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Tsunami siren testing at Ōrewa on Sunday 5 April
"No action is required from the public and there’s no cause for alarm during the testing."
Auckland Council remembers the life of Sir Barry Curtis
Sir Barry Curtis, the former Mayor of Manukau who devoted nearly 40 years of his life to serving the people of Manukau and Auckland has passed away.
Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted in Papatoetoe
Biosecurity New Zealand has announced today that it has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe
Auckland’s annual plan – give your feedback by this Sunday
Aucklanders have until this Sunday (29 March) to provide their feedback on Auckland Council’s plan for the year ahead.
Auckland Council’s new advisory panels appointed
More than 100 members of Auckland’s advisory panels this week officially start an important role to enhance Auckland Council’s democratic structure.
Key section of Te Whau Pathway open to Aucklanders
How would you like to walk or cycle alongside the Whau awa?
Changes to Dog Control Act can't come soon enough for Auckland
It’s a start – council welcomes review of Dog Control Act and urges urgency
Current legislation doesn't let us get on top of increasing dog numbers roaming our streets or help us keep the public safe.
Understanding Auckland’s regional flood maps
In Auckland, we’ve seen how natural hazards like flooding, coastal erosion and landslides can impact people, homes and businesses.
Auckland’s digital library - a story of growth, access, and community
Across Tāmaki Makaurau reading has quietly transformed.
Venue access: how we manage our bookable community spaces
Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher responds to concerns about the council’s approach to venue hire of our community meeting halls and shared spaces.
Auckland’s annual plan – have you given feedback yet?
Auckland Council’s plan for 2026/2027 is out for public feedback now, setting out the council’s services, activities and spend for the year ahead. Aucklanders are encouraged to share their views by Sunday, 29 March.
Colin Dale Park raceway up and running with Auckland Council support
A new top-of-the-line karting facility at Colin Dale Park in the city’s south is open for Aucklanders to use thanks to support from Auckland Council.
Small ideas, big impact: How simple digital tools help Auckland’s factories thrive
Auckland’s manufacturing firms keep thousands of people in work and contribute billions to the economy.
Ngāti Pāoa Treaty settlement comes into effect
After 15 years in motion, the Ngāti Pāoa Treaty settlement came into effect yesterday, marking a significant milestone for the Auckland iwi and for Tāmaki Makaurau as a whole.
Auckland’s next steps: regeneration projects progress across the region
Auckland Council’s Annual Plan sets out the priority activities and investments for the year ahead.
Annual Plan: what’s happening with rates next year?
The council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 is out now for all Aucklanders’ have their say on.
