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Council news 17 Jan 2025

Making progress on Māngere flood resilience projects

Resource consents have been approved for two much-needed flood resilience projects in Māngere.

Council news 16 Jan 2025

Outdoor fires restricted in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has moved Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a restricted fire season from today (Thursday 16 January) until further notice.

Emergency Recovery 16 Jan 2025

Pine Valley Road re-opened after three-month closure

Dairy Flat road re-opened after reconstruction required following 2023 storms.

Waste 16 Jan 2025

Standardising rubbish collections

Aucklanders on the North Shore will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 3 March 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Community 15 Jan 2025

Solar panels and batteries provide the missing link for Te Henga / Bethells Beach

The Matuku Reserve Trust in Te Henga / Bethells Beach was granted $32,000 to purchase batteries that can store power generated by solar panels at the Trust’s Sustainable Wetland Education Centre.

Council news 15 Jan 2025

Summer opportunity for mobile food trucks

Auckland Council invites mobile food vendors to consider a unique opportunity this summer to deliver high-quality food services at Muriwai Regional Park.

Council news 15 Jan 2025

$47 million investment for parks, facilities through Regional Work Programme

Auckland Council is investing more than $47 million over the next three years into parks and community facilities, through the Regional Capital Investment Work Programme.

Council news 15 Jan 2025

New playgrounds and walkways: ten projects highlight investment in community assets

Brand new infrastructure has been created across Tāmaki Makaurau and existing assets renewed.

Council news 15 Jan 2025

Auckland officially recognised as a Tree City of the World

“Trees are important to people, no matter what country they are from or what language they speak."

Dogs 15 Jan 2025

Great spots for walking your dog this summer

If you’re looking for new places and walks to explore with your dog this summer, you’ll find hundreds of options across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 15 Jan 2025

Removing under-used rubbish bins saves Aucklanders millions

Aucklanders may have noticed the removal of some public rubbish bins from parks and public places. So, what’s this all about?

Council news 9 Jan 2025

Watercare gets to work on first permanent non-potable water tanker filling station in Māngere

Watercare is laying the groundwork for its first permanent non-potable tanker filling station in Māngere.

Council news 5 Jan 2025

Oriental fruit Fly – Papatoetoe/Māngere area

Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know about council rubbish collections.

Arts 5 Jan 2025

Rainy day activities to keep the kids entertained

When the weather outside is frightful, there are plenty of delightful indoor activities around Tāmaki Makaurau for the whole family to participate in.

Council news 30 Dec 2024

New Year’s Eve celebrations in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council, SkyCity and Vector are proud to bring together this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in Auckland’s city centre as Aotearoa New Zealand leads the global welcoming in of 2025.