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Council news 22 Oct 2024

Goodbye Dunkirk Rd: Watercare moves out after wastewater upgrades

It’s official! Watercare has moved out from Dunkirk Rd.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 22 Oct 2024

ShakeOut drill a chance for Aucklanders to prepare for a real life earthquake

The national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi will take place on Thursday 24 October at 9.30am.

Development 21 Oct 2024

Watercare begins preliminary work to futureproof the city centre’s wastewater infrastructure

Three midtown sites are being prepared and shafts are being built, ready for a tunnel boring machine to be lowered into the ground in 2025.

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Environment 21 Oct 2024

Progress towards Auckland’s climate goals puts resilience at the forefront

Auckland Council’s Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan 2024 progress snapshot.

Council news 21 Oct 2024

Milford to Takapuna Walkway

The Milford-Takapuna Walkway is an enjoyable walk along the beaches and coastline from Milford Reserve to Takapuna Beach.

Arts 19 Oct 2024

Retro arcade machines meet art in the latest interactive exhibition at Studio One - Toi Tū

Retro arcade machines are transformed into art installations at Studio One - Toi Tū, Auckland Council’s community art facility in Ponsonby, this month.

Pools 16 Oct 2024

New contracts awarded for outsourced pools and leisure centres

Auckland Council has approved the award of new contracts for the operation of 20 pools and leisure centres across the region, that are outsourced.

Mayor 16 Oct 2024

Mayor to promote Auckland in key international markets

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is embarking on official visits to Brazil and China aimed at increasing trade

Community 15 Oct 2024

Standing up for those with good taste

The Kitchen Project turns tasty ideas into businesses.

Development 14 Oct 2024

Rangoli patterns, monkeys, tigers and birds light up the Town Hall

BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival brings exciting new celebrations to the city centre from 14 October.

Emergency Recovery 14 Oct 2024

Tāwharanui Peninsula road repaired in time for summer

The six major slips were caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Environment 14 Oct 2024

Work to strengthen Auckland’s planning rules amps up

Early work to engage and consult Aucklanders will happen over the next few months

Plans / Projects 14 Oct 2024

Plan Change 79 is about putting the safety of Aucklanders first

A recent opinion piece on Plan Change 79 (PC79), introduced to make changes to the city’s planning rules, made several incorrect and unsupported claims about its impacts, including on the cost of housing.

Emergency Recovery 13 Oct 2024

Face-to-face help essential for older Aucklanders

How Age Concern Auckland is supporting older people affected by the 2023 storms.

Council news 11 Oct 2024

Auckland Council appoints Watercare board chair

The council’s Performance and Appointments Committee today appointed Geoff Hunt to be the chair of the Watercare Board with effect from 12 October 2024.

Elections 10 Oct 2024

Anyone’s game in Auckland’s contest for 170 positions

There’s now one year to go until Aucklanders decide on the leaders who will take on the big opportunities heading our way.