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Pest Free 26 Nov 2025

Paws, partners and pest-free ferries

No rats, no weeds, no worries; keeping the Hauraki Gulf pest-free.

Libraries 24 Nov 2025

Auckland Libraries’ summer reading challenge returns

The beloved, free reading challenge Raumati Reads, returns to transform the school holidays into a reading adventure the whole family can get behind. 

Council news 24 Nov 2025

Auckland Council partners with Aktive to advance sport and physical activity

Auckland Council and Aktive have formed a strategic partnership to work together to increase sport and physical activity opportunities and outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau and Aucklanders. 

Community 24 Nov 2025

Auckland Council launches essential guide to new life in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council is thrilled to announce the launch of its Welcome to Auckland web portal, a helpful and essential guide for anyone making Tāmaki Makaurau their new home. 

Council news 24 Nov 2025

Opportunity ahead as Auckland supercity marks 15 years

I reflect on my time here since day one with both pride and a sense of excitement for the future.

Community 21 Nov 2025

Student art brings Homai Station to life

More than 60 pieces of art from local school students now take pride of place on a new mural at Homai Station.

Dogs 21 Nov 2025

From boardwalks to bush tracks – summer adventures for you and your dog

Fetch, frolic and follow the rules this summer.

Important update
Council news 20 Nov 2025

Coloured sand recall: What Aucklanders need to know

MBIE is providing support after suppliers issued a national recall of several children's coloured play sand products as tests have found low levels of asbestos. Here’s what Aucklanders need to know about safe disposal.

Emergency Recovery 20 Nov 2025

Building stronger neighbourhoods in Kaipātiki

A completed Kaipātiki Community Recovery Plan marks a new milestone for Beach Haven, Northcote Point and Birkenhead in their recovery from 2023 storms.

Council news 20 Nov 2025

Aucklanders urged to have their say: Four days left to shape how we live and play on the North Shore

With just days remaining until public consultation closes, Auckland Council is calling on residents and community groups to share their vision for the future recreational use of AF Thomas Park.

Environment 20 Nov 2025

Hūnua pest control programme complete

Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges reopens to the public.

Council news 20 Nov 2025

Aucklanders urged to look out for and report any hornet sightings this summer

Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing to ramp-up its campaign to locate and eliminate the invasive yellow-legged hornet and want to hear from anyone who has seen this insect.

Council news 20 Nov 2025

Watercare open day offers behind-the-scenes look at $95 million water infrastructure upgrade

Next month in December, Aucklanders will have the opportunity to meet the teams and see the machines behind Watercare’s $95 million water infrastructure upgrades in central Auckland.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Nov 2025

Celebrating 50 years of Coastal Beauty at Āwhitu Regional Park

For five decades, Āwhitu Regional Park has been more than just a park, it’s been the heart of a community and a coastal haven for Aucklanders.

Council news 18 Nov 2025

Changes to natural hazard information on your property LIM

Auckland Council has made natural hazard information more understandable on property LIMs, as part of new national legislation that came into effect this year.

Climate action 17 Nov 2025

New beginnings for Milford: Ngā Wairau project brings hope and renewal

Blessing marks new beginnings for Milford and Wairau communities as blue-green project begins.