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Council news 25 Sep 2025

This is my last hurrah!

After three terms on the council’s Governing Body, a term as chair of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and six years as a North Shore City councillor, Chris Darby is farewelling local government.

Council news 25 Sep 2025

It’s time to enjoy life. It’s so precious!

An unwanted firework coming too close to her young son’s pram and a dilapidated park structure were the catalysts for Sharon Stewart’s first foray into the world of local politics.

Community 24 Sep 2025

The Joyful Movement a finalist in NZ Rainbow Excellence Awards 2025

“We’re thrilled that Auckland Council and The Joyful Movement are a finalist. This project is a true community effort."

Council news 23 Sep 2025

Auckland Council ranger uniforms find new life supporting conservation in Fiji

Auckland Council has extended its commitment to environmental stewardship beyond New Zealand’s shores, donating surplus regional parks ranger uniforms to support conservation efforts in Fiji.

Council news 23 Sep 2025

Council grants coming for Auckland community events

A range of engaging community events in Tāmaki Makaurau over the next year are being made possible with the help of grants from Auckland Council.

City Rail Link 23 Sep 2025

Haere rā Britomart, kia ora Waitematā Station

From 21 September, Auckland’s downtown train station will officially be known as Waitematā Station, retiring the Britomart name.

Community 23 Sep 2025

Watercare opens the gates to Beachlands Wastewater Treatment Plant

Watercare is inviting the communities of Beachlands and Maraetai to step behind the gates and explore the Beachlands Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Council news 23 Sep 2025

Pūkekawa Auckland Domain highlights include restorative gardening trial

A new approach to the way Auckland Council maintains and improves local parks is under way in an exciting pilot project at Auckland’s oldest park. 

Council news 23 Sep 2025

Auckland’s next planning rules are being considered – how do they compare?

The committee will decide on a proposed blueprint for how Auckland grows.

Council news 22 Sep 2025

Opinion: Homelessness in Auckland - From personal experience to collective action

Auckland Council's Head of Community Impact, Dickie Humphries, outlines a path forward on homelessness.

Development 22 Sep 2025

What you need to know

What’s happening with Auckland’s planning rules? Check out the top 10 things to know and how they could shape where and how we live.

Whanau friendly 22 Sep 2025

Future of kiwi music rocks the stage at SUSO 2025 finals

On Saturday evening 20 September, Auckland Town Hall came alive with the finalists of the 2025 Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO) Secondary School Music Competition.

Sustainability 22 Sep 2025

A pathway to construction

Students from Pukekohe High School recently enjoyed an outdoor education session at Te Pae Mahara Roulston War Memorial Park.

Sustainability 22 Sep 2025

Small changes, big wins: cutting power bills and emissions one household at a time

Over the past year, Habitat for Humanity Northern Region, with support from Auckland Council, has helped more than 900 Auckland whānau make their homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to run.

Development 22 Sep 2025

Where Aucklanders Want to Live

New research reveals where Aucklanders most want to live—and why demand is strongest near jobs, shops, public transport, and parks.

Emergency Recovery 19 Sep 2025

Next steps for critical flood works in Māngere central

Major Māngere flood works reach next steps, making way for a bigger bridge.