinui Station in Papatoetoe opens to the public

Minister of Transport Michael Wood and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff officially opened the long-awaited upgraded Puhinui Station in Papatoetoe on Saturday morning.

23 Jul 2021

Auckland Council’s COVID-19 response wins Local Government NZ Award

Auckland Council picked up an award at the 2021 Local Government New Zealand EXCELLENCE Awards for the council’s extraordinary contribution during the COVID-19 response.

Sports / Leisure 22 Jul 2021

On the lookout for the next generation of aquatic superstars

Now is the perfect opportunity to don your swimwear and start training to become part of Auckland’s next generation of aquatic superstars.

Development 22 Jul 2021

Kōrimurimu weaves art with technology, creating a world-first

Another much-anticipated detail has been installed at Te Wānanga in downtown Auckland, giving Aucklanders the chance to lie on the flax-like surface of Kōrimurimu, breathe in the sea air, look up to the sky and hear the movement of the tide below.

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Transport 21 Jul 2021

Auckland Transport releases City Centre Bus Plan

Auckland Transport and Auckland Council have released the City Centre Bus Plan, outlining proposals for the next 10 years to ensure the bus network continues to meet the needs of Aucklanders.

Community 21 Jul 2021

A community-oriented budget

Alf Filipaina is proud of everything Auckland Council has delivered with its 10-year Budget, especially the work done to strengthen the wellbeing of Tāmaki Makaurau’s communities.

Council news 21 Jul 2021

Two new board directors appointed at Auckland Unlimited

Auckland Council has appointed two new directors to the board of its council-controlled organisation, Auckland Unlimited, meaning it now has a full complement of nine members.

Environment 21 Jul 2021

Safeswim spotlighted on global stage

Auckland Council’s Safeswim modelling programme has gained the attention of the World Health Organisation.

Community 20 Jul 2021

Auckland Diwali Festival performer and stallholder applications open

Auckland Diwali Festival returns to Aotea Square and Queen Street for its 20th anniversary on 30-31 October this year. Registrations are now open for stallholders and performers for the upcoming festival, with festival organisers looking for Auck...

16 Jul 2021

A kick-start for Meadowbank-Kohimarama connectivity project

Auckland Transport is proposing new shared path connections to link with popular walking and cycling networks between Meadowbank and Kohimaramara.

City Rail Link 16 Jul 2021

Dame Whina Cooper goes 24/7 as CRL tunnelling ramps up

The final piece of City Rail Link’s Tunnel Boring Machine, Dame Whina Cooper, is now in place allowing the big underground factory to operate at full capacity on its transformational journey below Auckland.

Environment 16 Jul 2021

A budget for climate action

While we are investing strongly in our COVID-19 recovery, our 10-year Budget shows that we remain focused on tackling the long-term challenges of climate change.

Finance 13 Jul 2021

Rising strong: The budget of recovery

The impact of COVID-19 on the council’s finances has been severe, but the prospect of a slash and burn budget was never a consideration.