News

Transport 15 May 2017

Don’t let red lights bring out the worst in you

Waitemata Road Policing Manager Inspector Trevor Beggs says running a red light is a risk nobody should be willing to take.

Sports / Leisure 12 May 2017

Campervan park popping up in Ellerslie

A new short term campervan park at Ellerslie Racecourse has been given the green light, opening up some additional accommodation options in time for World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017) and the DHL New Zealand Lions series.

12 May 2017

John Kirwan shows pride of Auckland to Lions fans

Rugby legend, mental health campaigner and proud Aucklander Sir John Kirwan is schooling up British and Irish Lions fans on the diverse experiences our region has to offer.

12 May 2017

Panuku snags construction, management awards

Panuku Development Auckland is celebrating after clinching two Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) awards.

Environment 11 May 2017

Invasive myrtle rust disease discovered on mainland NZ

The Ministry for Primary Industries MPI has confirmed the presence of myrtle rust in the North Island for first time, in Kerikeri.

11 May 2017

China-NZ tourism opportunities on the horizon for Auckland

Auckland is gearing up to seize opportunities created by the official bilateral 'China-New Zealand Year of Tourism' in 2019, which will further boost Auckland's second-largest inbound visitor market.

Plans / Projects 10 May 2017

Auckland Transport recognised at Procurement Excellence Awards

The City Rail Link won the Sustainability Project of the Year and AT's Procurement Manager for Infrastructure, Dave Colquhoun was a finalist in the Procurement Professional of the Year award.

Environment 10 May 2017

Could worms be your most useful pet?

They may not be the most beautiful creature but the humble tiger worm could be a fantastic addition to your household. Find out why!

Community 9 May 2017

Works begin on housing site in Hobsonville Point

Works began on an Auckland Council-owned site in Hobsonville Point, paving the way for more than 400 homes.

Technology / Innovation 9 May 2017

Auckland Council launches improved website

The first stage of Auckland Council’s new website is now ready to use.

Environment 9 May 2017

Weed to watch: Pampas

It’s often mistaken for native toetoe, but invasive lookalike pampas grass can out-compete native vegetation, pose a fire risk and provide habitat for rodents and possums.

Whanau friendly 8 May 2017

Rates of obese 4-year-olds drop

The Auckland Regional Public Health Service says rates of obese pre-schoolers are dropping, but adults tip the scales.

Transport 8 May 2017

New public transport app launched

AT Mobile makes catching a bus, train or ferry much easier.

Environment 5 May 2017

Auckland Council submits on the government’s Clean Water package

The submission supports, in principle, the new national swimmability target – to make 90 per cent of large rivers and lakes swimmable by 2040.

Environment 3 May 2017

Claim that pigs kill kauri isn’t hogwash

Recent research suggests that we are not the only ones spreading kauri dieback and other plant diseases – pigs can spread them, too.

Transport 2 May 2017

New directors for Auckland Transport board

Former Finance Minister Sir Michael Cullen, Mary-Jane Daly and Kylie Clegg have been appointed to the board of the Auckland Council-controlled organisation Auckland Transport (AT).