News

Emergency Recovery 31 Jul 2024

AT update: Matakana Valley Road repairs ahead of schedule

Eight of ten slip sites are now repaired.

Environment 30 Jul 2024

Auckland Council’s $10 million contribution helps Kaipara Moana regeneration efforts

The Kaipara Harbour is a natural wonder in Auckland’s north-west, but sediment run-off into the moana threatens its health.

Council news 29 Jul 2024

The final streetscape works around Waitematā Station (Britomart) begin

Auckland Council and City Rail Link are working together to ensure the streets and spaces around the Waitematā Station are upgraded and ready for the expected influx of people.

Transport 25 Jul 2024

Auckland Council endorses ten-year plan for transport

Auckland Council endorses ten-year plan for transport

Heritage 25 Jul 2024

Leys Institute to be restored and protected with additional $9.5 million council boost

The historic buildings in Ponsonby are earthquake-prone and were closed in December 2019 due to safety risks.

Council news 25 Jul 2024

New bridge at Hunua Falls arrives early

A popular Hunua Ranges Regional Park river crossing gets a major upgrade this month to improve access to surrounding tracks and showcase the impressive 30-metre high Hunua Falls.

Mayor 23 Jul 2024

AT confirms $50 weekly fare cap on public transport

Fares on AT buses, trains, inner harbour ferries and AT Local will be capped at $50 over seven days.

Environment 22 Jul 2024

Over 1300 flood-affected properties get help to prepare for winter storms

Mayor Wayne Brown offering practical help to clear manhole of bark

Mayor 22 Jul 2024

Mayor Brown calls for end to road cone mania, welcomes EY report

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has commissioned an independent report into the temporary traffic management (TTM) system in Auckland following a lack of action from the New Zealand Transport Agency and the Ministry of Transport.

Libraries 19 Jul 2024

We Read Auckland Festival returns to Tāmaki Makaurau

Get ready for a month of great local reads and insightful author talks as We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou Tāmaki Makaurau returns for 2024.

Council news 19 Jul 2024

New rental e-scooter license granted for outer suburbs

Auckland council has granted a new rental e-scooter licence for outer suburbs

Council news 18 Jul 2024

Multi-million-dollar savings for ratepayers through new council-SAP contract

The new contract aligns with the council’s Long-term Plan priorities which includes improving how we engage with and support our customers.

Emergency Recovery 18 Jul 2024

Categorisation update – 18 July

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

Dogs 18 Jul 2024

Plea for owners to register their dogs to help pay for vital animal management

Dog registration renewals lagging as time runs out.

Zero Waste 18 Jul 2024

Repair Café established with help from grant and volunteers

A weekly repair café in central Auckland that gives broken items a new lease of life is being piloted with the help of a $32,800 grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.

Emergency Recovery 18 Jul 2024

Planning for our wellbeing following the 2023 storms

The Wellbeing Recovery Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau has been approved.