News

Community 18 Jul 2025

Opinion: Let’s unlock the potential for Auckland’s future

Nominations are now open for the Auckland Local Elections 2025 - grab this opportunity to get involved and make a real difference for your community.

Council news 16 Jul 2025

How our new open space, sport and recreation strategy will help make all of Auckland our backyard

Auckland Council is planning ahead to unlock open space, sports and recreation across the region

Council news 15 Jul 2025

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland earns 23 finalist spots at NZ Event Awards

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has clinched an impressive number of finalists in this year’s NZEA New Zealand Events Awards.

Council news 15 Jul 2025

Planning Auckland’s cemetery needs for future generations

Auckland Council is planning ahead to ensure burial capacity for decades to come across the region.

Elections 15 Jul 2025

Pre-Election Report: Auckland Council’s key issues for incoming elected members

Auckland Council’s Pre-Election Report identifies six key issues for the council’s next Governing Body.

Dogs 15 Jul 2025

Auckland Council calls for overhaul of national dog control laws

The council says legislative reform is needed to bring problems with roaming and uncontrolled dogs under control.

Transport 15 Jul 2025

Auckland Transport’s fareshare cuts costs and emissions

Auckland businesses are turning to a new public transport initiative to cut costs, reduce emissions, and attract talent.

Council news 15 Jul 2025

Next stage of pest eradication on Kawau Island begins

Auckland Council and its partners have been working closely with landowners and residents on an operation to restore the extensive native forest on Kawau Island.

Climate action 15 Jul 2025

From finance to forest: Auckland’s new bond brings benefits for people and planet

Bonds that grow: Council’s tree-linked finance supports greener, stronger communities.

Development 15 Jul 2025

The best of the Wests: Te Puna Creative Hub celebrates Outrageous Fortune

Auckland’s screen production sector delivered $940 million to the region’s economy in 2024, with 1700 businesses employing 4300 people.

Council news 15 Jul 2025

Spike in vehicles being used to damage sports fields, parks, called out by Auckland Council

Auckland Council is calling out as totally unacceptable a recent spike in vehicles being illegally driven on sports fields and walking tracks, making them unusable, and costing ratepayers thousands of dollars.

Rates 15 Jul 2025

Your rates – frequently asked questions

Your rates pay for a wide range of day-to-day activities and services, and support investment in Auckland’s assets.

Council news 14 Jul 2025

Tūpuna Maunga Research Scholarship 2025/2026 open for applications

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is now inviting applications for its 2025/2026 research scholarship.

Media Release 14 Jul 2025

New leadership group to drive Auckland’s innovation future

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown today announced the appointment of a high-calibre Leadership Group to steer the Auckland Innovation & Technology Alliance.

Midtown 11 Jul 2025

Big changes in midtown, with major upgrades nearing completion

Auckland’s midtown area is being transformed. As major works progress, we’re seeing new public spaces, better transport links, and future-ready infrastructure come to life.

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Council news 11 Jul 2025

Aucklanders asked to plan ahead for a gusty day and rainy Friday commute

Aucklanders are being asked to plan ahead for a rainy commute home with this morning’s wintery weather to continue throughout the day and much of tonight.