News

Zero Waste 4 Nov 2024

Popular flea market returns to city centre

The city centre’s first regular ReUse Market in 40 years is attracting people from all over Auckland as buyers and sellers.

Transport 4 Nov 2024

Simplifying Auckland’s traffic rules

Auckland Transport and Auckland Council are working together to merge the region’s traffic bylaws into one.

Council news 4 Nov 2024

Auckland Transport director appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Dale Dillicar as a director of Auckland Transport.

Emergency Recovery 4 Nov 2024

Council considers options for homes with access affected by 2023 landslips

Auckland Council’s Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee will this week consider solutions for residents affected by landslips on council road reserves following major storms last year.

Emergency Recovery 4 Nov 2024

Mowing life back into flood-affected communities

Meet Lio and the I Am Māngere team helping flood-affected residents with lawnmowing, water blasting, moisture vacuums and rubbish skips.

Emergency Recovery 3 Nov 2024

Navigating the road to recovery - why it's OK to ask for help

Storm-affected homeowner urges those in similar situations to reach out for the support that’s available.

Whanau friendly 1 Nov 2024

Playground review: Ship-shape for all ages

This week we visit a playground that really gets into the seaside theme with a proud waka as its centrepiece.

Council news 31 Oct 2024

Speedway shift to Waikaraka Park decided

A decision has been made to consolidate speedway activities in Auckland.

Council news 30 Oct 2024

Protecting the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour East coastlines

At its most recent meeting, the Policy and Planning Committee endorsed the latest two Shoreline Adaptation Plans – Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour East.

Parks / Outdoors 30 Oct 2024

Four upgraded South Auckland parks and playgrounds to enjoy

There are now more ways than ever for South Auckland residents to enjoy the park life.

Waste 29 Oct 2024

Zero Waste Champions lead the way at the 2024 Tāmaki Makaurau Awards

The awards night honoured outstanding contributions to zero waste initiatives from people right across Auckland.

Council news 29 Oct 2024

Flood resilience projects in Māngere get the green light

An Order in Council has been approved by Cabinet to enable faster delivery of two critical flood resilience projects in Māngere.

Parks / Outdoors 25 Oct 2024

Fall in love with camping at one of Auckland’s regional parks

Enjoy one of Auckland Council's many campgrounds and campsites.

Emergency Recovery 24 Oct 2024

Categorisation update – 24 October

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

Environment news 23 Oct 2024

Significant environmental offences deliver hefty fine for contractor

Breaches of the Resource Management Act bring substantial fines for contractor.

Council news 22 Oct 2024

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s sustainability story for 2023/24

Annual snapshot of climate action and sustainability initiatives.