/rss/transport/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:30:48 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/play-week/ This Play Week Aotearoa (19-25 October) Aucklanders are encouraged to embrace the power of play through Auckland Council’s growing play streets initiative, turning quiet residential streets and cul-de-sacs into places where neighbours connect, tamariki... Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:34:56 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/am-annual-report/ Behind the wagging tails and second chances, a more proactive approach to dog management is delivering encouraging results across Auckland. From reducing dog attacks and roaming complaints to preventing unwanted litters and helping more dogs find loving... Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:30:22 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/remembering-malcolm-bell/ Tributes are being paid to former Franklin Local Board member, Malcolm Bell, who passed away on Tuesday 13 October 2026. Prior to stepping down earlier this year, Malcolm served on the Franklin Local Board for 12 years, representing the communities of... Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:08:29 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/piha-campground-set-to-reopen-for-summer/ Piha Campground will reopen for the upcoming summer, following a decision by Waitākere Ranges Local Board today to support the resumption of overnight camping at the site.  The decision allows the campground to welcome campers back for the... Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:56:48 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/exercise-tri-force-mahi-ngatahi-enhances-emergency-response-capabilities/ North Island emergency response teams were put through their paces over the weekend, 10 - 11 October, as Auckland Emergency Management hosted an exercise simulating a real-life severe weather event in Tāmaki Makaurau. Exercise Tri-Force | Mahi Ngātahi was... Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:08:54 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/protecting-tanekaha-trees/ Auckland Council is working to better understand signs of decline affecting tānekaha (also known as celery pine) trees in several North Shore reserves and is asking park users to follow good hygiene practices, including staying on marked tracks and... Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:52:49 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/let-s-hear-it-for-the-women-powering-auckland-s-startup-sector/ At Auckland Startup Week (Oct 12 - 16), the spotlight is on founders, investors and unicorn hopefuls with the next big idea.  But behind the scenes, helping to grow Auckland's innovation and tech ecosystem is a network of incredible women working out... Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:22:56 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/05/new-walking-tour-sees-concrete-walls-turn-into-open-air-galleries/ 40 murals, 40 years, and now a multi-award-winning highlight. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:02:46 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/09/more-ways-to-enjoy-david-lange-park/ David Lange Park is giving people more reasons to spend time there, with a growing mix of sport, fitness, play and social spaces. Over the past 11 months, the local board has added: an international-standard sand-based beach volleyball court a large... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:33:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/group-admits-mistake/ How does a group form? The five Tāmaki Makaurau based artists in this exhibition were invited independently to make new artwork. They have all produced semi-fictional worlds that raise questions about authority, participation, and meaning. Each of these... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:03:39 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/page-to-future/ The Page to Future Programme provides intergenerational friendship through books and storytelling. It aims to foster connections and build understanding between different age groups in our community. Visit Glenfield Library and join our senior volunteers... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:53:16 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/maori-outcomes-framework-shows-positive-progress/ Auckland Council's work to improve outcomes for Māori is gaining momentum, with a new evaluation showing progress across the organisation and stronger partnerships with iwi and Māori communities. The first annual evaluation of Tāmaki Ora, Auckland... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:25:23 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/08/open-banking-startup/ "Qippay is a great example of a locally founded company developing solutions with global potential” – Pam Ford. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:17:13 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/climate-grants/ Ever found yourself muttering, "Someone should really do something about that"? Well, this might be your cue. From community bike projects and neighbourhood climate action plans to clever ways of helping people travel differently, Auckland Council is on... Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:10:41 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/rhymetime-blockhouse-bay/ A time to dance, sing and laugh for busy toddlers.  For 18 months to 3 years, all under 5's are welcome. Every Friday during term time. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:42:32 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/north-shore-brass-hits-a-high-note/ North Shore Brass is celebrating a historic national championship win after a century of music-making. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:19:00 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/i-think-i-need-this/ A powerful and raw young adult memoir offers unfiltered insight into the challenges and triumphs of a young person navigating family adversity, identity and belonging in time for Mental Health Awareness Week in Aotearoa.  Published through the... Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:49:13 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/double-gold/ The awards celebrate creativity, cultural leadership and collaboration of artists, mana whenua, designers, project partners and council teams. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:23:01 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/hands-on-ecology-series-regenerative-practices-for-weed-control/ Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration! Hands On Ecology workshop series is designed for community restoration groups and anyone keen to learn about restoration ecology through a te ao Māori lens. A 3-hour session offers practical skills... Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:50:41 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/panmure-s-town-centre-regeneration-continues/ Panmure’s town centre regeneration continues, with the Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) taking a development site at 3 Kings Road to market. The development site at 3 Kings Road, being marketed by a Real Estate agency, sits just a short walk from... Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/netr-report/ Spoiler alert: Possums are being pursued, kōkako are multiplying, streams are getting cleaner. And, yes, some of your rates are responsible. Ever looked at your rates bill and wondered where the $44 Natural Environment Targeted Rate goes? Or the $11 Water... Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:16:59 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/rm-reform/ The government has passed two new acts that will eventually replace the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) in the biggest change to New Zealand’s planning system in decades.  The Planning Act 2026 and Natural Environment Act 2026 came into effect... Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:43:03 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/seniors-climate-action-network-strategic-hui/ Shape the future of Seniors Climate Action Network (SCAN)! What are your hopes for the future? What concerns you about climate change? How can seniors connect, contribute and take action together? Following an inspiring Golden Festival and a year full of... Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:34:56 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/jiggle-and-wiggle/ Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings for music, dancing ukuleles, bubbles and lot of fun! Our programme is for children aged two years to under five. Sessions are usually 30 minutes long and most run during the school term... Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:22:38 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/09/future-options-explored-for-point-chevalier-s-lions-corner-on-raymond-street/ Future options are being explored for Point Chevalier’s Lions Corner on Raymond Street  A decision on the future of Point Chevalier's Lions Corner at 13-17 Raymond Street is a step closer, with five options being considered by the Albert-Eden Local... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:53:17 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/auckland-startup-week-returns-with-more-events-and-international-speakers/ Auckland Startup Week is back for its second year, bringing together startup founders, investors, researchers and technology experts for five days of events across the city. Running from 12 to 16 October, the programme includes 45 events at GridAKL in... Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:40:29 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/auckland-council-says-new-developments-should-help-pay-for-the-infrastructure-they-need/ Auckland Council is taking a stronger approach to housing developments that are proposed outside areas planned for growth. The council's Policy, Planning and Development Committee has agreed that developments in unexpected locations will not... Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:38:31 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/38-000-more-homes-possible-if-proposed-planning-rule-changes-are-adopted/ New modelling predicts more homes could be enabled in accessible locations closer to jobs, services and public transport. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:12:46 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/safer-and-greener-waterfront-coming-to-laingholm/ A much-loved coastal spot in Laingholm is set for a refresh after the adoption of a concept plan to make Sandys Parade safer, greener and more welcoming for the community. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:06:32 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/09/safer-communities/ After years of community advocacy and 168 formal objections, the Bottle-O on Bairds Road has been refused a renewal of its off-licence – a significant win for Ōtara residents who have been calling for change for years. The ruling on the Bottle-O outlet’s... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:15 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/traces-of-aotearoa/ Post-pandemic Aotearoa is the theme of Traces of Aotearoa, a new publication from Auckland Council Libraries that brings together poetry, prose and visual art by women writers and artists in a powerful anthology that looks back on this period in... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:30:21 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/art-exhibition-opening-diwali-in-colours/ Come and celebrate the creativity of our local community at the Diwali in Colours art exhibition opening! The exhibition features beautiful artworks created by community members who took part in our Diwali art class, inspired by the colours, traditions... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:06:16 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/knox-music-series-singalong-with-ben/ A lovely interactive singalong where participants are encouraged to choose songs and join in. Ben is an Auckland resident and will lead the session. Morning tea will be provided. As part of the Golden Festival, Knox Home Trust warmly invites... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:52:26 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/backing-community-events-arts-and-culture/ Seventeen regional community events and 15 arts and culture initiatives have received backing to go ahead, with Auckland Council funding.     The 32 grants, approved by the Community Committee, will enable theatre and dance performances,... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:41:06 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/treat-yourself-to-a-weekend-escape-to-titirangi/ In the heart of the beautiful Waitākere Ranges, Titirangi is a picturesque suburb buzzing with fun experiences. Whatever the weather or season there’s always a reason to visit. Admire masterpieces, enjoy films and experience theatre Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:27:47 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/i-m-just-older-darling/ I Am Just Older, Darling is an afternoon gathering for older rainbow people and their friends to celebrate the joy of ageing through food, conversation and storytelling. Around a shared table, dishes carry personal and cultural stories, creating a space... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:37:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/09/cabaret/ Berlin, 1929. Germany stands on the edge of an abyss. In the twilight of the Jazz Age, nothing is taboo at the Kit Kat Club, where boys, girls and everyone in between are living each day as if it’s their last. Caught up in a hedonistic whirl of sex and... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:24:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/transport-in-auckland-enters-new-era/ Transport cannot be planned in isolation. It must be integrated with land use, growth and infrastructure investment. That has changed, as responsibility for how transport is planned, governed and delivered in Auckland moves to Auckland Council. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:24:00 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/pothole-promise/ Potholes, your days are numbered. Auckland Council's Pothole Promise has rolled back into town. There's a certain Auckland formula that never fails: rain + roads + thousands of cars = potholes. The good news? Auckland Council is once again declaring war... Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:13:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/west-auckland-s-freshest-playgrounds/ Looking for a new place to let tamariki burn off some energy? West Auckland is packed with playgrounds that go well beyond a slide and a swing. From towering adventure play to neighbourhood gems, these spaces offer whānau plenty of reasons to get outside... Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:31 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/capiche/ A father saw his son struggling to write. Now his Auckland startup is helping hundreds of dyslexic thinkers find their voice, and it's headed to Auckland Startup Week looking for its next big break. Most AI tools are racing to write for people. Auckland... Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:38:15 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/hauraki-gulf-islanders-lead/ Bookings are now open for annual inorganic collections across Waiheke Island, Aotea / Great Barrier Island and Rakino Island. The annual inorganic collection is for items that have reached the end of the road. It gives Hauraki Gulf Island residents a... Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/09/ra-hihi-flyover/ One East Auckland family saves about 10 minutes a day, or 50 minutes a week. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:56:06 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/simpler-lower-cost-resource-consent-options-launched-for-small-projects/ People planning small-scale building projects may now find it quicker and more affordable to get resource consent, thanks to two new consent options introduced by Auckland Council. The changes are designed to make it easier for customers with... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:29:00 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/pops-pinball/ Auckland's biggest pinball machine is now live! Te Waitematā Station has been transformed into a giant, playable arcade game with in Te Komititanga. Step up to this four-player booth and control the flippers to play the building in real time. Work... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:29:40 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/windows-of-imagination/ Windows of the Imagination brings to life 179 artworks created by Auckland tamariki during the construction of the City Rail Link. Inspired by bedtime stories, night lights and the power of imagination, this giant projection transforms the façade of Te... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:08:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/home-exhibition/ Opening preview: Friday 16 October, 6pm-8pm Exhibition running: 17 October - 5 December 2026 In Conversation with Fa’amele Etuale and Lema Shamamba: Saturday 7 November, 2pm-3pm - part of Open Arts Day Sometimes we search our entire lives looking for... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:36:11 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/he-kokonga-whare-e-kitea-exhibition/ Opening preview: Friday 16 October, 6-8pm Exhibition running: 17 October - 5 December 2026 Artist kōrero: Saturday 5 December, 11am-12pm He kokonga whare e kitea, he kokonga ngākau e kore e kitea.  The corners of a house can be seen, but the... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:34:41 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/10/kitinga-bashenyi-exhibition/ Opening preview: Friday 16 October, 6pm-8pm Exhibition running from: 17 October - 5 December 2026 In Conversation with Fa’amele Etuale and Lema Shamamba: Saturday 7 November, 2-3pm - part of Open Arts Day Stitch and share: An embroidery gathering:... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:34:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/news/2026/10/scooter-rules/ New road rules take effect today, changing where e-scooters can ride and how road users must share the space. Aucklanders are being urged to scoot smart, cycle carefully and keep an eye out for each other as a raft of new road rules comes into effect... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:03:15 EST