News

Teens supreme winners at Auckland’s Mayoral Conservation Awards

Para Patrol was named the Penny Hulse Supreme Environment Award winner at this year’s Mayoral Conservation Awards.

Key tool for getting Auckland moving more efficiently

Panuku Development releases 2019/2020 annual report

Panuku Development has released its latest annual report, covering performance for the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.

Splashpads turned on for summer

All seven council-owned splashpads across Tāmaki Makaurau will be open over summer for kids and their whānau (family) to enjoy.

Bins before breakfast – upcoming changes to waste collection

New collection routes might mean an earlier bin pick up for your house.

Careless waste disposal sparks fires

Hazardous gas cooker canisters and lithium batteries are on the rise in rubbish and recycling trucks in Auckland and causing fires at the Transfer Station as these materials are dumped.

Positive results continue following consolidation

Following the amalgamation of the region’s eight legacy councils in 2010, Auckland Council’s Animal Management unit is now the largest animal control unit in Australasia.

The opening of Galway Street – a sign of things to come

The completion of the first project in Auckland Council’s $350 million Downtown Programme was celebrated in a dawn blessing today.

Auckland’s residential water restrictions to be adjusted for summer

From 14 December, residents will be able to use hand-held hoses fitted with trigger nozzles; though they are still urged to use water wisely as the city’s water shortage continues.

By-election for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board announced

Auckland Council will be conducting a by-election for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, with nominations opening on 24 November 2020.

Decision to fine developer welcomed by Auckland Council

Auckland Council has welcomed a decision by the Auckland District Court to fine a developer who illegally built unsafe apartments and hopes it will deter others wanting to flout the rules.

Orewa’s voice-capable tsunami warning sirens 'clearly audible'

A full acoustic testing of Orewa’s two voice-capable tsunami warning sirens was completed on Monday 23 November.

Council to consider easing water restrictions

Mayor Phil Goff today said that efforts by Aucklanders to save water and big spending on increasing water supply means consideration can now be given to easing water restrictions in the city.

Cycling improvements set to create new connections in Māngere

Auckland Transport is proposing new cycling designs that provide the critical missing links in the current cycling network in Māngere.

Blockhouse Bay roundabout safety proposal open for feedback

Whau Local Board and Auckland Transport are proposing to improve safety at the busy Blockhouse Bay roundabout.

10 millionth eBook makes history

Aucklander Sarid Olvera Anzures downloaded an eBook on her phone in August, unaware she had just borrowed the 10 millionth OverDrive eBook from Auckland Council Libraries.