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Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?

It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members.

Rare Raukawa gecko rediscovered in Auckland remains elusive

Excitement dampened as enigmatic gecko remains just that!

Rodney moving to council rubbish collections

Rodney residents will have council rubbish collections funded by residential property rates from 1 September 2025.

From the Chair, Henderson-Massey Local Board

Storm-affected land use policy approved

Auckland councillors have approved the approach for the future use of around 1,200 properties bought out following the 2023 storms.

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council

Just listed on Auckland Council’s LinkedIn jobs board is a range of paid positions to govern Tāmaki Makaurau for passionate Aucklanders to consider applying for.

Horse riding trails to try in Auckland

If you're looking for a unique way to explore Auckland, saddle up and check out these horse riding trails at regional parks and beaches.

Turbo-charging tomatoes with Auckland’s food scraps

Thanks to a technology called anaerobic digestion, Aucklanders’ food scraps now provide renewable energy to help power the tomatoes that may very well end up on Aucklanders’ plates.

Auckland insights from the 2024 Quality of Life survey

Detailed regional results from the 2024 Quality of Life survey are now available, providing more insight into how Aucklanders are faring.

Ground broken on the first ‘Making Space for Water’ flood resilience projects

First two Making Space for Waters projects in Mangere begin

Higher bar for consenting helipads on Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier

Auckland Council wants your views on a proposal to tighten rules for consenting new helipads on Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier islands.

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.

Crackdown on unregistered dogs: final infringement notices issued

As part of efforts to promote responsible dog ownership in the Auckland region, dog owners who have failed to register their pets despite multiple opportunities will now face Infringement fines.

Slip repairs begin on road to Manukau Lighthouse

The 80-metre slip, which severed the road, occurred during the 2023 storm events.

Have Your Say: Help shape the future of Auckland’s downtown wharves

Aucklanders are being invited to find out more about proposed plans to improve public access and activity on Auckland’s waterfront.

A day of remembrance

A day of remembrance brings us together annually on Anzac Day (25 April), to commemorate those who gave their lives in service of their country and honour returned servicemen and women.