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Parks / Outdoors 15 May 2024

Good as gold! Auckland's iconic golden frames turn 25

See how many golden frames you can visit to admire the picture-perfect beauty of Auckland's regional parks.

Council news 15 May 2024

Watercare doubles down on flood recovery efforts around western dams

Watercare is more than doubling the number of crews working on flood and cyclone recovery works around the Waitākere dams.

Mayor 14 May 2024

Mayor moves forward with Auckland Future Fund

At yesterday’s Budget Committee workshop, Mayor Wayne Brown unveiled a revised mayoral proposal for the Long-term Plan (10-year Budget) 2024-34.

Environment 13 May 2024

Two new sites of exotic caulerpa confirmed in the Hauraki Gulf

As announced by MPI, exotic caulerpa has recently been confirmed at two new locations – the Mokohinau Islands and Rakino Island.

Mayor 13 May 2024

Mayor Brown announces plan to save public transport from cuts

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced that public transport will be a focus when councillors consider his final proposal for the council’s Long-term Plan (LTP) this week. 

Beaches 10 May 2024

Forum backs Coastguard appeal

A collaborative, community-based approach will be vital in reducing the number of preventative drownings on the Manukau, Coastguard has told the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Environment 10 May 2024

Suction dredge to combat exotic caulerpa on Aotea Great Barrier and Kawau islands

As part of MPI’s accelerated caulerpa response programme, Auckland Council is enhancing its biosecurity response in the Hauraki Gulf.

Emergency Recovery 9 May 2024

Valuations for category 3 properties

The council uses independent, registered valuers to undertake the valuations.

Emergency Recovery 9 May 2024

Categorisation update – 9 May

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

Council news 8 May 2024

Auckland Council aligns with Pride Pledge

Auckland Council is taking further steps to support and develop diversity throughout the organisation this year, in a new partnership with Pride Pledge.

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Emergency Recovery 8 May 2024

First homes removed in Muriwai

The first storm-affected homes in Auckland have been deconstructed with the salvaged materials finding new homes across the community.

Mayor 7 May 2024

Mayor’s plan to make the most of Auckland’s port and prime waterfront

Today, Mayor Wayne Brown announced a new plan, backed by Port of Auckland and the Maritime Union of New Zealand, to make the most of Tāmaki Makaurau’s port and prime waterfront.

Environment 6 May 2024

5 ways to take care of Mother Earth this Mother’s Day

Enjoy the outdoors with your mum this Mother’s Day and learn how to make Mother Earth thrive year-round.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 May 2024

Airport goes hi-tech to protect harbour

Putting an airport on a harbour means protection measures have to be taken.

Dogs 6 May 2024

Any dog can bite!

Campaign launch aims to raise awareness of child safety around dogs

Mayor 6 May 2024

Agreement delivers Local Water Done Well for Auckland

The Government has delivered on its election promise to provide a financially sustainable model for Auckland under its Local Water Done Well plan.