News

Environment 28 Jan 2026

Tāmaki Taiao Alliance launches to supercharge nature regeneration across Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council backs region-wide nature regeneration through Tāmaki Taiao Alliance.

Council news 27 Jan 2026

A few days of wet and wild weather

It’s been a wet and windy few days in Auckland with the extensive rainfall and wind the region has received.

Council news 27 Jan 2026

Celebrate Auckland Pride Festival at Proud Centres across Tāmaki Makaurau

February is Auckland Pride Festival month, one of the most colourful, inclusive and celebratory times of the year.

Council news 23 Jan 2026

Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice

Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice.

Council news 22 Jan 2026

Waitangi Day 2026 events announced for Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council Events and Auckland Council’s Te Tira Huanga are proud to support 2026’s free and whānau-friendly activities.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 21 Jan 2026

Tāmaki Makaurau weather: stay up to date and take care

Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is urging Aucklanders to stay up to date with weather forecasts and take extreme care as continued storm conditions bear down on the region.

Conservation 21 Jan 2026

Bamboo: beloved backyard feature or Auckland’s quiet green invader?

From feature plant to pest: Auckland’s complicated relationship with bamboo.

Zero Waste 20 Jan 2026

Zero-waste resolutions for every lifestyle

No matter what you’re passionate about, there’s a way to reduce waste in everything you do.

Council news 20 Jan 2026

Have your say on proposed changes to Auckland’s waste rules

Have your say on proposed updates to Auckland Council’s Waste Bylaw. Public consultation is now open to Aucklanders.

Walkways 20 Jan 2026

History on our doorstep

Any time of the year these walks build new layers of knowledge about our region’s history.

Things to do 20 Jan 2026

Get out and about in Auckland with these wonderful winter walks

The coldest months of the year are upon us, and curling up on the couch to binge-watch a new series is an essential winter activity.

Dogs 16 Jan 2026

Dog owners warned of karaka berries risk

Reminder: Karaka berries are highly toxic to dogs and can be fatal

Conservation 15 Jan 2026

A forest on the brink of recovery: Kawau Island poised for a pest-free comeback

A forest finding its feet again: Kawau Island’s pest-free future.

Waste 13 Jan 2026

10 surprising things you can recycle at Auckland’s community recycling centres

Here are 10 surprising things you can recycle or reuse at your local CRC instead of sending them to landfill.

Council news 13 Jan 2026

Hosing down the carwash kerfuffle

Surprised by the news Auckland Council is issuing $1500 fines to people who wash their cars at home? So were we...