News

Environment 28 Sep 2017

How to beat African clubmoss

African clubmoss is a serious pest that can spread quickly.

Sports / Leisure 28 Sep 2017

Spring clean your mind

Exercise is good for your body but it’s even better for mental health.

Transport 28 Sep 2017

More transport officers for Auckland's trains

Auckland Transport is aiming to employ more than 200 transport officers.

Beaches 27 Sep 2017

Auckland Council leads the way in erosion and sediment control

Auckland Council has worked with industry experts and mana whenua to produce the GD05 document, which provides guidance for regulators and developers to safely and effectively incorporate sediment control practices into all scales of land developm...

Libraries 27 Sep 2017

Auckland Libraries boldly goes where no book has gone before

Auckland Libraries trials interactive computer program that recommends books based on an individual’s emotions, the time of day, and the weather.

Housing 27 Sep 2017

Funding future greenfield infrastructure

Over the next 30 years, the cost for new infrastructure is around $20 billion to $30 billion. How should this be funded?

Development 27 Sep 2017

Auckland featured in international design magazine

Seattle-based magazine ARCADE looks at how Auckland's successes can help shape other cities.

Cycling 26 Sep 2017

E-bike cuts commute for Auckland Council staff member

Helena has cut her commute from over an hour to less than 20 minutes with her new e-bike.

Cultural 25 Sep 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Check out this week's word and practise your te reo Māori.

Technology / Innovation 22 Sep 2017

Auckland takes out innovation awards

Two Auckland projects have won awards from the International Economic Development Council.

Community 22 Sep 2017

What can Auckland learn from Toronto?

The Auckland Conversations: Liveable=Affordable event was held on Friday 22 September at the Viaduct Events Centre, as part of the RMLA conference.

Community 22 Sep 2017

QuizAKL: The election edition!

Test your knowledge of Auckland with our vaguely election-themed quiz.

Development 22 Sep 2017

Lower Queen Street plaza design revealed

A stunning plaza and pedestrian space for Auckland in Lower Queen Street outside the Britomart Transport Centre.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 21 Sep 2017

Auckland Council supports response to fuel shortage

Auckland Council and its council-controlled organisations are working closely with the government to assist in addressing issues associated with the pipeline rupture and resulting fuel challenges.

Dogs 20 Sep 2017

Council warns against third-party dog registrations

Auckland Council is reminding dog owners around the region that it only accepts payment for dog registrations directly, not through third parties.

Transport 20 Sep 2017

New Auckland Transport Chief Executive

Auckland Transport has appointed Shane Ellison as its new Chief Executive.