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Pools 4 Mar 2025

Closer look at Auckland’s pools welcomed by councillors

Councillors welcomed a closer look into Auckland’s swimming pool network at February’s Policy and Planning Committee. 

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City Centre Waterfront 4 Mar 2025

Strand Arcade opens an elegant new food and beverage chapter

Heritage architects describe Strand Arcade as one of the grandest surviving shopping arcades in New Zealand.

Mayor 4 Mar 2025

Mayor calls for practical solutions to congestion

Mayor Brown is advocating for a Time of Use Charge as a solution to manage demand on the city’s motorways and major roads at peak times. Local traffic modelling shows Aucklanders sit in traffic for 29 million hours a year.

Council news 3 Mar 2025

Annual Plan open now for public feedback

Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026 is open for public consultation.

Walkways 3 Mar 2025

Five short all-weather walks in Auckland

Don't let the weather dampen your spirits! Come rain or shine, these five short walks across Auckland are great for the whole family.

Emergency Recovery 3 Mar 2025

Rebuilding life, again

When some newly settled refugees lost everything in 2023 storms, organisations like NFACT were there to support their recovery

Council news 28 Feb 2025

Council backs funding for Auckland’s St James Theatre

Auckland Council has upheld its commitment to grant $15 million towards the restoration of St James Theatre.

Development 28 Feb 2025

A night at the theatre, from one century to another

When the much-adored St James Theatre opens again, it will open to a city centre re-designed and responsive to changing times, a century after the theatre’s 1927 opening.

Council news 27 Feb 2025

Auckland Council AI initiative to boost customer experience

Auckland Council is set to trial AI technology that will help Aucklanders quickly access the council support they need, underpinned by Google Cloud technology.

Council news 27 Feb 2025

Interim Report: increased capital investment in Auckland

Auckland Council’s Interim Report shows the group invested significantly to strengthen the physical resilience of Auckland and manage growth, while meeting its financial targets.

Parks / Outdoors 26 Feb 2025

Fall in love with Tāwharanui Regional Park

When it comes to Tāmaki Makaurau’s most loved regional parks, there’s a good reason why Tāwharanui is a favourite among many Aucklanders – once you set foot on its white-sand shores, you’ll be forever smitten.

Arts 26 Feb 2025

Embrace a beginner’s mindset and learn new skills for free

Acquiring new skills is a great workout for our brains, as it improves our well-being and often provides opportunities to connect with others.

Dogs 26 Feb 2025

Auckland Council cracks down on unregistered dogs: infringement notices issued as last resort

Clamp down on owners failing to register their dogs.

Have your say 26 Feb 2025

AT wants public feedback on changing central Auckland’s parking and kerbside spaces

Auckland Transport (AT) is calling for input from the public over proposed changes to on-street parking and kerbside spaces in the city centre.

Waste 21 Feb 2025

Oriental fruit fly – Birkdale area

Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know council kerbside collections in Birkdale.

Pride Festival 21 Feb 2025

Multi-sensory artwork Waimahara brings Auckland Pride Festival to a reflective close 

On Saturday 1 March the 2025 Auckland Pride Festival will conclude, completing the city’s month-long celebrations in a thoughtful, restful and reflective way.