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Pools 12 Dec 2024

Top Auckland pools to get you cool

Get together at these Auckland pools and make the most of summer.

Whanau friendly 12 Dec 2024

Summer’s here – beat the heat at Auckland’s pools and splashpads

Need to cool off this summer? We’ve got you, your friends and your family covered with our free affordable pools and splashpads all over the region.

Emergency Recovery 12 Dec 2024

Homeowners asked to register for road reserves grants scheme

Auckland Council is seeking expressions of interest from homeowners with property access issues caused by slips on road reserves.

Whanau friendly 11 Dec 2024

Fantastic splash pads across Auckland

Splash pads are a fun, safe option for kids of all ages to get wet and wild, so get splashing.

Council news 11 Dec 2024

Taking a strategic approach to managing sediment

Auckland Council is taking a strategic approach to how we manage sediment (or bare earth) all with the aim of minimising the impact on our environment.

Youth / Rangatahi 10 Dec 2024

Youth leaders back new plan to support Auckland’s children and young people

Over 400 rangatahi have contributed to a new plan to support children and young people to thrive in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Climate action 10 Dec 2024

Auckland Council’s first urban heat assessment reveals “heat islands” in the city

Heat maps reveal how Auckland’s built environment impacts local temperatures.

City Centre Waterfront 10 Dec 2024

Top 10 city centre memories of 2024

Reflecting on 2024 in the city centre, we’ve compiled a list of milestones (among many) the Auckland Council group is proud to have delivered.

Libraries 10 Dec 2024

Dive into summer with Auckland Libraries Top 100 reads of 2024

Embark on a literary adventure from the comfort of your favourite reading spot this summer with Auckland Council Libraries Top 100 Reads of 2024.

Environment news 10 Dec 2024

Middleton Stream clearance diverts tonnes of debris from landfill for “new life”

Auckland Council and community group collaborate to clear city stream.

Community 10 Dec 2024

One Tree Hill College celebrates new sports canopy thanks to $1.2 million council funding

Importantly the turf under the canopy can be used, not just by the school, but by people in the wider community – young and old.

Policies / Regulations 9 Dec 2024

New rules for alcohol sales start today

Changes to the hours that alcohol can be sold at licensed shops take effect in Auckland from 9 December 2024.

Libraries 9 Dec 2024

Beach reads for kids - turn the tide on the summer literacy slide

Research frequently shows that over the summer break from school, children’s reading skills can drop dramatically in a phenomenon known as the “summer slide”.

Safety 9 Dec 2024

Got a backyard pool? Make sure you know the rules… 

As the weather heats up and Aucklanders turn to backyard pools to stay cool, the council is once again urging pool-owners to stay vigilant to keep our tamariki safe.  

Hauraki Gulf 9 Dec 2024

Cable Bay Wine Limited sentenced for breach of resource consent conditions

Court rejects call for leniency, emphasises accountability.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Dec 2024

Four lesser-known Auckland parks to explore

With more than 4000 parks in Auckland, there are outdoor areas in every corner of the region ready to be explored.