News

Rates 22 Aug 2025

Support options available for paying rates

Auckland Council has a range of financial assistance available for paying rates.

City Centre Waterfront 21 Aug 2025

New midtown ‘green link’ edges closer, as next part of Victoria Street cycleway opens

“Construction fences around these midtown works are diminishing and the quality of design and careful staging of the renewal are visible.”

Community 21 Aug 2025

Eat your way around the world all in one place: Ōtāhuhu

Whether you’re a foodie, culture seeker, or simply after a great family or friends’ day out, Ōtāhuhu is calling.

Development 21 Aug 2025

Safer, smarter, better-connected: Draft changes to boost flood protections and housing - maps available

Draft changes to better protect people and property from high-risk hazards and focus more homes close to town centres and transport progress to the next stage.

Community 20 Aug 2025

Four fantastic Auckland community hubs to enjoy

Step into one of Auckland Council’s community centres, hubs or libraries and you’re bound to see, hear or taste something interesting.

Development 18 Aug 2025

Auckland Council to consider draft rules to boost flood protections and housing

Draft planning rules aim to better protect people and property from flooding while enabling more homes near fast, frequent transport, jobs, shop and everyday services

Rates 15 Aug 2025

Council rates - here’s how it works

This year’s rates are based on updated property values, ensuring costs are shared fairly across 630,000 Auckland ratepayers. We answer some of the most common questions about how rates are set

Council news 15 Aug 2025

Moving forward to improve flood resilience in Wairau

Auckland Council continues to progress its planning for the Wairau flood resilience project to restore part of AF Thomas Park to act as a flood storage wetland and reduce the risk of flooding for the wider Wairau area.

Council news 14 Aug 2025

Council progresses Deed of Acknowledgement for Waitākere Ranges

Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee has today made a key decision to support the proposed Deed of Acknowledgement for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area, and to establish a Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum.

Council news 14 Aug 2025

Information on valuation objections

The council is now progressing these objections through our valuation providers, Opteon and Quotable Value.

Community 14 Aug 2025

Uncovering hidden wai: iwi and council unite to understand ancestral waters

Restoring mana to Tāmaki wai: Council supports iwi-led environmental monitoring project to reveal forgotten streams beneath the streets of central Tāmaki Makaurau.

Dogs 14 Aug 2025

Council sends clear message with latest prosecution, if a dog bites the owner will face consequences

Dog attack crisis deepens as Auckland Council shows zero tolerance for reckless owners.

Conservation 13 Aug 2025

Pest control in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges gets underway

Pests beware – Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges go on the offensive.

Conservation 12 Aug 2025

Certified and cheeky: meet Ronnie, Auckland Council’s newest conservation canine

From chewing beds to chasing rodents, Ronnie joins the biosecurity big league.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Aug 2025

Giving our wetlands a watery hug

Drive along any Auckland motorway and eventually you’ll see tidal areas with shelly banks and pūkeko.

Zero Waste 11 Aug 2025

Renovation tips to save money and reduce waste

Here are our top tips for minimising waste during renovations.