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Council news 9 Apr 2026

Prepare now for Cyclone Vaianu

AEM is advising all Aucklanders to prepare now for the incoming weather.

Council news 9 Apr 2026

Auckland Council Libraries releases te reo Māori – English children’s book celebrating stories of Polynesia

Tamariki and their whānau are invited on a literary journey across the Pacific with Rere Atu Ki Poronihia: Flight to Polynesia.

Council news 2 Apr 2026

Tsunami siren testing at Ōrewa on Sunday 5 April

"No action is required from the public and there’s no cause for alarm during the testing."

Council news 1 Apr 2026

Auckland Council remembers the life of Sir Barry Curtis

Sir Barry Curtis, the former Mayor of Manukau who devoted nearly 40 years of his life to serving the people of Manukau and Auckland has passed away.

Council news 1 Apr 2026

Restricted fire season for Hauraki Gulf islands

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has announced that all islands of the Hauraki Gulf have entered a restricted fire season from 1 April, until further notice.

Council news 30 Mar 2026

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted in Papatoetoe

Biosecurity New Zealand has announced today that it has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe

Council news 25 Mar 2026

Auckland’s annual plan – give your feedback by this Sunday

Aucklanders have until this Sunday (29 March) to provide their feedback on Auckland Council’s plan for the year ahead.

Mayor 24 Mar 2026

Auckland Council’s new advisory panels appointed

More than 100 members of Auckland’s advisory panels this week officially start an important role to enhance Auckland Council’s democratic structure.

Council news 23 Mar 2026

Key section of Te Whau Pathway open to Aucklanders

How would you like to walk or cycle alongside the Whau awa?

Changes to Dog Control Act can't come soon enough for Auckland
Council news 23 Mar 2026

It’s a start – council welcomes review of Dog Control Act and urges urgency

Current legislation doesn't let us get on top of increasing dog numbers roaming our streets or help us keep the public safe.

Council news 20 Mar 2026

Understanding Auckland’s regional flood maps

In Auckland, we’ve seen how natural hazards like flooding, coastal erosion and landslides can impact people, homes and businesses.

Council news 20 Mar 2026

Auckland’s digital library - a story of growth, access, and community

Across Tāmaki Makaurau reading has quietly transformed.

Council news 20 Mar 2026

Venue access: how we manage our bookable community spaces

Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher responds to concerns about the council’s approach to venue hire of our community meeting halls and shared spaces.

Finance 19 Mar 2026

Auckland’s annual plan – have you given feedback yet?

Auckland Council’s plan for 2026/2027 is out for public feedback now, setting out the council’s services, activities and spend for the year ahead. Aucklanders are encouraged to share their views by Sunday, 29 March.

Sports / Leisure 13 Mar 2026

Colin Dale Park raceway up and running with Auckland Council support

A new top-of-the-line karting facility at Colin Dale Park in the city’s south is open for Aucklanders to use thanks to support from Auckland Council.

Council news 11 Mar 2026

Small ideas, big impact: How simple digital tools help Auckland’s factories thrive

Auckland’s manufacturing firms keep thousands of people in work and contribute billions to the economy.