News

Conservation 1 May 2025

Pilot project delivers promising results for sustainable urban design

A project to measure the benefits of living roofs in an urban jungle has blossoming results.

Arts 1 May 2025

Te Wheke-a-Muturangi floats on Tāmaki Makaurau waters for first time

Celebrated artwork signals a packed season of the arts in city centre.

Council news 1 May 2025

CCO Reform reaches first major milestone

Auckland Council’s Chief Executive Phil Wilson has today opened consultation with staff on a proposal to integrate the functions of several CCOs.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 1 May 2025

Auckland’s biggest practice-run for emergency response

The biggest emergency relief and welfare-focused emergency response exercise taking place across Tāmaki Makaurau on 2 May.

Plans / Projects 30 Apr 2025

Community support for Auckland’s Annual Plan

Aucklanders have had their say on the 2025/2026 Annual Plan.

Heritage 30 Apr 2025

Digging up the past for Archaeology Week

Auckland’s rich and varied landscape mirrors the diverse heritage of the people who have settled here.

Elections 30 Apr 2025

All the reasons to stand in Auckland’s elections

Information sessions are being held weekly in May across 24 libraries in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Rates 30 Apr 2025

Your rates in action: community activity on the rise

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

Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Council news 24 Apr 2025

Be prepared and plan ahead for Anzac weekend

Aucklanders may see rain over the weekend and we're asking them to plan travel carefully and stay up to date with weather forecasts.

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Open fire season for Tāmaki Makaurau

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Auckland back to an open fire season from 8am on Wednesday 23 April, until further notice.

Council news 23 Apr 2025

Artist plans seascape series at Auckland regional park

An established writer with an affinity for the ocean is thrilled to have the opportunity to live at the idyllic seaside Barr Cottage in Huia, as Auckland Council’s regional parks’ artist in residence for 2025. 

22 Apr 2025

Community vision to create a new central playground

Devoted fans of Auckland’s oldest established park are leading a campaign to fund a new attraction that will inspire its youngest visitors, and their families.

Council news 21 Apr 2025

Thunderstorms are unpredictable, the team did extremely well – Auckland Council CEO Phil Wilson

Our partner agencies say that this week’s response was calm, well-organised and highly professional. I’m proud of that, and proud of the progress made since 2023 to get things to this point.

Council news 17 Apr 2025

Wet and wild week ahead for Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland is in for a very wet and windy few days heading into the Easter holiday break.

Emergency Recovery 17 Apr 2025

What can a property owner dispute?

We have confirmed the process for disputing decisions, to help property owners who want to dispute certain elements of the categorisation and buyout process.