Auckland is often seen as a cautionary tale in New Zealand’s housing story — but the latest numbers show a welcome increase in new home completions following a surge in consents.
New research from Auckland Council’s Chief Economist Unit reveals visibl… Continue reading
Devonport-Takapuna is set to become a more playful place with the adoption of the 2025 Play Plan
The Plan will guide future investment in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area
It encourages low-cost, low-maintenance initiatives that make the most of… Continue reading
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is kicking off work to break down the barriers faced by disabled people in emergency situations, as part of readiness planning in Tāmaki Makaurau.
On 17 June the council’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM… Continue reading
It’s time once again to turn your face to the north-eastern skies and search for the constellation known as Matariki, the star cluster that marks the Māori New Year – Te Mātahi o te Tau – and their appearance signals a time for remembrance, reflection,… Continue reading
An industry training programme is equipping the next generation of builders and tradespeople with the skills to reuse and repurpose materials – and save them from landfill.
Training provider Ara Education Charitable Trust is a recipient of the Auckland… Continue reading
McNicol Homestead & Museum, a well-loved heritage site in Clevedon, has re-opened to the public following a major renewal project that began in 2024.
The goal was to make the old building safe and up to modern standards, while keeping its special… Continue reading
Ōpaheke Park officially opened Tuesday 17 June
The park features 2km of walking paths, pump track, and a dedicated dog run area
Clever design features will help prevent the impacts of flooding for nearby residents
Papakura locals have a new passive… Continue reading
Manurewa Local Board has adopted a new Play Plan to help bring more fun and connection into the neighbourhood. The plan isn’t just about building new playgrounds – it looks at how play can happen anywhere: in streets, parks, or shared spaces.
This…… Continue reading
Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.
In total, there are 171 positions for local board members and… Continue reading
Watercare is upgrading 1.4km of the wastewater network in Newmarket as part of a $12 million annual renewals programme to improve Auckland’s wastewater infrastructure.
The renewal programme aims to enhance network resilience and address issues within…. Continue reading