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Council news 12 Mar 2024

Caton Road Water Rescue

When Auckland Transport (AT) was contacted by a resident of Caton Road, Waitākere, who had news that a number of residents were about to run out of tank water, the team took immediate action.

Emergency Recovery 11 Mar 2024

Auckland Group Recovery Manager role extended and transition plan signalled

Mat Tucker will continue in the role until the end of this financial year, extending his initial contract by two months and signalling the very early stages of Auckland’s transition out of recovery from the 2023 severe weather events.

Emergency Recovery 11 Mar 2024

Categorisation update – 11 March 2024

An update on Auckland's recovery categorisation and buyout progress

Waste 8 Mar 2024

Changes proposed for Auckland’s waste handling as region moves closer to zero waste target

Changes are being proposed for the way Auckland’s waste is managed in a determined effort to conserve resources, protect our environment and move closer to zero waste by 2040 – it’s now time for Aucklanders to have their say.  

Council news 7 Mar 2024

Auckland’s oldest park gains new tree species

Plans are underway to expand Pukekawa / Auckland Domain’s already significant botanical tree collection.

Council news 7 Mar 2024

Strengthening leadership to deliver for Aucklanders

Chief Executive Phil Wilson announces a refresh of top leadership tiers to help us become the organisation that Aucklanders need us to be.

Libraries 5 Mar 2024

Don't let grey skies spoil your summer

Across our region, there's plenty going on to keep you busy whatever the weather.

Central City Library 5 Mar 2024

That’s So Last Century: Auckland Central City Library announces new exhibition

Auckland Central City Library is thrilled to announce a captivating exhibition showcasing the evolution of fashion throughout Aotearoa in a new exhibition titled ‘That’s So Last Century: What We Wore 1950s-90s’.

Emergency Recovery 4 Mar 2024

Maintaining our local streams

Who's responsible for ensuring water flows?

Council news 4 Mar 2024

Pipeline upgrades underway in historic land

Watercare has been working hard over the last year to upgrade the pipelines in the suburbs of Tāmaki, Auckland’s much-loved inner east.

Council news 29 Feb 2024

Options and trade-offs: Auckland’s Long-term Plan opens for consultation

Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has opened for public consultation, giving Aucklanders the chance to have their say on the options and trade-offs that will influence region-wide activities, services and investment.

Council news 29 Feb 2024

Six months in: Council books performing well, amid challenges

Auckland Council’s Interim Report shows the council performed well in the six months to December 2023 – delivering an operating surplus of $1.2 billion, despite the challenges of ongoing flood recovery and increased cost pressures.

Council news 28 Feb 2024

Edinburgh Superblock to go to market

Over the next five to ten years, Eke Panuku is working to create a more vibrant, competitive, safe and walkable Pukekohe, with better access to employment, education and healthcare.

Emergency Recovery 28 Feb 2024

AT update: Marine Parade (Mellons Bay), Ahuroa Road & Matakana Valley Road

An update on repairs to Marine Parade (Mellons Bay), Ahuroa Road and Matakana Valley Road.

Libraries 28 Feb 2024

Rediscover your local library

Auckland has 56 libraries across the region where you can borrow books and magazines, both in paper form and digital.

Emergency Recovery 28 Feb 2024

Leading the way for volunteer emergency response

Auckland Emergency Management recently gave an award to a community organisation for recognising the outstanding work of volunteers who made a difference to the welfare and safety of more than 2000 people during severe flooding in 2023.