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Whanau friendly 5 Nov 2025

Auckland Botanic Gardens unearths Tangled Roots exhibition

This summer, Auckland Botanic Gardens is setting the record straight with Tangled Roots, a unique and diverse exhibition that proves the humble grass family and humanity have long been deeply entangled.  

Housing 3 Nov 2025

Submissions open on Auckland’s future housing plan

Aucklanders can now have their say on proposed changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan – the city’s planning rulebook for where and how new homes and businesses can be built.

Council news 31 Oct 2025

Key summer updates for Muriwai

Muriwai Regional Park visitors will find a range of food options and cool refreshments available at the west coast beach hotspot this summer.

Council news 31 Oct 2025

From General Counsel to Judge

Auckland Council’s General Counsel Helen Wild has been appointed to the High Court of New Zealand as an Associate Judge.

Mayor 31 Oct 2025

Auckland’s Mandate: Finish the Fix, Plan the Future

Mayor Wayne Brown sets out his vision for the new term in office, including progress made and his new policies

Community 31 Oct 2025

The Joyful Movement wins top honours for innovation

The Joyful Movement has been recognised with the New Zealand Rugby Innovation Award at the 2025 NZ Rainbow Excellence Awards.

Environment 30 Oct 2025

A costly cut, $29,000 fine as Judge tells arborist “You should know better”

No insurance safety net as RMA changes hit rule-breaking arborists.

Please be aware that due to fire damage, Fairy Falls Track is currently closed.
Council news 30 Oct 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This update outlines significant progress made since April 2025 to renew and reopen tracks damaged during the severe weather events of 2023.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Oct 2025

Golden hours in Tāmaki Makaurau

As the sun stretches its golden rays into the evening, Auckland transforms into a playground of possibilities.

29 Oct 2025

New lease secures future of Lilliputt on Tāmaki Drive

Did you know one of Auckland’s oldest mini golf courses, Lilliputt on Tāmaki Drive, has been part of Auckland Council’s property portfolio for several decades?

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Conservation 28 Oct 2025

Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges closed as large-scale pest control gets underway

Battling invasive predators: aerial operation aims to restore balance in Hūnua forests

Akl Paths 26 Oct 2025

Top 10 leafy lunch spots in the city centre

We are nurturing more natural spaces for you to enjoy - check out our city centre parks

Development 26 Oct 2025

Uncover what makes Queen Street come alive

It’s the coveted spot in New Zealand’s Monopoly boardgame. It’s New Zealand’s premier street. It fires up the passion of Aucklanders. It’s a dynamic place. And the lower end of Queen Street is all shiny and new and ready for you to visit.

City Centre Waterfront 26 Oct 2025

Top 10 urban delights of Karangahape Road

Welcome to the free spirit of Auckland’s city centre. Edgy, diverse and authentic, Karangahape Road is now an uber-modern, smoothly functioning street.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Oct 2025

From rubbish to rodents: five things you can do to help protect the Hauraki Gulf this summer

With more boats expected on the water, Auckland Council is urging boaties to do their bit to protect this unique environment and here’s how you can help.

Council news 24 Oct 2025

Bringing Pōhutukawa Glade back to life

Work is now under way to bring Pōhutukawa Glade, a much-loved Karekare reserve in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, back to life.