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Council news 25 Feb 2026

Significant maintenance contracts up for renewal

Auckland Council is renewing a significant suite of full facilities and maintenance contracts, to support the upkeep of thousands of community, park and play assets across the region.

Community news 2 Feb 2026

Lagoon Edge reserve opening in Panmure

On Friday 30 January 2026, a karakia whakawātea (dawn blessing) was held to acknowledge the completion of the Lagoon Edge Reserve upgrade project in Panmure.

Community news 2 Feb 2026

Escape to "The Chev"

Whether you’re saving pennies or just short on time, here is how to spend a perfect weekend exploring the best of Point Chev.

Recovery

Emergency Recovery 29 Jun 2026

Auckland storm recovery office closes, calls for shift to prevention

The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office has released its final reports on the $2bn 2023 storm recovery, setting out what needs to change to reduce the scale and cost of future recoveries.

Emergency Recovery 29 Jun 2026

From crisis to resilience: Storm recovery office wraps up

Over three years, the recovery office has coordinated a $2 billion programme in partnership with the Crown to help Auckland rebuild after the 2023 severe weather events.

Emergency Recovery 29 Jun 2026

2023 storm recovery - ongoing online resources

Some useful ongoing resources following the closure of the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office,

Council news 16 Jun 2026

How Auckland Council’s deconstruction approach is building a circular future

A new deconstruction approach is helping keep viable homes and materials in use, create local jobs, and support Māori and Pasifika owned enterprises.

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Council News

Council news 3 Jul 2026

Public assets to benefit through Auckland Council investment

The programme delivers substantial investment in infrastructure and amenities Aucklanders can use daily across the whole region.

Council news 3 Jul 2026

Protecting Auckland's waterways with smarter technology

Keeping Auckland's streams, harbours and beaches healthier is the goal of a new Auckland Council programme using innovative technology to reduce one of the region's biggest sources of water pollution - sediment.

Council news 2 Jul 2026

Swiss technology trial offers smarter way to reduce waste and protect Auckland’s harbours

Innovative Swiss technology being trialled on Auckland’s North Shore could help reduce thousands of tonnes of sediment waste from going to landfill, while supporting healthier streams, estuaries and harbours.

Finance 30 Jun 2026

Annual Plan: what’s happening with rates?

The council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 is out now for all Aucklanders’ have their say on.

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Development News

Development 26 Jun 2026

Breathing new life into Old Papatoetoe

There’s a spring in the step of the children who live in this freshly regenerated Auckland neighbourhood.

Council news 16 Jun 2026

How Auckland Council’s deconstruction approach is building a circular future

A new deconstruction approach is helping keep viable homes and materials in use, create local jobs, and support Māori and Pasifika owned enterprises.

Council news 10 Jun 2026

Critical upgrade to boost water supply for Auckland’s inner west communities 

Watercare has completed a major new connection into the Mt Albert reservoir, boosting water security and network resilience for Mt Albert, Ōwairaka and Wesley while increasing capacity to support growth across Auckland’s inner west. 

Development 10 Jun 2026

Two scenarios being considered for potential PC120 changes

Auckland Council is seeking feedback from local boards and mana whenua on two scenarios for possible changes to Plan Change 120 following Government changes to Auckland's housing rules.

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Our Environment

Council news 3 Jul 2026

Protecting Auckland's waterways with smarter technology

Keeping Auckland's streams, harbours and beaches healthier is the goal of a new Auckland Council programme using innovative technology to reduce one of the region's biggest sources of water pollution - sediment.

Council news 2 Jul 2026

Swiss technology trial offers smarter way to reduce waste and protect Auckland’s harbours

Innovative Swiss technology being trialled on Auckland’s North Shore could help reduce thousands of tonnes of sediment waste from going to landfill, while supporting healthier streams, estuaries and harbours.

Things to do 3 Jun 2026

Feathers, forests and foreshore finds across Auckland

From backyard birds to forest favourites and coastal treasures along Auckland’s beaches and estuaries.

Council news 29 May 2026

Community groups get funding boost across Tāmaki Makaurau

From climate resilience to kapa haka, Auckland Council is helping community groups thrive.

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Transport News

Council news 28 May 2026

Auckland Council announces new Transport and Infrastructure Director

Highly experienced transport and infrastructure expert Steve Mutton has been appointed as Auckland Council’s new Transport and Infrastructure Director.

Transport 21 Apr 2026

Transforming Wellesley Street for better connectivity

As midtown turns into a thriving commercial, retail, residential and entertainment neighbourhood, new powerlines and ducting have been installed and 150-year-old water systems have been improved below the surface.