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Council news 11 Nov 2024

Watercare passes major milestone

On November 10 Piper (a tunnel-boring machine) completed the final leg of her journey to install a five-kilometre-long pipeline.

Environment 11 Nov 2024

Hapū-led partnership launched to protect globally significant ecosystems and endangered species of the Kaipara

Poipoia Te Kākano means working together to protect the ecosystems home to the endangered indigenous species under threat from introduced pest animals.

Environment 11 Nov 2024

New Zealand Nature Fund supports Kawau Island restoration project

Pest patrol on Kawau Island to launch in earnest.

Development 11 Nov 2024

Exciting new festive tradition for Auckland

Te Komititanga will host the spectacular debut of a magical new Christmas tree this festive season.

Emergency Recovery 11 Nov 2024

Muriwai stormwater renewals update: 30 October community meeting

An update on the proposed stormwater renewals on Domain Crescent and Motutara Road.

Council news 8 Nov 2024

Auckland Council gains living wage accreditation

The council has met the final condition in its journey to becoming a Living Wage Aotearoa accredited living wage employer.

Community 8 Nov 2024

Auckland Council’s pre-infringement notices prompt jump in dog registrations

Dog owners respond favourably to reminder notices.

City Centre Waterfront 8 Nov 2024

Bluey set to steal hearts this Farmers Santa Parade, supported by the city centre’s newest 'elves'

Two symbolic characters at the centre of Auckland’s historic Farmers Santa Parade are turning out for the 91st time.

Development 7 Nov 2024

Eke Panuku is reshaping the heart of Northcote

With lots of new homes, Northcote is one of Auckland’s fastest growing suburbs and it’s easy to understand why. 

Emergency Recovery 7 Nov 2024

Categorisation update – 7 November

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

Emergency Recovery 7 Nov 2024

Limited one-off scheme for residents seriously impacted by 2023 roadside slips

Auckland Council has confirmed a limited one-off scheme for homeowners to repair slips on council road reserves from the 2023 North Island Weather Events affecting access to their properties.

Development 7 Nov 2024

Report: Learn how the city centre targeted rate drives its renewal, economy and culture

Annual report showcases the vital role the city centre targeted rate plays in promoting the vibrancy and prosperity of Auckland's heart.

Emergency Recovery 6 Nov 2024

Āwhitu Road slip repairs completed

Following two major slips on Āwhitu Road in south Auckland during 2023 storms.

Waste 5 Nov 2024

Summer tips to keep odours and pests away from food scraps

With summer fast approaching, warmer temperatures can bring an increase to pests and odours in the home.

Emergency Recovery 5 Nov 2024

Storm recovery in Beach Haven, Northcote Point and Birkenhead

Pest Free Kaipātiki has partnered with the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office to help coordinate a wider recovery plan for hard hit communities in Kaipātiki.

Climate action 4 Nov 2024

Choosing deconstruction over demolition

Every year, we send more than 1.6 million tonnes of waste to landfill in Auckland, that’s more than a tonne per person.