News

Development 13 Aug 2026

Making Auckland work: why access to jobs and opportunities matters

Why are some Auckland locations more in demand than others? Discover how access to jobs, transport and housing choices helps shape the way our city grows.

Council news 13 Aug 2026

Auckland's water supplies in good shape heading into summer

Aucklanders can head into summer with confidence, with the region's water storage sitting well above average and water restrictions unlikely.

Council news 13 Aug 2026

Returning Home: Te Henga Marae moves a step closer

Auckland Council has approved an allocation of up to $2.2 million from the Tahua Huanga Ora Māori Outcomes Fund to help Te Kawerau ā Maki.

Development 12 Aug 2026

Auckland to host global celebration of indigenous fashion and creativity at NZ Fashion Week Kahuria 2026

Fostering a thriving creative sector and strengthening connections across indigenous communities through arts, culture and economic development.

Council news 12 Aug 2026

Status of Auckland’s regional parks strengthened

Auckland Council has secured legal protection for 700 more hectares of regional parkland in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 11 Aug 2026

New strategy sets a clear direction for a healthier Manukau Harbour

Auckland Council has adopted a new long-term strategy to help restore the health of Manukau Harbour.

Community news 10 Aug 2026

New boardwalk to improve access to Soldiers Bay and help protect kauri

Visitors to Soldiers Bay on Auckland's North Shore will soon enjoy safer, year-round access thanks to a new boardwalk and bridge connection now under construction.

Council news 10 Aug 2026

Opinion: How rates run Auckland

Ratepayers have received their first bills for the new financial year. What are they getting in return for their hard-earned cash?

Mayor 6 Aug 2026

Auckland celebrates major milestone with City Rail Link opening date confirmed

Mayor Wayne Brown and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have officially announced the City Rail Link will open on 13 September, marking the beginning of a new chapter for public transport in New Zealand’s largest city.

Development 6 Aug 2026

City Rail Link is OPENING on 13 September

The city is about to experience the biggest change the city's rail network has seen in generations.

Development 5 Aug 2026

Then and Now: the city centre’s extraordinary transformation

"Our three station neighbourhoods in the city centre are ready for thousands of people who will ascend the escalators to street level" - Councillor Hills

Council news 4 Aug 2026

No, Auckland's food grades are not going anywhere

A decision to allow the Food Safety Information Bylaw to expire will not affect how food grades are displayed.

Zero Waste 4 Aug 2026

From kitchen to energy: a small habit helping Kiwi-Indian families make a big difference

Jai Singh alongside the Aotearoa Sustainability Grid (ASG) are helping South Asian communities get smarter with their food scraps and waste.

Development 4 Aug 2026

Ten-stop walk in midtown: new art, trees, transport links blended with history

Walk among the new artworks, trees and redesigned streets in this renewed station precinct.

Community news 4 Aug 2026

Two young Aucklanders inspiring Auckland’s youth

A programme shown to be uplifting rangatahi to realise their potential and step into leadership.

Things to do 4 Aug 2026

Need a venue for just about any get-together?

If you’re looking for the perfect venue, these standout community hubs offer something for every occasion.