Auckland Council received 29,388 noise complaints from January 1 to November 23 this year. Aucklanders made close to 30,000 noise complaints in 2025Aucklanders made 29,388 noise complaints from January 1 to November 23 this year, according to Auckland Council figures. Of the complaints, 5472 resulted in an excessive noise direction being served, while 159 written warnings were issued. Fifty-two alarms were disconnected, 86 seizures were undertaken and 357 instances of non-compliance with an excessive noise direction occurred. The council received at least 25,000 noise complaints in 2024.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 28, 2025 16:06 UTC