News

7 May 2021

Interim court decision allows Queen Street works to proceed

Today’s High Court decision not to grant the injunction sought by Save the Queen Street Society means Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are able to proceed with planned improvements to the northern end of Queen Street between Customs and Sho...

Environment 6 May 2021

Dams approach half full but Auckland’s water supply is stable

More dry weather means Auckland’s dams may again drop below half full, but Watercare says the city’s water supply is in a better position this year thanks to its new water sources and the community’s ongoing water-saving efforts.

Arts 5 May 2021

Mural celebrating culture and diversity adds colour to Tāmaki Makaurau street

Local artists and tertiary art students have collaborated to create a new piece of large-scale art that celebrates the culture and diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau.

4 May 2021

Queen Street lobby group taking Auckland Council to High Court over pedestrianisation improvement plan

Discussions between Auckland Council and the Save the Queen Street Society failed to resolve differences between the two parties on the future direction of Queen Street.

Policies / Regulations 4 May 2021

Improvements made to temporary major event alcohol bans

Recurring temporary major event alcohol bans across the region will be extended to include more venues and surrounding areas after Auckland Council’s Governing Body approved proposed changes to its Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014.

3 May 2021

Planning now for the future of our coast

NEW DATES! Coastal management plans kick off with the Whangaparāoa trial.

3 May 2021

Healthy approach continues to grow

It has been three years since the Healthy Environment Approach was implemented into the community grants process for south Auckland community-led events, and the initiative continues to grow.

30 Apr 2021

Matariki Festival, re-shaped for 2020, begins 20 June

Aucklanders will celebrate Matariki this winter with a re-sized festival in response to Tāmaki Makaurau’s new normal.

30 Apr 2021

City lights up for Matariki Festival

Ferns, kowhai, rainfall and ocean waves are among the visual elements of the Vector Lights for Matariki Festival show illuminating the bridge for Matariki.

30 Apr 2021

Matariki Festival - week one highlights

Auckland Council re-shapes Matariki Festival with virtual, pop-up and traditional elements for everyone.

30 Apr 2021

Matariki Festival – highlights this week

Online screenings of Māori short films, a stairway of Matariki stars, and pop-up kapa haka performances are among the highlights this week for Matariki Festival.

30 Apr 2021

Te ao Māori shines at Auckland Council Libraries this Matariki

Join the fun and learn about Matariki through free activities for the whole whānau.

30 Apr 2021

Matariki Festival – upcoming highlights

Feel the emotion of awe-inspiring kapa haka in the city centre this week, before anticipating the chance to learn the art of poi, look up to the constellations in a stardome or the sky and shop local at a bustling makers’ market in Manukau.

30 Apr 2021

Matariki Festival 2020 to close with kōrero, star gazing and waiata

Send wishes to Hiwa i te Rangi the wishing star, bring the whānau to a fun family day of poi making, weaving and waiata, and learn from kōrero and livestreams marking the Māori new year.

Waste 30 Apr 2021

Safely disposing of electronic waste

Around 80,000 tonnes of e-waste is generated every year but only an estimated two per cent of that waste is recycled, with the rest ending up in landfills across the country.

29 Apr 2021

Caution urged to those fishing off the rocks on West Coast

News that a fisherman went missing while fishing from the rocks at Piha last week has prompted Waitākere ward Councillor Shane Henderson and Howick ward Councillor Paul Young to remind people about the dangers of rock fishing on the west coast.