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New round of rental micromobility licences

Applications for the next round of rental e-scooter and rental bike licences will be accepted from July.

How we represent you: Auckland Council wants feedback

Auckland Council is preparing to seek feedback on the number of elected members Tāmaki Makaurau has, how they are elected, and where electoral boundaries lie, ahead of next year’s local body elections.

Achieving better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour

Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee recently adopted a high-level strategic direction to achieve better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour and endorsed a forward work programme.

Census confirms Auckland’s striking shift in new housing

Auckland Council’s Chief Economist provides new visual data based on Census 2023 that paints a vivid picture of Auckland tackling its housing needs - 64,800 new homes since 2018

Should you register for categorisation?

Property owners who were severely affected by last year’s storms in Auckland should register to get a risk category for their property.

Long-term Plan adopted by councillors secures 10-year direction for Auckland

Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has been adopted by the Governing Body - geared at sustainably managing regional growth and providing the greatest benefit to Auckland’s many communities.

Information release on Port of Auckland

Restoring access to the Waitākere Ranges

For Auckland Council’s rangers in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park team, the past year has been a busy one.

Huia 1 watermain ninety per cent complete

Watercare’s new Huia 1 watermain, stretching from Auckland’s western reservoirs in Titirangi to Newmarket, is on track to be in service by April next year.

Māori ward referendums burden ratepayers and undermine councils

Important discussions are again taking place centred around Māori wards – and the question of whether Āotearoa councils need specific processes in place to ensure Māori have a voice in regional decision-making.

Accommodation support extended for storm recovery

Accommodation assistance for storm displaced households has been extended as categorisation registrations continue

Categorisation update – 20 June

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

Hihi return to Shakespear Regional Park

“There is high potential for this project to contribute to the overall conservation of hihi into the future so we are doing everything we can to get the setting right for success,.

Creative Community Scheme opens for applications

Emerging Auckland artists and creatives can now apply for Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) grants, delivered by Auckland Council in partnership with Creative New Zealand.

The challenges of removing 700-plus homes

From asbestos to tricky access – the challenges of deconstruction.

Recycling, rubbish and food scraps collection days change

Some suburbs across the region will have a new rubbish, recycling and food scraps collection day, as Auckland Council continues to streamline its waste operations in its mission to achieve zero waste by 2040.