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Parks / Outdoors 16 Jan 2024

Explore west Auckland’s natural beauty

Spend the weekend out west and discover the hidden wonders of Auckland's largest regional park, Waitākere Ranges.

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Recovery

Emergency Recovery 26 Mar 2026

Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms

Māngere was hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the suburb.

Emergency Recovery 26 Mar 2026

Recovery from the early 2023 storms: Rānui, Henderson, Swanson

Rānui, Henderson and Swanson were hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the area from multiple waterways.

Emergency Recovery 23 Mar 2026

Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms

In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley (Ōwairaka) were impacted by flooding.

Development 20 Mar 2026

What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood

Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be built.

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Council News

Council news 2 Apr 2026

Tsunami siren testing at Ōrewa on Sunday 5 April

"No action is required from the public and there’s no cause for alarm during the testing."

Council news 1 Apr 2026

Auckland Council remembers the life of Sir Barry Curtis

Sir Barry Curtis, the former Mayor of Manukau who devoted nearly 40 years of his life to serving the people of Manukau and Auckland has passed away.

Council news 30 Mar 2026

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted in Papatoetoe

Biosecurity New Zealand has announced today that it has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe

Council news 25 Mar 2026

Auckland’s annual plan – give your feedback by this Sunday

Aucklanders have until this Sunday (29 March) to provide their feedback on Auckland Council’s plan for the year ahead.

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Development News

City Rail Link

Development 1 Apr 2026

Fuel disruption brings City Rail Link benefits into sharper focus

‘A more productive Auckland is not only more competitive in attracting people, skills, and investment; ultimately it’s a more liveable place for everyone’ – Gary Blick.

Housing 20 Mar 2026

Get the facts on Auckland’s future housing plan

Worried about what you’ve heard about Plan Change 120? Here are the facts explaining what it does — and what it doesn’t do.

Auckland's Future In Progress 20 Mar 2026

A new approach to city-fringe living quietly unfolds amid Grey Lynn villas

Historic meets innovation: the future of city-fringe housing?

Development 20 Mar 2026

What Auckland’s new plan means for your neighbourhood

Auckland Council is making changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, the city’s rulebook for where and how new homes and buildings can be built.

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Our Environment

Council news 2 Mar 2026

Oriental fruit fly – Papatoetoe

On 25 February 2026, Biosecurity New Zealand (MPI) announced the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly in Papatoetoe - legal restrictions.

Environment 28 Jan 2026

Tāmaki Taiao Alliance launches to supercharge nature regeneration across Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council backs region-wide nature regeneration through Tāmaki Taiao Alliance.

Council news 23 Jan 2026

Vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park closed until further notice

Due to the impacts of extensive rainfall in our region this week, vehicle access to Mahurangi Regional Park is now closed until further notice.

Conservation 21 Jan 2026

Bamboo: beloved backyard feature or Auckland’s quiet green invader?

From feature plant to pest: Auckland’s complicated relationship with bamboo.

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Parks and Playgrounds

Council news 23 Mar 2026

Key section of Te Whau Pathway open to Aucklanders

How would you like to walk or cycle alongside the Whau awa?

Parks / Outdoors 4 Feb 2026

5 fantastic Auckland boardwalks to visit this winter

Auckland has many great walking trails designed to adapt to our rainy climate, with beautiful boardwalks that allow you to explore the outdoors while keeping your shoes dry.