News

Environment news 22 May 2025

Auckland flood project wins prestigious award

Groundbreaking Quay Street tunnel project wins Project of the Year.

Council news 20 May 2025

Council’s smart solutions to daily business

A long-term plan initiative for Auckland Council to do more with less, is reinventing how the council uses technology and purchases services, while also delivering better customer experiences.

Council news 20 May 2025

Auckland Council locks in $66m savings ahead of deadline

Auckland Council has met its full year’s savings target – securing its $66 million savings goal three months ahead of schedule.

Matariki 20 May 2025

Matariki Festival’s 2025 programme launches

Matariki Festival is a celebration of the Māori New Year for all to enjoy. This year it spans five weeks from 7 June to 13 July.

Council news 20 May 2025

New timeline for property revaluation

Auckland Council is in the process of delivering its three-yearly property revaluations, ahead of the 2025/2026 rating year.

Media Release 20 May 2025

Auckland Mayor takes tech and innovation to the next level

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is establishing a new Innovation and Technology Alliance, bringing together the public and private sectors to attract capital and boost productivity.

Community 19 May 2025

Manukau Domain upgrades complete

Better connections around the Manukau Domain have been unlocked

Council news 19 May 2025

New fleet fortifies Auckland Emergency Management capability

Auckland Emergency Management’s ability to deliver urgent response operations has been further enhanced,

Council news 19 May 2025

Have your say on the future use of Western Springs Stadium

Aucklanders are invited to provide feedback to help shape the future use of Western Springs Stadium.

Council news 18 May 2025

Auckland Regional Parks track update

This the first update in a series covering what’s been done and what’s to come in Auckland Council’s efforts to maintain and renew our extensive network of regional park tracks.

Emergency Recovery 16 May 2025

Reminder: categorisation programme is closed

Following recent bad weather, the Recovery Office has noted an increase in homeowners asking to join the categorisation programme.

Conservation 16 May 2025

Walking together: Council, mana whenua and community deepen conservation relationships online

Guardians of the future: Māori knowledge takes centre stage in Tāmaki Makaurau conservation.

Council news 16 May 2025

New notable trees ready for recognition

A fresh batch of Auckland’s leafy landmarks have been put forward to be preserved on the notable tree schedule.

Council news 16 May 2025

Southern Rural Strategy will cultivate industry, resilience and communities

A new strategy for how and where Auckland’s southern rural area will grow and change over the next 30 years has been approved by Auckland’s Policy and Planning Committee.  

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 15 May 2025

Connection and kōrero at first Community Civil Defence Emergency Management forum

Events like these are essential for enhancing emergency readiness in Tāmaki Makaurau.

City Centre Waterfront 15 May 2025

Albert Park end of Victoria Street’s linear park OPENS

Watched over by the ancient trees of Albert Park, four new trees - pūriri, pōhutukawa, titoki and rewarewa - now shade Victoria Street East.