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Council news 4 Dec 2023

Beachcombing leads to additional caulerpa detection at Medlands Beach

Exotic caulerpa has also been detected at Medlands Beach on the east coast of Aotea Great Barrier Island – thanks to the vigilance of Auckland Council Biosecurity Advisor Karen Thode.

Sports / Leisure 1 Dec 2023

Four super sporting facilities getting a well-deserved upgrade

Grassroots sporting organisations are the good-vibes glue that bring communities together.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Dec 2023

Channelling Melbourne, our laneways are flourishing this summer

This summer there’s no need to look across the Tasman for the street vibe of Melbourne’s laneways. Our very own joined-up laneways network is right on your doorstep.

Mayor 1 Dec 2023

Majority of Aucklanders back Mayor's proposal to lease port

A Curia Market Research poll [i] commissioned by the Office of the Mayor of Auckland has found strong support for his proposal to consult on leasing the port operations. 

Council news 30 Nov 2023

Auckland Council Group CFO to depart

Auckland Council’s Group Chief Financial Officer Peter Gudsell has announced his departure from the organisation after three years in the job, heading for a new role in the private sector.

Mayor 30 Nov 2023

Mayor’s proposal to make public transport faster, more reliable, and easier to use

Mayor Wayne Brown is proposing that Aucklanders pay no more than $50 a week on public transport, including bus, rail, and inner harbour ferry services.

30 Nov 2023

Exciting new season of Music and Movies in Parks and affordable activities announced

Get ready for a summer of fun as Auckland Council announces its lineup of blockbuster events.

Conservation 29 Nov 2023

1 January 2024 cutoff date to be pest free warranted

Warrants to protect biosecurity on Hauraki Gulf

Community 29 Nov 2023

Applications open for latest round of Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants

These grants are for regionally significant groups, services, events and activities that benefit residents across Auckland.

Community 29 Nov 2023

Auckland’s Long-term Plan of choices and trade-offs

The Long-term Plan is one of the main tools that helps to shape and improve our city.

Mayor 29 Nov 2023

Mayor proposes Auckland Future Fund for financial and physical resilience

The Auckland Future Fund would make provision for climate change risks through self-insurance and help mitigate rates rises for Aucklanders.

Council news 28 Nov 2023

Last chance to have your say on our draft dam safety policy

Have your say on the council's proposed Dangerous Dams Policy before December 7.

Zero Waste 28 Nov 2023

Recycling 101: the definitive guide

If you’re unsure of what you can or cannot place in your kerbside recycling bin, you’re not alone.

Emergency Recovery 28 Nov 2023

Homeowners’ guide to flood risk assessments

Flood risk assessments are a free service provided by the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office to help homeowners.

Zero Waste 27 Nov 2023

Auckland diverts 9 million kilos of food scraps from landfill

Aucklanders have kept nine million kilograms of food scraps out of landfill with their new rukenga kai (food scraps) collection service.