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Discover what's on near you and across the region this summer, from live music to movies, sports, family fun and more.
Recovery
From storms to shared vision - Rānui and Henderson recovery
The 2023 storm recovery journey for Rānui and Henderson is moving to renewal and resilience
Māngere: recovery from the early 2023 storms
Māngere was hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the suburb.
Mount Roskill-Wesley’s recovery from the early 2023 storms
In early 2023 communities across Mt Roskill and Wesley (Ōwairaka) were impacted by flooding.
Recovery from the early 2023 storms: Rānui, Henderson, Swanson
Rānui, Henderson and Swanson were hit hard by major storms in 2023, causing flooding in pockets across the area from multiple waterways.
Council News
Funding boost for marae, papakāinga and Māori housing across Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Council’s Policy, Planning and Development Committee has approved more than $2.1 million in funding to support marae, papakāinga and Māori housing initiatives across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Opinion: The truth about Auckland’s ‘dog killers’ - Rachel Kelleher
Our Community Director, Rachel Kelleher, addresses online misinformation and staff abuse.
Aucklanders asked for feedback on skatepark use
Skateboard? Scooter? Bicycle? How do you use Auckland Council’s network of skateparks?
Transport reform reaches another major milestone
Consultation with staff at Auckland Council and Auckland Transport has opened today.
Development News
Cross Street unveils 3 light-based murals on CRL doorstep
Classic kung fu movies inspire new female guardian of Cross Street. She looks down the street, sword in hand, balancing strength and sensitivity.
Midtown becomes the city centre’s fastest-changing neighbourhood
Midtown’s mojo continues to build as major transport, public realm, and development milestones are met ahead of the City Rail Link opening later this year.
City Rail Link
Fuel disruption brings City Rail Link benefits into sharper focus
‘A more productive Auckland is not only more competitive in attracting people, skills, and investment; ultimately it’s a more liveable place for everyone’ – Gary Blick.
Auckland celebrates an air quality ‘victory lap’
Auckland Council-led changes to street layouts - Queen St, Quay St, Victoria St and Karangahape Rd – have reduced NO₂ pollution.
Our Environment
A new passage to survival for fairy terns at Te Arai
Tiny bird, big win - saving tara iti one pipe at a time.
There’s a quiet kind of magic in moving birds
Small birds, big journey: pōpokotea on the move to Mataia
Auckland Air Quality 101: navigating the air of the isthmus
'Positioned between two harbours, the city exists in a state of constant dialogue with the sea' - Gustavo Olivares Pino
Kārearea chicks confirmed in the Hūnua Ranges
A rare raptor takes flight: kārearea fledglings in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges.
Transport News
Transforming Wellesley Street for better connectivity
As midtown turns into a thriving commercial, retail, residential and entertainment neighbourhood, new powerlines and ducting have been installed and 150-year-old water systems have been improved below the surface.
Trial brings new phone charging benches to Auckland central bus stops
Auckland Transport (AT) has launched a trial of smart, solar powered benches at four busy city centre bus stops.
New midtown ‘green link’ edges closer, as next part of Victoria Street cycleway opens
“Construction fences around these midtown works are diminishing and the quality of design and careful staging of the renewal are visible.”
Auckland Transport’s fareshare cuts costs and emissions
Auckland businesses are turning to a new public transport initiative to cut costs, reduce emissions, and attract talent.
Waste Updates
Learn how to be a confident composter - it’s easier than you think
If you believe composting is only for people who have big gardens and green thumbs as it’s too complicated, think again!
Auckland startup designing waste out of bottled water finds global success
GridAKL, Anew gained access to shared workspace, a network of founders and industry connections that helped the company move from early development into growth.
Waste services during Cyclone Vaianu
Key information available on rubbish collections which may be impacted by the upcoming cyclone.
$592,000 to support schools and communities to cut waste
More than 40 schools, community groups and businesses are sharing $592,000 through Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.