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 113]

Council moves Unitary Plan decision-making to Governing Body

Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 11:36 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Council's Auckland Development Committee (ADC) has voted to move decision-making on the Unitary Plan directly to the council’s Governing Body. More >>

Candidates urged to get nominations in

Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 12:08 pm | Auckland Council

Candidates urged to get nominations in Candidates thinking about standing for election in this year’s local elections need to get their skates on. Auckland Council Electoral Officer Dale Ofsoske says time is running out. “Don’t leave it too late. Nominations ... More >>

Auckland Council CCO board appointments

Monday, 8 August 2016, 11:17 am | Auckland Council

Mayor Len Brown and Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse have announced the following appointments to the boards of Auckland’s council-controlled organisations: · Margaret Devlin as chair of Watercare Services Limited (WSL): Margaret is chair of WEL Networks More >>

Kids Voting breaks records

Monday, 8 August 2016, 10:53 am | Auckland Council

Record-breaking numbers of Auckland’s future voters will be learning about local democracy and voting this election time. A total of 11,500 students from 56 schools have signed up to take part in Auckland Council’s Kids Voting 2016. This compares ... More >>

Smokefree policy hotly debated by council

Thursday, 4 August 2016, 4:00 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s Smokefree policy dominated today’s Regional Strategy and Policy Committee with public input from smokefree advocates and discussion on the findings of a policy review. More >>

Memorial plaques stolen from Paparoa Howick Cemetery

Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 11:13 am | Auckland Council

Memorial plaques stolen from Paparoa Howick Cemetery In a brazen act of vandalism, a collection of bronze memorial plaques have been removed from the columbarium wall at Paparoa Howick Cemetery, concerning cemetery staff. Auckland Council’s Manager ... More >>

Dog pleads for registration tag

Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 2:02 pm | Auckland Council

An Auckland dog has launched a video appealing to dog owners to complete their dog registration papers and keep their dogs “legal” for the coming year. More >>

Plans unveiled for improved cycle connections

Monday, 1 August 2016, 1:31 pm | Auckland Council

A new cycleway will cut travel time for the growing number of people cycling into the city centre from west Auckland. Auckland Transport is seeking feedback on plans revealed today for the Ian McKinnon Dr Cycleway which is a two way, on-road cycleway ... More >>

Iconic Kiwi entertainment venue turns 20

Monday, 1 August 2016, 11:01 am | Auckland Live

One of Auckland’s most iconic performing arts and entertainment venues – Takapuna’s Bruce Mason Centre (BMC) – is turning 20 in August. The 1119-seat theatre, nicknamed “The Bruce” by local North Shore residents, was first opened in 1996. It was ... More >>

SkyPath, older people’s housing and the Unitary Plan

Thursday, 28 July 2016, 1:46 pm | Auckland Council

SkyPath, older people’s housing and the Unitary Plan go in front of Governing Body today More >>

Sugary drinks dropped from leisure centres

Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 2:27 pm | Auckland Council

In a show of leadership in the battle against obesity and type 2 diabetes, Auckland Council is dropping sugar-sweetened drinks from vending machines at council-run leisure centres. More >>

Comment from Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 2:12 pm | Auckland Council

Comment from Mayor and Deputy Mayor Mayor Len Brown has described the release today of the recommendations of the Independent Hearings Panel (IHP) on the proposed Unitary Plan as a major milestone for Auckland and the panel should be congratulated for ... More >>