Friday, January 16, 2026

Council

Pest turtles on the rise

A recent sighting of red-eared slider turtles in a paddock at Aka Aka has renewed calls for residents to be vigilant. Awaroa Ki Karioitahi Landcare...

Recycling truck fire causes SH20 lane blockage

Aucklanders are being urged to take care with what they put in their recycling bins following a recycling truck fire on SH20/Lambie Drive in...

Council working to restore access to regional tracks

Since severe weather damaged several regional tracks in 2023, the Auckland Council has made significant progress restoring them. In the past six months, the council...

Aucklanders better prepared this summer

With more Aucklanders heading to the beach this summer, the risk of life-threatening incidents is higher than ever. That’s why the Safeswim programme, website, and app,...

Local board members paddle Waikato River

Members of the Franklin Local Board experienced the culturally significant waka ama programme on the Waikato River as part of their Māori partnership programme. The...

New climate change fund

Auckland Council is streamlining its climate and emergency preparation funding for community groups. Called the Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund, it...

Half a century celebrated

One of Auckland’s most beautiful parks has been hailed as a jewel on the Manukau Harbour, 50 years after its creation. Auckland Council lead councillor...

Auckland Libraries unveils Top 100 list

It’s time to reveal Auckland Libraries’ Top 100 reads. Every year, Auckland’s librarians distil thousands of titles down to the year’s absolute best: the trending...

Changes to governance

The Waikato District Council last month confirmed its new committee structure and committee chair and deputy chair appointments. Waikato District Mayor Aksel Bech said the new...

Stormwater upgrades for Port Waikato

Projects to upgrade Port Waikato’s stormwater will help ensure the community can respond to heavy weather events, the Waikato District Council says. The council has...