Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee today approved new changes to the city’s planning rules to better protect people and property from floods and other hazards, while focusing more new homes in safer, well-connected places near jobs and…… Continue reading →

Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday 24 September to consider two options for Auckland’s future planning rules.
Both options must meet government requirements to boost the number of homes Auckland can accommodate, wit… Continue reading →

Auckland Council has extended its commitment to environmental stewardship beyond New Zealand’s shores, donating surplus regional parks ranger uniforms to support conservation efforts in Fiji.
The initiative, led by Auckland Council’s Regional Parks tea… Continue reading →

A range of exciting and engaging community events in Tāmaki Makaurau over the next year are being made possible with the help of grants from Auckland Council.
A total of $475,000 in event funding was allocated to 23 organisations across the region, by … Continue reading →

Aucklanders will notice a new name at the core of the city’s rail network. From 21 September, Britomart Station has officially become Waitematā Station, reflecting the name gifted by mana whenua.
The change is the final step in a process that began in…. Continue reading →

Watercare is inviting the communities of Beachlands and Maraetai to step behind the gates and explore the Beachlands Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The free event will be held on Saturday October 18, from 10am to 2pm at 100 Okaroro Drive. Locals will have… Continue reading →

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s 3,200km of coastline has high environmental, social and cultural values as well as coastal management challenges from coastal erosion, flooding and ongoing sea-level rise.
Over the last four years, Auckland Council has been….. Continue reading →

Ōtāhuhu’s town centre is set for a refresh, thanks to funding secured through Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund.
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board advocated for the streetscape project and received $1.5 million.
Thirteen eligible local boards submit… Continue reading →

The Flat Bush community is one step closer to a vibrant new green space.
A $1.1 million boost from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish Fund is helping move plans forward to transform Ostrich Farm into a fully equipped sports field park.
Behind the… Continue reading →

It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.
But if it hasn’t landed, Auckland Council has got you covered, no more waiting around by the letterbox, let’s… Continue reading →