News

Community 11 Aug 2025

104 community gardens and other innovation help communities grow their own food

From backyard garden boxes to chicken coops, Aucklanders are digging in to help food inequity and nourish the planet.

Council news 6 Aug 2025

Kaitiakitanga and community at the heart of Deed of Acknowledgement

More than 2,200 people and organisations have shared their views on a proposed Deed of Acknowledgement for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area (WRHA).

Community 6 Aug 2025

Five stars for the future: Te Hono sets a new standard for sustainable design

Te Hono has been awarded a prestigious 5 Green Star rating, recognising its standout performance in sustainable design.

Council news 5 Aug 2025

New website puts coastal data in Aucklanders’ hands

Auckland’s coastal monitoring data is now publicly viewable on Auckland Council’s newly launched Coastal Monitoring Portal.

Candidates confirmed
Elections 4 Aug 2025

Auckland elections candidates have been announced. Who will you vote for?

A total of 477 nominations for Auckland Elections 2025 were received as at midday Friday 1 August when nominations closed.

Conservation 1 Aug 2025

Ten sites of cultural significance to mana whenua recognised in Auckland’s planning rules

Ten places with significant mana whenua values have been added to Auckland’s planning documents.

Council news 1 Aug 2025

Auckland Council invests $9.5 million in community sports facilities through grants

Councillor Angela Dalton says non-council-owned sports facilities play an important part in the region’s sport and recreation facility network.

Council news 1 Aug 2025

Council gives $500,000 boost to grassroots sports organisations to get Aucklanders active

Councillor Julie Fairey says she’s pleased Auckland Council continues to support sports organisations with their goals of getting Tāmaki Makaurau residents active.

Community 1 Aug 2025

6 ways to make the most of Auckland Council Libraries

Off the page! Go beyond the bookshelves at Auckland Council Libraries and discover all the amazing things on offer, from workshops to exercise classes.

Council news 1 Aug 2025

Tsunami advisory now lifted

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) advises all tsunami advisories have been lifted. Strong and unusual current will continue into the weekend.

Community 31 Jul 2025

The building has gone - but the materials live on

The aging Norman King Building in the middle of Northcote is no more.

Council news 31 Jul 2025

New data reflects increasing need on our streets

Data collected by organisations to measure homelessness in Tāmaki Makaurau, and collated by Auckland Council, is showing another jump in the number of people now living without shelter.

Media Release 31 Jul 2025

New data reflects increasing need on our streets

Data collected and collated shows another jump in the number of people now living without shelter.

Council news 29 Jul 2025

Auckland Council update on Chief of Staff

Auckland Council’s Chief Executive Phil Wilson has today completed a review of matters relating to the Office of the Mayor of Auckland’s Chief of Staff, Jazz Singh.

Arts 28 Jul 2025

From maunga to lagoon, wind breathes light into footbridge

Environmental cues light new bridge, already a hit with Panmure locals.

Whanau friendly 28 Jul 2025

Behind the books: How the We Read Auckland festival comes together

Held each August, We Read Auckland festival brings together readers and writers through a mix of events, including author talks, writing workshops, and community activations across Tāmaki Makaurau.