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Beaches 13 Feb 2026

Auckland’s seven best all tide family beaches

To help you make the most of the sunshine, we’ve rounded up seven family friendly beaches you can enjoy no matter the tide.

Development 13 Feb 2026

Northcote’s new community hub gets underway

Northcote is rapidly transforming.

Council news 11 Feb 2026

Council backs submissions on new planning laws, calls for strong local voice

Auckland Council has unanimously endorsed its submissions on two government bills that would replace the Resource Management Act (RMA)

Dogs 10 Feb 2026

This Valentine’s Day, swipe right on a new best friend

Auckland Council launches “Puppy Love” - the canine dating site helping Aucklanders find a long-term love with four legs.

Council news 9 Feb 2026

Love Food Hate Waste grants now open

Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste grants are open again, and this year there’s extra funding on the table.

Flood resilience 5 Feb 2026

Overland flow path checks to begin in Warkworth and Snells Beach

Checks as part of ongoing work to manage flooding and protect homes.

Council news 5 Feb 2026

Understanding landslides: what you should know

Landslides impact homes, infrastructure, roads and services and the effects of climate change can exacerbate these risks over time.

Council news 4 Feb 2026

More notice, more clarity: how stormwater works are changing for property owners

New law brings clearer communication for stormwater and wastewater works

Parks / Outdoors 4 Feb 2026

5 fantastic Auckland boardwalks to visit this winter

Auckland has many great walking trails designed to adapt to our rainy climate, with beautiful boardwalks that allow you to explore the outdoors while keeping your shoes dry.

Council news 3 Feb 2026

Innovative underground stormwater project targets cleaner water for Hobson Bay

Digging deep beneath the city for cleaner beaches: major stormwater upgrade to improve water quality in Hobson Bay

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.

Dogs 2 Feb 2026

From roaming to responsible

Big snip, big impact: Auckland Council’s desexing dog programme reaches 1,000 and counting.

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.  

Council news 2 Feb 2026

Apply now for Auckland’s new $1m Climate and Emergency Readiness Fund for community action

Backing Auckland communities with funding to build resilience.

City Centre Waterfront 29 Jan 2026

Auckland celebrates the City Rail Link’s first finished station neighbourhood

Take our ten-stop walking tour through the City Rail Link (CRL’s) first finished station neighbourhood.

Council news 28 Jan 2026

Standing proud, in colours of the rainbow

In the countdown to Auckland Pride Festival, Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher outlines why it’s important to stand with our rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau.