News

Transport 5 Apr 2017

Remember: The phone stops in the car

Watch Sophie’s story to see just how much devastation can be caused when you take your eyes, mind or hands off-task when you're behind the wheel.

Sports / Leisure 4 Apr 2017

7 sports projects that will help 121,000 Aucklanders get more active

Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee has approved the allocation of $508,000 in funding from the 2017/2018 Regional Sport and Recreation Grants Programme.

Environment 3 Apr 2017

Kiwi to return home to Hunua Ranges

North Island brown kiwi will be released this afternoon in the Hunua Ranges, the first of their species to inhabit the area for decades.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 3 Apr 2017

Aucklanders urged to reduce water use by 20 litres per day

This week’s storm has restricted the treatment capacity of the city’s largest water treatment plant.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 3 Apr 2017

Update: Auckland's water supply

Watercare is still dealing with the effects of the Tasman Tempest and is treating less water than normal.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 3 Apr 2017

Water update: No further need for savings

Watercare is advising Aucklanders that the need to save water has now ended, with the organisation confident they can fulfil demand.

Sports / Leisure 31 Mar 2017

WATCH: All Blacks reveal their secret training ground

Here's a clue: It's big, beautiful and available to all of us.

Heritage 30 Mar 2017

Information about treaty land now available on Geomaps

The new Treaty Settlements feature on the Auckland Council GIS viewer Geomaps allows for people to learn about the history of treaty land in Auckland.

Policies / Regulations 30 Mar 2017

Fire rules to change now summer's over

The Auckland Rural Fire District season changes on 2 April, allowing open fires on the mainland without fire permits.

Plans / Projects 29 Mar 2017

Productivity Commission recommends changes to urban planning

In 2015 the government asked the Productivity Commission to look at ways to improve New Zealand’s planning system.

Cycling 29 Mar 2017

WATCH: How to stay safe on your scooter

Scooter Sense is about sensing danger in each situation, meaning that you are able to anticipate possible problems and act to avoid them.

Sports / Leisure 28 Mar 2017

Woman changes lifetime of bad habits to lose 43kg

When Sue French joined the Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre in Whangaparaoa three years ago she was 106kg and had an extremely high risk of developing cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Cultural 28 Mar 2017

Chinese Cultural Centre for Auckland

A Chinese Cultural Centre is to be established in Auckland, following the signing of an agreement between Mayor Phil Goff and Chinese Ambassador Wang Lutong.

Housing 27 Mar 2017

Housing First launches to help Auckland’s homeless

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Social Housing Minister Amy Adams have launched Housing First Auckland, which aims to house 472 homeless Aucklanders and provide wrap-around services.

Educational 27 Mar 2017

Online Cenotaph a living memorial

Auckland War Memorial Museum’s Online Cenotaph is a living memorial to those who served Aotearoa New Zealand during times of international conflict.

Plans / Projects 27 Mar 2017

Mayor welcomes report on light rail to airport

Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed government and Council agreement on the need for light rail from the airport to city.