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Council news 12 Dec 2025

Auckland Council summer opening hours

Find out about summer hours for libraries, pools, rubbish and recycling collections, and more.

Council news 12 Dec 2025

Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities fund opens

Auckland Council recognises that communities are the heart and soul of Tāmaki Makaurau and the importance of supporting initiatives to help more Aucklanders to live well.

Community 12 Dec 2025

Auckland Council’s Music and Movies in Parks returns, with a twist this season for the music events

Auckland Council’s popular Music and Movies in Parks series returns this summer for 2026.

Conservation 11 Dec 2025

The bats of summer: party animals with wings

Tiny party animals: how bats holiday like humans.

Council news 11 Dec 2025

Safeguarding our coasts: final two shoreline adaptation plans confirmed for Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council has confirmed two more shoreline adaptation plans for Tāmaki Makaurau, bringing the total to 20, completing the programme.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2025

Queen Street becomes a magical pathway of festive light

Kids can phone an elf, shine selfie pics on the sun, make a seagull squawk, witness Santa’s workshop and more. Don’t miss 2025’s new promenade of festive fun. 

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2025

Giant advent calendars, markets, music and more sparkle in the city centre

In a first for New Zealand if not the world, five giant neon columns shine in a magical festive pathway along Queen Street.

Beaches 9 Dec 2025

How to keep safe in the water

When your favourite swimming spot calls, take the time to think about how to stay safe and what to do if you or others get into trouble.

City Rail Link 9 Dec 2025

Skylid has landed

The plaza, with its central Skylid feature, is expected to become a favourite lunch-spot and place to pause.

Climate action 8 Dec 2025

More funding, more impact:

$1m boost to power up community climate action and emergency preparedness across Auckland

Council news 5 Dec 2025

Value for Money: council delivers more reviews

The first of a series of Value for Money reviews underway this term has been delivered by Auckland Council.

Council news 5 Dec 2025

More Aucklanders than ever taking climate action

Aucklanders are embracing climate action in record numbers, with more people getting involved each year and the momentum is building.

Council news 5 Dec 2025

$53 million savings secured by council

By the end of the first financial quarter this year, Auckland Council has locked in 62 per cent of its $86 million annual savings target.

Mayor 4 Dec 2025

Auckland Mayor represents NZ in inaugural Southern Link trade route

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown will represent New Zealand in the inaugural Southern Link trade route this evening.

Environment 3 Dec 2025

Get on board – waste-wise tips for boaties

Auckland Council is appealing to boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water this summer to conserve our oceans and coastlines.

Plans / Projects 3 Dec 2025

A plan that holds water: Auckland Council stormwater services get government stamp of approval

Central government has backed Auckland Council’s stormwater services for being high quality and efficiently run.