News

Transport 26 Nov 2024

How smart tech can clear traffic

Fanshawe Street is now a model of efficiency thanks to smart technology.

Transport 26 Nov 2024

Easing heavy traffic on Te Atatū Road

In West Auckland, Te Atatū Road has seen a 20% increase in morning traffic volumes this past year.

Community 26 Nov 2024

Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities grants open for applications

Grants of up to $30,000 are available for projects that help support thriving communities.

Emergency Recovery 26 Nov 2024

Herald Island community gets involved in Twin Wharf access rebuild

The road to Twin Wharf is now open after six months reconstruction following slips during last year’s storms.

Council news 25 Nov 2024

Enhancing emergency response capabilities through training exercise this week

This is one of the regular training exercises AEM conducts every year to ensure staff are up to speed with what’s required during a real emergency response.

Council news 25 Nov 2024

Protecting Lake Tomarata for future generations

The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation, we are seeking your feedback on what the right balance is for biodiversity protection and recreation at Lake Tomarata.

City Centre Waterfront 25 Nov 2024

New space for homeless support in Auckland’s city centre

An unassuming old storage building in downtown Auckland has been given a surprising new role – a welcoming place for people experiencing homelessness. 

Emergency Recovery 22 Nov 2024

$5m Paremoremo Road repair complete

The road was damaged with four slips.

Council news 22 Nov 2024

Young Papakura leader steps up to new role

A new leadership role on Auckland Council’s Youth Advisory Panel seems a natural fit for Papakura’s young trailblazer Kritika Selach, aged 21.

Council news 22 Nov 2024

Bringing arts to our communities

Auckland’s Creative Communities Scheme is open for applications. 

Transport 21 Nov 2024

Driving down peak hour traffic

An innovative dynamic lane system on Whangaparāoa Road has provided much-needed time savings, helping over 25,000 vehicles travel smoothly each day.

Parks / Outdoors 21 Nov 2024

Discover the holiday in Whangateau Holiday Park

With the warmer season upon us, how about planning a little holiday escape prior to the summer break?

Emergency Recovery 21 Nov 2024

Categorisation update – 21 November

Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.

Emergency Recovery 20 Nov 2024

Muriwai commemorative sculpture underway

Renowned artist Jeff Thomson will transform materials from the suburb’s Category 3 homes.

Council news 20 Nov 2024

Have Your Say: Let’s protect Auckland’s environment

The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation is open now until 8 December 2024 and Auckland Council is inviting Aucklanders to provide feedback.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 20 Nov 2024

Hui puts spotlight on emergency-readiness for Auckland’s disabled community

The hui sparked healthy discussions about how the community and agencies can do better during the next emergency event.