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 119]

Cyclone Winston – has Auckland dodged a bullet?

Friday, 26 February 2016, 11:02 am | Auckland Council

Fiji has been struck by the strongest cyclone ever recorded to hit the Southern hemisphere, with a ferocity never experienced by New Zealand. More >>

Decision digest - Auckland Council Governing Body

Thursday, 25 February 2016, 9:44 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s Governing Body met today at an extraordinary meeting to discuss matters relating to the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan and zoning. More >>

Taste of Puketāpapa food festival returns for fourth year

Thursday, 25 February 2016, 9:40 am | Auckland Council

Aucklanders are invited to take their taste buds around the world and celebrate the city’s most ethnically diverse area, at Taste of Puketāpapa food festival. More >>

Nederlands Dans Theater’s Auckland Programme

Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 11:01 am | Auckland Live

Auckland Live is bringing Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) to Auckland for the first time this June, for an exclusive New Zealand season. This is a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s finest contemporary dance companies at Auckland’s ... More >>

Transport for new northern Auckland housing

Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 10:32 am | Auckland Council

A Northern Busway extension, Matakana link road, upgraded Hibiscus Coast Bus Station and state highway improvements are part of potential transport plans to support large numbers of new houses in northern Auckland. More >>

Mayoral Fund poised to assist after Cyclone Winston

Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 11:07 am | Auckland Council

Mayor Len Brown has expressed his condolences to the people of Fiji and Tonga in the wake of Cyclone Winston and has activated the Mayoral Fund for the Pacific on the advice of the fund’s advisory committee. More >>

Pool safety makes a splash this summer

Monday, 22 February 2016, 11:54 am | Auckland Council

A quick dip in a pool has been one of the coolest ways to keep refreshed during this sticky summer, and it’s also been one of the safest. More >>

Video showcases South Auckland

Friday, 19 February 2016, 3:19 pm | Auckland Council

The 24hrs South campaign video has gone viral over the summer break, helping spread the word about activities and attractions in South Auckland. More >>

Council to refund inorganics collection charge to some house

Friday, 19 February 2016, 2:57 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council will provide a refund of $22.77 to 230,000 households that will not receive its inorganics collection service within the current 2015-16 financial year (ending 30 June 2016). More >>

Auckland and Government agree on transport

Friday, 19 February 2016, 1:48 pm | Auckland Council

A joint report from Auckland Council and the government released today is being hailed as a giant step forward in agreeing Auckland’s transport investments for the next 30 years. More >>

Designer chosen for Domain memorial

Friday, 19 February 2016, 10:29 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s plan to establish a commemorative and contemplative World War One Centenary memorial in Auckland Domain has taken a step forward with the announcement today that New Zealand firm Wraight Athfield Landscape and Architecture, in conjunction ... More >>

Magical atmosphere at lantern-only night

Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 3:27 pm | Auckland Council

Magical atmosphere at lantern-only night, Thursday at Auckland Domain The Auckland Lantern Festival’s lantern-only night and a 25 per cent larger area provides a great opportunity for festival-goers to experience the magic of the event while avoiding ... More >>

Council grant scores goal for NZ Hockey

Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 3:00 pm | Auckland Council

The first of Auckland Council’s new regional sports and recreation grants has been awarded to Hockey New Zealand, providing a $40,000 boost to its Auckland-wide development programme. More >>

Auckland Transport says drivers claims are untrue

Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 1:42 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Transport says drivers claims are untrue Auckland Transport says a pamphlet being handed out by Howick & Eastern Bus drivers to passengers is blatantly untrue. The drivers, who are represented by First Union, are planning strike action on Friday. ... More >>

A win for Auckland Council in overdue rates case

Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 5:02 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council has successfully obtained summary judgment against Ms Penny Bright for unpaid rates, dating back almost nine years. The Auckland District Court has today released its decision in favour of the council. The decision is for $34,182.56, ... More >>

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