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Emergency Recovery 15 May 2025

Resilience and unity in Mt Roskill - recovery events

Local groups in Wesley and Mt Roskill are working with flood-affected residents to understand what matters most to them in recovery — including how to be better prepared for future floods

Emergency Recovery 15 May 2025

Storm recovery in East Coast Bays

Community recovery: following major 2023 storms, Auckland's east coast bays communities are focusing on connection and leveraging community systems

Media Release 15 May 2025

New notable trees ready for recognition

A fresh batch of these leafy landmarks have been nominated for the notable tree schedule.

Council news 14 May 2025

Auckland Council announces first stage of CCO Reform

Auckland Council’s Chief Executive, Phil Wilson, has confirmed the final decisions of the Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) Reform consultation with staff across the Auckland Council Group.

Community 14 May 2025

Guardians of the Gulf: meet the summer biosecurity champions

Pest free paradise: how kiwi environmentalists have helped protect our gulf islands.

Dogs 14 May 2025

Toddler attacked by roaming dogs in front yard

Council says enough is enough following brutal dog attack on a toddler.

Arts 14 May 2025

The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon.

Community 14 May 2025

5 ways Māngere Community Enviro Hub is helping the community grow

With food gardens, educational workshops and hāngī events, Māngere Community Enviro Hub is helping the South Auckland community to embrace sustainability.

Council news 14 May 2025

Watercare upgrades water network to support future growth in Pukekohe and Buckland

Watercare has completed a $2m project to ultimately increase the capacity of the water network in Pukekohe and Buckland.

Mayor 13 May 2025

Fix Auckland, Fix New Zealand: Mayor Brown updates Manifesto for Auckland

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has updated his Manifesto for Auckland ahead of the government’s ‘Growth Budget’ to be delivered later this month.

Emergency Recovery 12 May 2025

Check out storm materials for your DIY project

If you’re about to dive into some DIY, check out the materials from storm-damaged homes that are available at your community recycling centre.

Council news 9 May 2025

Ōrewa Library team apply the finishing touches  

A $6.3 million Auckland Council investment to renew the Ōrewa public library has finished ahead of schedule, with new doors set to glide open from 19 May.

Dogs 9 May 2025

Off-leash dogs on sports fields pose serious risk to children and players

Unleashed dogs on sports fields threaten safety of kids.

Conservation 9 May 2025

Voices across ages and fields unite to reimagine Manukau Harbour's future

Cross disciplines and generations in search for solutions at Manukau Harbour Symposium.

Emergency Recovery 8 May 2025

Coatesville bridge replacement begins

Work to replace the Mill Flat Road Bridge in Coatesville is underway, with contractors on site clearing vegetation and carrying out stormwater works.

Transport 8 May 2025

Safe rail bridges coming for Glen Innes, Takaanini and Te Mahia

New pedestrian overbridges at Glen Innes, Takaanini and Te Mahia stations will improve safety and support more frequent and reliable train services when the City Rail Link opens.