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Transport 20 Oct 2020

Auckland Transport launches plan for the freight industry

A new plan launches on 21 October to make freight movement smarter, more climate-compatible and more efficient across Auckland.

Environment 20 Oct 2020

Auckland Council's farms featured on Country Calendar

With about 400 cattle and 5500 ewes, council farms nearly 1500 hectares of coastal pastures across 19 regional parks, making us one of the biggest urban farmers in the region.

Environment 20 Oct 2020

2020 Mayoral Conservation Awards open for environmental champions

Nominations for this year’s Mayoral Conservation Awards are now open, recognising the contribution of groups and Aucklanders to care for and restore our city’s environment.

20 Oct 2020

Auckland Council appoints Construction Health and Safety NZ chair to lead independent review into Port health and safety

Auckland Council has appointed CHASNZ chair Roger McRae to lead an independent review into health and safety at Ports of Auckland.

Plans / Projects 16 Oct 2020

Unloved urban land to become a focal part of Te Ara Awataha

Northcote’s future greenway, Te Ara Awataha, continues to take shape with construction underway on the second portion known as the ‘schools’ edge’.

Dogs 16 Oct 2020

Drop in dog attacks and barking complaints in Auckland

Dog attacks in Tāmaki Makaurau are dropping as Auckland Council’s Animal Management team continues to prioritise the safety of residents and visitors.

Arts 16 Oct 2020

'Food for Thought' exhibition tempts Auckland's tastebuds

Take your tastebuds along to Food for Thought at the Central City Library and prepare to leave feeling hungry.

Sports / Leisure 16 Oct 2020

Kick it, pass it, ride it - sport and recreation facilities SCORE!

Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee today approved applications totalling more than $9.9 million from the Sport and Recreation Facility Investment Fund.

15 Oct 2020

New contact management system a game-changer for council services

A new customer contact management system will allow Auckland Council to provide a faster, more efficient service for Aucklanders.

14 Oct 2020

Auckland Council wins three Rainbow Excellence Awards

Auckland Council has won three awards celebrating organisations leading the way in creating safe and inclusive workplaces for Rainbow communities.

Transport 14 Oct 2020

Changes to Auckland’s train timetables

Auckland Transport is introducing a new timetable from Monday 19 October, following track work on the Eastern and Southern lines.

Transport 13 Oct 2020

Fast and direct transport connections to Auckland Airport take shape

A connected rapid transit network to Auckland Airport is a step closer – with a $14 million investment to upgrade Puhinui Road and Lambie Drive for the new AirportLink bus service about to get underway.