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Council news 21 Feb 2025

Marae initiatives supported at Auckland Council

Auckland Council has recently allocated funding from its 2024/2025 Cultural Initiatives Fund to seven marae development projects.

Cultural 21 Feb 2025

Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai / Remembering our waters

Te Maharatanga o Nga Wai, is the name of a recently completed public space situated on the corner of Sale Street and Wellesley Street.

Emergency Recovery 21 Feb 2025

Storm recovery planning underway in Āwhitu

Since major 2023 storms affected the Āwhitu region, its resourceful local communities have come together to help each other move forward with resilience.

Council news 21 Feb 2025

Understanding flood risk challenges in Kumeū-Huapai

Auckland Council has been investigating options to try to find a way to reduce the flooding in Kumeū and Huapai.

Finance 20 Feb 2025

Council’s value for money programme gains momentum

Revenue, Expenditure and Value Committee chair Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says in addition to Better Value Projects, the council has made great progress on savings, with $43.2 million already achieved.

Community 19 Feb 2025

Have your say on proposed updates to Cemetery and Crematoria Bylaw

Have your say on proposed updates to Auckland Council’s Cemetery and Crematoria Bylaw until 23 February 2025.

Council news 19 Feb 2025

Watercare cements foundation for Wellsford Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades

Watercare has finished cementing the concrete foundations and plinths to support the state-of-the-art upgrades at the Wellsford Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Emergency Recovery 19 Feb 2025

Categorisation update – 19 February 2025

Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.

Sports / Leisure 18 Feb 2025

Sport and recreation facilities funding round opens

The sports organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau who want to develop their facilities can now apply for a slice of $9.5 million funding.

Emergency Recovery 18 Feb 2025

Crucial Penlink detour road repaired and strengthened

Storm-damaged Duck Creek Road is now open.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Feb 2025

Local boards adopt Emergency Readiness and Response Plans

Auckland Emergency Management worked with each local board to create a plan to meet each area’s particular needs.

Pride Festival 17 Feb 2025

These are our people: celebrating the rainbow

Auckland Council Chief Executive Phil Wilson and Director of Community Rachel Kelleher reflect on the role the council plays to support tākatāpui and rainbow communities in our region and why it’s important to us.

Council news 14 Feb 2025

Southern half of Watercare’s $1.6b Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel goes live

Watercare’s Central Interceptor project has passed an historic milestone with the southern half of the 16.2 kilometre tunnel going live.

Council news 14 Feb 2025

Community Committee voices concern on homelessness

Auckland Council’s Community Committee is urging the Government to consider how nationwide targets for emergency housing are impacting on homelessness in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau.

Parks / Outdoors 14 Feb 2025

Best spots to enjoy Valentine’s Day in Auckland

From romantic walks to sunset sailing, there are lots of ways to make the most of Auckland with your loved ones this Valentine's Day.

Emergency Recovery 14 Feb 2025

Auckland Council considers future use for storm-affected land

Auckland council is considering an approach for the future use of properties bought out following major 2023 storms.