News

Finance 27 Feb 2026

Six-month results: investing in Auckland’s future

Auckland Council’s six-month results show sustained progress with infrastructure investment, transport improvements and enhanced community services.

Development 27 Feb 2026

Explore new Karanga-a-Hape Station precinct  

The upgrade of station neighbourhoods, the CRL itself and its new timetable will improve how the city moves, grows and competes. 

Community news 26 Feb 2026

New research proves arts and culture are shaping a stronger Tāmaki Makaurau

The Arts Matter research, using a rigorous Value for Investment framework, reveals that targeted cultural funding creates a ripple effect of meaningful change across Auckland’s communities.

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.

Emergency Recovery 23 Feb 2026

2023 Storm Recovery Office enters final phase

The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office is moving towards closure on 30 June 2026 and transitioning ongoing recovery activities to longer-term delivery teams within the council.

Media Release 23 Feb 2026

Government announces changes to Plan Change 120

Updates to Plan Change 120 include a reduction in the plan’s required housing capacity.

Council news 20 Feb 2026

Queensland fruit fly restrictions lifted – Mt Roskill

With no further fruit flies found in the Mt Roskill area, Biosecurity New Zealand has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the area.

Emergency Recovery 19 Feb 2026

Building bridges: Pukekohe’s recovery story

As recovery in Pukekohe shifts to preparedness with the recent completion of their Recovery Plan, strong links between the community and Auckland Council remains vital.

Council news 19 Feb 2026

The town centre section of Northcote’s new greenway is kicking off!

Work gets underway from Monday 23 February on the final town centre section of Te Ara Awataha – Northcote’s new greenway.

Emergency Recovery 19 Feb 2026

Category 3 and home removals pass key milestone

More than 1000 Category 3 buy-outs have now been completed, helping families move away from homes facing serious risks from future floods or landslides. 

Development 18 Feb 2026

CRL to lift tourism and major events in Auckland

‘The events we supported in Auckland in the last financial year delivered more than $89 million in GDP – they are crucial for our success as a region and as a country’ - Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.  

Mayor 18 Feb 2026

Mayor: National Infrastructure Plan Underpins My Agenda

Mayor Wayne Brown says the release of the National Infrastructure Plan (the Plan) is another win for the agenda he has been pushing to fix Auckland’s infrastructure woes.

Finance 17 Feb 2026

All eyes on delivery: Value for Money Committee opens for 2026

Savings and service reviews led the agenda as the Value for Money Committee’s first 2026 meeting echoed its always-on focus for increased efficiency.

Recovery: Milford 16 Feb 2026

Ngā Wairau through my lens

A new competition is inviting youth and rangatahi to share their own perspective on Wairau through photography

Environment news 16 Feb 2026

The ultimate super-mum: Ruahine the kōkako defies age in the Hūnua Ranges

From brink to booming, still breeding at 21 - the kōkako matriarch tells the Hūnua comeback story.

Pest Free 13 Feb 2026

Giving Western Springs lake a fresh start

A deep clean for one of Auckland’s oldest waters will help restore water quality, protect native eels, and honour the cultural heart of Te Wai Ōrea.