News

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 21 Sep 2026

Tsunami siren testing at Ōrewa on 27 September

The sirens are tested bi-annually, and Adam Maggs, General Manager of Auckland Emergency Management says no action is required from the public.

Mayor 21 Sep 2026

City Rail Link train patronage a record-breaker

Auckland’s rail network has recorded its busiest week ever in the first seven days of CRL services

Emergency Recovery 18 Sep 2026

Milford storm-affected land update – September 2026

Removal of Category 3 houses ramps up in Milford.

Conservation 17 Sep 2026

Fence it, plant it, restore it

Local boards chip in an extra $280,000 to help rural landowners tackle erosion, restore wetlands and improve water quality across the region.

Development 17 Sep 2026

Whistlestop tour: North Shore, city, waterfront and back again

Part two of our whistlestop series takes in three stunning CRL stations, leafy hideaways, beautiful art and waterfront views.

Transport 16 Sep 2026

Growth without the carbon

Aucklanders are getting more public transport services, cleaner ways to travel and more investment in transport infrastructure, while transport emissions continue to fall. 

Council news 16 Sep 2026

Council backs proposal to bring MOTAT into Auckland Council group

Auckland's Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) has moved a step closer to joining the Auckland Council group

Libraries 16 Sep 2026

Step into the ring

Aucklanders are invited to step into the ring as King Pin, a unique, new exhibition showcases the extraordinary personal collection of New Zealand’s foremost boxing and wrestling historian.

Community news 15 Sep 2026

How a vision for Maungawhau helped create a celebration of Tāmaki Makaurau

What began as a desire to help Aucklanders connect with the stories of Maungawhau has grown into a wider celebration of an important part of the origins of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's history.

Council news 15 Sep 2026

Game on: Auckland hosts conference for game development as sector value climbs to $1bn in NZ

Auckland is hosting the New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) for the first time in nearly a decade.

Council news 14 Sep 2026

El Niño is here Auckland – what’s your plan?

A hot, dry summer is likely this year; no need to panic though - simple things Aucklanders can do before summer turns up the heat.

Things to do 14 Sep 2026

6 ways to put a spring in your step this season

Spring has arrived in Tāmaki Makaurau, bringing longer days, blossoming parks and the perfect excuse to try something new.

Development 14 Sep 2026

Whistlestop tour: Big adventures for little explorers

Part 1 of our whistlestop tour is a chance to have unique family adventures by train. Experience the new City Rail Link, thrill-seeking playgrounds, and active imaginings.

Māori outcomes 11 Sep 2026

5 ways to get immersed in te reo Māori this Mahuru Māori and Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Tāmaki Makaurau offers a range of experiences that invite people of all ages to engage, explore and celebrate te reo Māori this month. 

Council news 11 Sep 2026

Office move: council snaps up new office space for savings and efficiency

Auckland Council has agreed to a new corporate property opportunity which will see teams from across the council group move closer to its corporate HQ and realise future savings.

Development 11 Sep 2026

A defining moment for Auckland as City Rail Link opens

“I encourage Aucklanders to get on board and make the most of this significant investment in our city's future" - Mayor Wayne Brown.