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Auckland Council
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau
The Auckland Council is the local government council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand.
Services provided for Auckland, include: local roads and footpaths, water, sewerage system, rubbish, recycling and landfills, parks and sportsfields, recreation centres, libraries and pools, dog registration, civil defence, social housing.
The council was established on 1 November 2010 replacing: Auckland Regional Council, Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council, North Shore City Council, Waitakere City Council, Papakura District Council, Rodney District Council Franklin District Council.
Auckland Council - Latest News [Page 10]
Two More Water Suppliers In The Waikato Region Detect Slightly Elevated Arsenic In Their Water
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5:48 pm | Watercare Services
New Zealand Food Safety’s dy dir general Vincent Arbuckle says, “The levels detected are not harmful to animals and there is no evidence water used for animals or food production is unsafe. If there was a risk to food safety we would take appropriate ... More >>
No Cause For Concern After Slightly Elevated Levels Of Arsenic Detected In Treated Waikato River Water
Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 8:12 pm | Watercare Services
National Public Health Service regional clinical director Dr William Rainger says,“People who are drinking water sourced from the Waikato River do not need to be alarmed. The limits in the New Zealand Drinking Water Standards are based on the level of ... More >>
Discover The Treasures Of Tāmaki Makaurau: Making Māori Tourism Accessible To All
Sunday, 24 November 2024, 6:39 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
While the platform will launch with a few selected treasures, the aim is for ‘Treasures of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’ to grow and eventually become a comprehensive travel planning tool where visitors can explore an exciting range of Māori tourism experiences ... More >>
Six60 Brings The Sound Of Summer To Moana Auckland 2025
Friday, 22 November 2024, 5:46 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Moana Auckland is organised and delivered by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and runs from 27 January to 9 March 2025. It will feature a range of exciting on and off water activities, family-friendly events, and cultural experiences. More >>
Into Ocean & Ice: Unveiling Antarctica's Past And Present
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 1:49 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The exhibition will open on 29 November 2024 and runs until 31 August 2025. It showcases the heroic era of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic exploration, where the crew of his sunken ship survived by clinging to floating ice for five months. More >>
Watercare Undertakes Pipeline Replacement On Remuera Rd
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 11:57 am | Watercare Services
The upgrades on Remuera Road, between the corners of Stoneyroyd Gardens and Loch St, are within the same section where three major water breaks occurred back in February. More >>
Auckland Wins IEEE International Geoscience And Remote Sensing Symposium 2028
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 3:00 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The symposium is expected to attract at least 2000 delegates to the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Auckland and deliver $4.9 million in economic impact to the region. More >>
Moana Auckland Festival Sets Sail For 2025
Monday, 11 November 2024, 3:42 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Head of Major Events Michelle Hooper says the festival is a huge drawcard for the city and is one of the events which underpins Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s summer events strategy. More >>
Watercare Passes Key Milestone On $300M Programme To Improve Wastewater Services In Warkworth, Snells Beach & Algies Bay
Monday, 11 November 2024, 10:06 am | Watercare
The new pipeline is part of a broader programme of work by Watercare to improve the performance of the local wastewater network and support growth in Warkworth, Snells Beach and Algies Bay. More >>
Watercare's $6.3m Project To Future-proof Glenbrook’s Water Services Nears Completion
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 3:33 pm | Watercare
Instead of opting for a like-for-like repair of a damaged watermain crossing the Taihiki Estuary, Watercare saw an opportunity to deliver infrastructure that future-proofs both local water and wastewater networks. More >>
Watercare Enlists Air Support To Remove Wastewater Pipe Bridges In Pt England
Friday, 25 October 2024, 11:22 am | Watercare
Watercare enlisted the help of an Airbus helicopter to remove the last 60 metres of an old gravity sewer spanning Omaru Creek in Point England Reserve as part of completing a $51m project to upgrade the area’s wastewater network and support ... More >>
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited's Sustainability Milestones: A Year Of Climate Action In Auckland
Monday, 21 October 2024, 2:41 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
A snapshot for the 2023/24 financial year shows Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s initiatives and achievements in fostering a more resilient and inclusive Auckland, on the heels of its strong annual results delivering value for Auckland and its people. More >>
Top Tips For The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival
Friday, 18 October 2024, 3:23 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is delivered by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited on behalf of Auckland Council and in partnership with naming rights partner BNZ. It’s a free, family-friendly, smoke-free, alcohol-free and vegetarian event. More >>
Goodbye Dunkirk Rd: Watercare Moves Out After $51m Wastewater Upgrades
Monday, 14 October 2024, 1:43 pm | Watercare
The completion of the Dunkirk wastewater upgrades marks the end of a significant journey to futureproof for current and future generations. More >>
Ōrākei Main Sewer Rehabilitation: Stage Two Ramping Up While Stage One Nears Completion
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 10:10 am | Watercare Services
“This investment will significantly reduce the risk of future sewer collapses in Parnell. The work will be carried out in stages, with most of the relining work scheduled for the summer periods when there should be less disruption from wet weather." More >>
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival 2024 Prepares To Light Up The City Centre With Exciting New Celebrations
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 3:10 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival 2024 will be held on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October but this year celebrations will kick off early with a spectacular 3D projection mapping on the Auckland Town Hall, starting from Monday 14 October. More >>
Watercare’s Three-stage Solution For Judges Bay
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 10:05 am | Watercare
This permanent solution will replace the temporary robust repair that has been in place since last March when a broken wastewater pipeline, located approximately 25 metres beneath the Parnell Rose Gardens, was discovered during a CCTV inspection. More >>
Annual Reports Capture Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s Year Delivering Great Outcomes For The Region
Monday, 30 September 2024, 12:09 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
TAU Chief Executive Nick Hill says: “This year’s achievements reflect the pivotal role our work has in enriching Auckland’s cultural and economic life. More >>
Tāmaki Makaurau Makes Global List For Travel Innovation For World Tourism Day
Friday, 27 September 2024, 1:59 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Aiming to have tourism in the area be respectful and meaningful, the Tūpuna Maunga Authority works with varying groups, communities, and stakeholders to improve what they offer and teach them about cultural significance and preferred behaviour. More >>
Watercare Releases 2023/2024 Annual Report
Monday, 23 September 2024, 4:46 pm | Watercare
This year Watercare will again break our capital investment record, with a plan to invest more than $1.2billion in Auckland’s water and wastewater infrastructure. More >>
