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Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Jul 2025

Emergency response skills enhanced through Operation Waitākere

Volunteers were put through their paces on Auckland’s west coast in a severe weather emergency exercise.

Community 2 Jul 2025

Unsafe church building results in conviction

Auckland District Court convicts local church trust and church leader for defying building safety rules.

Dogs 2 Jul 2025

Do you know where your dog is?

Tips to be a responsible dog owner including registering your dog, preventing roaming, exercising responsibly, and following local rules.

Environment 1 Jul 2025

Innovation under pressure: Greville Road project sets new sustainability standard

Sustainable stormwater solution keeps motorway moving and waste out of landfill

Community 1 Jul 2025

Keep the kids busy: Top things to do across Auckland these school holidays

School holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained without spending a fortune, Auckland Council has you covered.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Jul 2025

Four new North Shore playgrounds to explore

From pirate ships and sports courts to climbing frames and carousels, these four new and upgraded playgrounds on Auckland's North Shore are worth a visit.

Council news 1 Jul 2025

New council functions launch following CCO integration

Today marks the establishment of three new Auckland Council development and property-related functions following the integration of Eke Panuku Development Auckland and the economic development arm of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited into the council.

Mayor 1 Jul 2025

Auckland Unifies Urban Development: New Office Centralises Growth and Investment

Today marks the establishment of the new Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) at Auckland Council.

Environment 30 Jun 2025

From silt to solution: Alnwick Pond project cuts carbon and restores habitat

Smart, green, clean: the Alnwick Pond that’s doing it all.

Arts 30 Jun 2025

A fortnight of show-stoppers brings Matariki Festival to a close

Watch the city centre’s streets and squares become a canvas for extraordinary Māori artistry

Council news 27 Jun 2025

Making room to move along Ellerslie-Panmure Highway

New updates for Ellerslie / Panmure Highway.

Development 27 Jun 2025

Watercare flood recovery works underway in Murrays Bay

Watercare is carrying out a $1.5 million project in Murrays Bay.

Environment news 26 Jun 2025

Community-led action ramps up for Council’s flood resilience programme as central groups join network

Auckland Council has welcomed four new community organisations from central Auckland into its Making Space for Water programme, marking a key milestone in the city’s community-led approach to flood resilience.

Media Release 26 Jun 2025