News

29 Apr 2021

New deputy in town

Whau Local Board has a new Deputy Chair, with Fasitua Amosa elected to replace Susan Zhu at the April Whau business meeting.

Transport 29 Apr 2021

Last chance to have your say on the 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network

AT is encouraging Aucklanders to have their say on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan before the consultation closes this Sunday.

28 Apr 2021

Waiheke Local Board member Kylee Matthews steps up into Deputy Chair role

Waiheke Local Board will see a change of Deputy Chair this month following member Bob Upchurch’s resignation from the role.

27 Apr 2021

Auckland Council savings near $120 million target

Ninety-nine per cent of Emergency Budget savings target achieved.

27 Apr 2021

May-June OurAuckland magazine out now

The May-June issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available at transport hubs across Auckland.

Environment 23 Apr 2021

Explainer: Auckland Council’s livestock management and farming operations

Auckland Council is one of the largest urban farmers in the region, covering nearly 1500 hectares of coastal pasture across 20 of its farmed regional parks, spreading from Rodney in the north down to Franklin in the south.

22 Apr 2021

Funding approved for regional amenities

Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee today unanimously approved the levy for funding Auckland’s regional amenities for the 2021-2022 financial year.

Environment 22 Apr 2021

Auckland’s long term water resilience on track as Council, Watercare commit to ambitious targets

Technology, including smart meters in all homes by 2034, will empower Aucklanders to reassess their relationship with water.

Finance 21 Apr 2021

Survey shows strong support for increased investment in critical infrastructure

A Colmar Brunton survey of more than 4000 Aucklanders has found 46 per cent support for Auckland Council’s proposed 10-year Budget, with 37 per cent of respondents opposed.

20 Apr 2021

OPINION | Don't blame one suburb for New Zealand's COVID problems

Fa’anana Efeso Collins calls for patience and grace to fight COVID-19 in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Environment 20 Apr 2021

Eden Park gets helping hand from Watercare

Eden Park could save 16 million litres of water per year thanks to a new custom-made water treatment plant and bore provided by Watercare.

20 Apr 2021

Central City Library reopens Tuesday 20 April

Normal hours resume from Tuesday 20 April.

19 Apr 2021

Government partnership with Amazon Studios is great news for Auckland

The confirmation of a long-term partnership between the New Zealand Government and Amazon Studios around its streaming series based on The Lord of the Rings is more great news for Auckland’s booming screen industry.

Arts 15 Apr 2021

Going West Festival launches ‘Different Out Loud’ season

Going West Festival has announced a brand-new approach to celebrating live poetry with Different Out Loud, a collection of thoughtful video collaborations between Aotearoa poets and filmmakers.

Pest Free 14 Apr 2021

Top 10 birds to spot in your backyard

Go bird spotting and see what you can discover in your own backyard or a nearby park.

Arts 14 Apr 2021

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki takes Māori art to the world with release of new virtual tour

Auckland Art Gallery has released a multi-sensory and immersive virtual tour of Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art enabling people everywhere to enjoy highlights of the groundbreaking exhibition.