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Council news 14 Feb 2025

Auckland Council advances flood resilience project in Rānui

Auckland Council is taking further action to protect homes from flooding with the Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee endorsing a major flood resilience project for Clover Drive in Rānui.

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Council news 13 Feb 2025

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Papatoetoe/Māngere area

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

Dogs 13 Feb 2025

Come smooch a pooch: new Pukekohe Dog Adoption Centre to open with love!

Pukekohe leads the pack with new dog adoption centre.

Council news 13 Feb 2025

Auckland Council’s intern adventures in Healthy Waters end

Wide eyed students end challenging internship at Auckland Council.

Emergency Recovery 13 Feb 2025

Cyclone repairs complete: Scenic Drive, Titirangi section

Scenic Drive between Titirangi Roundabout and Woodlands Park Road has now reopened.

Community 13 Feb 2025

Koha Café: A place of mana and whanaungatanga

At the heart of Papatūānuku Marae in South Auckland, Koha Café is more than just a place to eat—it’s a hub of connection, opportunity, and aroha.

Sports / Leisure 13 Feb 2025

$14 million boost for sports facilities across Tāmaki Makaurau from Auckland Council

Having quality, fit for purpose facilities will ultimately allow Aucklanders from all walks of life to participate in sport and recreation.

Mayor 13 Feb 2025

First test train journeys through City Rail Link

A test train has now completed its first trip through the full length of the City Rail Link (CRL) tunnel in Auckland, representing a critical step forward in public transport for our largest city

Community 12 Feb 2025

Growing a green and active Auckland

Have your say on the draft Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy until 10 March 2025.

Community 11 Feb 2025

Auckland’s most colourful festival returns this February

A burst of colour is on the horizon for Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Pride Festival returns for February 2025.

Council news 10 Feb 2025

Auckland Council urges vigilance against wildfire risks in regional and local parks

Care required when clearing vegetation to help prevent wildifires.

Beaches 10 Feb 2025

Fun ways to stay cool and active in Tāmaki Makaurau

Make the most of summer with Auckland Council’s Pool and Leisure Centres, plus discover top water sports spots around Tāmaki Makaurau!

Council news 5 Feb 2025

Pump station now installed in Judges Bay wastewater upgrade

With the new underground wastewater pump station now in place, Watercare is making significant progress towards lifting the long term Safeswim black pin status at Judges Bay.

Parks / Outdoors 5 Feb 2025

Explore the best summer spots at Auckland Regional Parks

With a whopping 45,000 hectares, Auckland’s 28 regional parks have plenty on offer.

Beaches 5 Feb 2025

Boaties' guide to the exotic caulerpa rules in Auckland

Exotic caulerpa can travel quickly over long distances on vessels and equipment, and that’s why it’s been found around the Bay of Islands, Hauraki Gulf and parts of the Coromandel in popular anchorage locations.

Council news 4 Feb 2025

Most Aucklanders continue to rate their quality of life highly

Auckland’s topline results for the 2024 Rangahau te Korou o te Ora / Quality of Life Survey have been released, showing 75 per cent of Aucklanders rate their overall quality of life positively.