News

Council news 27 Dec 2024

Limited water facilities at Wenderholm Regional Park and where to go instead

Wenderholm Regional Park will be closed temporarily from Thursday 26 December. Here is where to go instead.

Council news 20 Dec 2024

New public toilets on Mercury Lane now open

The toilets are part of a broader strategy to provide sufficient toilet facilities in the Karangahape Road area and the city centre.

Council news 20 Dec 2024

David Rankin appointed to Transition Director role 

Auckland Council Chief Executive Phil Wilson has announced the appointment of a Transition Director, who will oversee the creation and implementation of a transition programme for this work.  

Community 19 Dec 2024

The magic of cinema: Dementia friendly film screenings to be trialled in Auckland

Auckland Council and the Age-Friendly Auckland Implementation Rōpū have secured funding to trial three dementia-friendly film screenings in the new year.

Health / Wellbeing 19 Dec 2024

5+ ways to achieve your health and fitness goals and stay active in Auckland

From the court to the coast, Tāmaki Makaurau is teeming with ways to stay active and thrive.

Beaches 19 Dec 2024

6 stunning Auckland beaches to visit this summer

These beaches offer some of the best swimming spots in Auckland, so check them out when you need to cool off this summer.

Council news 19 Dec 2024

Annual Plan consultation begins in February

The Annual Plan 2025/2026 is focused on delivering the second year of the Long-term Plan 2024-2034.

Technology / Innovation 19 Dec 2024

Flood Viewer runner up in New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards

Auckland Council’s Flood Viewer programme was the runner-up in the Community Impact category of the recent New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards

Council news 19 Dec 2024

Watercare directors appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Karen Sherry and John Crawford as directors of Watercare Services Limited (Watercare).

Emergency Recovery 18 Dec 2024

Searching for a home? Here’s what you need to look out for

Anyone wanting to buy or rent a home is encouraged to look at all available natural hazards information in this time of increasing climate uncertainty.

Development 18 Dec 2024

Rain drain: Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure tested to the max

The record-breaking downpour in Auckland tested Northcote’s new stormwater infrastructure to the max.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Dec 2024

Are you summer ready? Add your household emergency plan to your holiday checklist

As we head towards the end of the year, it’s important not to forget your household emergency response plan.

Cycling 18 Dec 2024

Popular walking and cycling path along Tāmaki Drive gets an upgrade

Earlier this year, improvements were made to the popular cycling and walking path along Tāmaki Drive so that it can better support the commuters, visitors and beach goers that enjoy it daily.  

Mayor 18 Dec 2024

Mayor makes the most of Auckland’s harbours and environment

Over the past three months, the Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps have been transformed into a multi-purpose swimming area enclosed by floating pontoons. The area features a 33m-long harbour pool with four roped swimming lanes

Council news 18 Dec 2024

Aucklanders’ targeted rates working for our region

Cr Richard Hills, Chair of the Policy and Planning Committee says that more than $1 billion, collected specifically for environmental programmes, will be spent over the next ten years.

Libraries 18 Dec 2024

Kiwi books are faves – Auckland Libraries Year in Review 2024

It’s official - New Zealanders love reading books by New Zealanders.