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Council news 12 Jan 2026

Vehicle access to Muriwai Beach - update

Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach will once again be vehicle free this summer for the upcoming peak holiday period.

Council news 8 Jan 2026

“I don’t care where as long as I’m Mayor”

Mayor Wayne Brown acknowledges the passing of Sir Tim Shadbolt, a former Mayor of Waitematā City here in Tāmaki Makaurau and Invercargill in the deep south.

Conservation 8 Jan 2026

From city wharves to wild dunes

Birds and beaches – the summer guide to protecting Auckland’s coastal shorebirds.

Council news 8 Jan 2026

Queensland fruit fly – Mt Roskill

On 7 January 2026, a single male Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) was found in a backyard surveillance trap in the suburb of Mt Roskill in Auckland.

Elections 31 Dec 2025

Nominations open for Papatoetoe subdivision new election

Nominations are open for candidates in the new election. There are four seats to be filled and nominations are open until midday, Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Council news 31 Dec 2025

New Year Honours: celebrating Jack Hobbs (MNZM)

Auckland Council celebrates former Auckland Botanic Gardens Manager Jack Hobbs being appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the New Year Honours List for 2026, for services to horticulture.

Council news 19 Dec 2025

Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120

The panel will carefully consider every submission made on proposed Plan Change 120

Council news 19 Dec 2025

Democracy in action for A F Thomas Park

During Auckland Council’s consultation on the future of recreation at A F Thomas Park, a group of 40 residents from across the North Shore and Albany Wards took part in a three-day deliberative forum.

Emergency Recovery 19 Dec 2025

Storm Recovery Navigation Services

Storm Recovery Navigators were were to help Aucklanders in their recovery from 2023 storms

Emergency Recovery 19 Dec 2025

Social and wellbeing support

Various social and wellbeing support is available to you, including free help with processing home insurance claims, temporary accommodation assistance and mental health support.

Council news 18 Dec 2025

New Year’s Eve celebrations for 2026 in central Auckland

Auckland Council group is proud to partner with SkyCity and Vector Lights once again this year to host New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city centre.

Emergency Recovery 18 Dec 2025

Healing through words and illustrations: Ko Roimata te Awa

Matua Ngaru School children have published a book which shares their stories, words and illustrations following the flooding of the Kumeū River.

Elections 18 Dec 2025

No discrepancies with west Auckland votes

There are no issues with voting in the west Auckland wards in the recent local elections.

Council news 17 Dec 2025

Waitangi ki Manukau 2026 returns to a new beat!

Waitangi ki Manukau is returning to Manukau Sports Bowl in 2026 and bringing with it a stellar new line-up.

Beaches 17 Dec 2025

Safeswim rolls out expanded beach and water-quality coverage for summer

Swim smarter this summer as Safeswim expands across Auckland.

Emergency Recovery 17 Dec 2025

After the Storms: The local leaders who held Auckland together

A seven-month leadership programme has supported 23 local storm recovery leaders to keep building on the work they began in 2023 when it mattered most.