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Kate van der Drift as the Auckland Council’s 2024 Artist in Residence

Auckland Council selected photographer Kate van der Drift as the 2024 Artist in Residence, and she has just completed her residency in Waitawa Regional Park.

Why does Auckland flood?

Auckland Council has launched a two-minute video explaining why Tāmaki Makaurau floods.

Supporting tenants through storm recovery

As property assessments continue across Auckland following major storms in early 2023, the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office is reminding tenants that there is support available for them too.

Taste of Franklin food gala sells out

More than 100 guests joined the Kitchen Project’s Kai Franklin Chef's Table dinner.

Q&A: How we measure risk and decide property categories

The Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office recently hosted a webinar on the topic of how we measure risk and decide property categories.

Compliance soars by 70 percent as developers get smarter with sediment control

Developers getting smarter with sediment compliance

Auckland Mayor injects $570,000 into new city safety initiatives

Auckland upzoning sparks more homes and improved affordability

Chief Economist Gary Blick talks about the Auckland Unitary Plan and how upzoning for greater housing capacity sees significant positive outcomes, such as substantially more new homes and improved affordability

Get your jam on at these music venues in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is one of 59 UNESCO Cities of Music, which means that Auckland Council and the music sector work together to make even more beautiful music.

Four stunning sunset spots in Auckland

With its beaches, maunga and grassy reserves, you’re spoilt for choice with spots in Tāmaki Makaurau where you can turn to the west and enjoy a magical sky on a fine evening.

Add diversity to your garden with native plants

Having backyards planted with natives across Tāmaki Makaurau is good for the movement and survival of native birds, insects and lizards and it helps mitigate the effects of flooding.

Enjoy a weekend getaway at these council cottages and baches

From cosy cottages to beachside baches, Auckland Council has a wide range of accommodation options to choose from.

Wynyard Crossing Bridge preventative maintenance underway

The Wynyard Crossing Bridge is needing extensive maintenance work so it can operate more reliably and to address potential safety risks.

Auckland Council boosts access to energy coaching scheme

Energy advisors helping families to save energy.

Categorisation update - 22 March

Property categorisations are advancing in Auckland with March being a busy month for the recovery team

Mayor urges Aucklanders to have a say on LTP

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is urging Aucklanders to have their say on Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan (LTP).