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Media Release 12 Sep 2025

How your targeted rates are improving Auckland’s natural environment and water quality

These targeted rates are ring-fenced for the purpose they are collected – this means they must be used to protect the environment or our waterways.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Sep 2025

5 of the best ways to enjoy spring in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is one of the first parts of Aotearoa to enjoy spring.

Development 11 Sep 2025

More homes near jobs and transport key to lifting Auckland’s economy

“Auckland’s GDP is about 13 per cent higher on a per person basis than the national average.”

Environment 11 Sep 2025

State of the Environment Report: Auckland is improving in part but big challenges lie ahead

Auckland’s environment is showing green shoots of recovery, yet many of our ecosystems are still in trouble.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 10 Sep 2025

Auckland Council building tsunami resilience

“The community is key for Auckland being prepared for emergencies like tsunami."

Elections 9 Sep 2025

Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?

Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.

Development 9 Sep 2025

Auckland’s Draft Planning Rules: Myths vs Facts

Confused about Auckland’s draft plan change? Find out what’s fact, what’s myth, and what the draft rules really mean for Auckland's housing and growth

Whanau friendly 5 Sep 2025

Auckland Heritage Festival celebrates 75 years since the 1950 Empire Games

Auckland’s much-loved Heritage Festival returns from 20 September to 5 October 2025.

Council news 4 Sep 2025

Illegal Manurewa boarding house activity ends in hefty $54,000 penalty

Auckland Council sends a clear message: jeopardising safety for profit won’t be tolerated.

Elections 4 Sep 2025

Who represents you?

The best news about these elections so far is that Aucklanders have more to choose from, with a record number of candidates nominated since 2013.

Council news 4 Sep 2025

Auckland’s tree canopy boosted through council partnership with Te Whangai Trust

The trees – a mix of natives and exotics - were planted across five parks in the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area.

City Centre Waterfront 4 Sep 2025

Auckland’s regenerated city centre is beamed to 90 countries

“Tāmaki Makaurau is a stunning character in its own right.”

Council news 4 Sep 2025

Tāmaki Regeneration Company director appointed

Auckland Council has appointed John Duthie as director of the Tāmaki Regeneration Company.

Media Release 4 Sep 2025

Auckland Heritage Festival celebrates 75 years since the 1950 Empire Games

This year’s theme, ‘Auckland at Play’ explores the spirit of sport and recreation, including honouring the 75th anniversary of the 1950 Empire Games.

Council news 2 Sep 2025

Auckland Council urges dog owners to help ‘break the cycle’ as new data revealed

Animal Management is urging dog owners to desex their dogs as the Animal Management Annual Report is revealed.