News

29 Sep 2020

Canal Road native trees update

Option of land exchange at Canal Road not possible at this time.

Transport 29 Sep 2020

Feedback sought on proposed northwest bus improvements

Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency are asking for feedback on a proposal to significantly improve public transport connections to and from Auckland’s northwest.

29 Sep 2020

Live webinars to help navigate businesses through crisis

Two live business webinars will give Auckland’s small business owners an opportunity to learn how to build resilience within their businesses during disruptive events like COVID-19.

Environment 29 Sep 2020

Auckland’s tree canopy cover grows by 60 hectares

Between 2013 and 2018 average urban ngahere (forest) canopy cover across Auckland increased by about 60 hectares, an area equivalent to around 60 sports fields.

Food / Drink 29 Sep 2020

New list highlights Auckland’s most iconic eats

Iconic Auckland Eats, developed by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development, will feature 100 unique Auckland dishes, as selected by well-known Aucklanders and the public.

Cycling 29 Sep 2020

Walking and Cycling journeys now available on AT Mobile app

Planning a walking or cycling commute has become easier with the launch of a new journey planner function within the AT Mobile app.

Arts 28 Sep 2020

Rainbow Machine wins prestigious award

Rainbow Machine, the Auckland Council-commissioned artwork, has won a globally significant design award.

Waste 28 Sep 2020

Tāmaki Makaurau para kore

Programmes grounded in te ao Māori are helping Auckland to go zero-waste with WMIF funding.

Environment 25 Sep 2020

Student kaitiaki wanted to work in the best work environment in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council is on the lookout for 14 student rangers to join the regional parks team for a three-month paid internship this summer.

Environment 25 Sep 2020

Trail at Auckland Botanic Gardens a finalist in Biosecurity Awards

A two-kilometre interpretive trail designed to educate Aucklanders on the risks to Aotearoa New Zealand’s flora has been selected as a finalist in this year’s NZ Biosecurity Awards.

Environment 24 Sep 2020

Auckland Council adopts cautious approach to adjusting water restrictions

Auckland Council resolved today to maintain residential water restrictions for the time being and, from October 12, to slightly adjust restrictions on outdoor water use by businesses.

23 Sep 2020

Auckland Emergency Management launches new Chinese Work Ready website

Auckland Emergency Management is launching the country’s first business continuity resource developed specifically to build the resilience of the city’s Chinese business community.

Arts 23 Sep 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival – coming up in week one

Uncover the secrets and stories of Tāmaki Makaurau with multiple events - in person and online - coming to the region from 26 September to 11 October.

Heritage 22 Sep 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival whispers city's secrets

Auckland Heritage Festival brings multiple events - in person and online - to the region from 26 September to 11 October 2020.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 22 Sep 2020

Tsunami siren test on 27 September

Auckland’s tsunami siren test will take place at noon on Sunday 27 September 2020, coinciding with the start of daylight saving.

Cycling 22 Sep 2020

Fifteen groups to receive funding from Community Bike Fund

Communities right across the region will benefit from further cycling initiatives with the announcement of this year’s Community Bike Fund recipients.