News

18 Dec 2019

Chair and director appointed to Auckland Transport board

Adrienne Young-Cooper has been appointed the new chair of Auckland Transport.

Akl Paths 17 Dec 2019

Trail running adventure on the Manukau Harbour coastal trails

Steering clear of the Waitakere Ranges, a group of west Auckland trail runners is exploring the network of coastal trails around Manukau Harbour.

16 Dec 2019

Picnic in a park this summer

Summer's here so it's time to plan a picnic in one of Auckland's beautiful parks.

16 Dec 2019

Auckland ready to welcome in the new decade

Auckland will be the first major city in the world to welcome in 2020, and this year several streets in the downtown area will be pedestrianised for visitors to move freely and safely and enjoy the New Year’s Eve festivities.

Transport 16 Dec 2019

Life after loss: The devastating reality of death on our roads

Under the Vision Zero plan, there's a goal of no deaths or serious injuries on our transport network by 2050.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Kauri ambassadors out in parks for summer

Summer is here and so are our kauri ambassadors, who will be out and about in parks and on open tracks for the next few months.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Churchill Fellowship awarded to council's waste specialist

Auckland Council’s Senior Waste Planning Advisor for Construction and Demolition Waste, Mark Roberts, has been awarded a 2019 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship.

Mayor 12 Dec 2019

Legislation will help fund infrastructure for Auckland housing

Legislation introduced to Parliament on 12 December to provide additional tools to fund and finance infrastructure has been welcomed by Auckland Council.

Environment 12 Dec 2019

Stowaway caught trying to hitch a ride on Rangitoto ferry

A vigilant Fullers360 crew member seized a small plague skink on a vessel due to depart for Rangitoto Island recently - the sixth recorded plague skink interception since 2016.

Dogs 12 Dec 2019

Piri’s puppies arrive in time for Christmas

Piri, one of Auckland Council's biosecurity dogs, has given birth to seven happy, healthy puppies.

Dogs 11 Dec 2019

A new generation of council pups on its way

Piri, one of Auckland Council's hard-working biosecurity dogs is expecting puppies - and it's almost time to meet them.

Heritage 11 Dec 2019

Auckland Heritage Festival Diary - Kids and Families

Explore some of the Auckland Heritage Festival highlights for kids and families.

11 Dec 2019

Vector Lights shine bright for Waitangi Day

Bringing the history of Tāmaki Makaurau to life – through light.

11 Dec 2019

Tāmaki Makaurau celebrates Waitangi

Come along to Waitangi ki Manukau for a fun-filled family day out to enjoy culture, music, kōrero and kai and celebrate our national day.

10 Dec 2019

Climate focussed annual budget welcomed by chair

Cutting the council’s own emissions by nearly 20 per cent is a big step forward in climate leadership.

Mayor 10 Dec 2019

Mayor outlines plans to cut council emissions by 20 per cent

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has outlined his annual budget proposal.