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New exhibition challenges perceptions of the Pacific
Tuesday, 10 March 2020, 10:07 am | Auckland Council
Discover the people and stories of the Saltwater Realm at Waitui Ātea: Saltwater Realm . More >>
Measuring RFA’s Sustainability Footprint
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 3:31 pm | Auckland Council
Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) has taken a step closer to its flagship carbonzero division, Auckland Zoo, by gaining organisation-wide Toitū carbonreduce certification. Auckland Zoo has been Toitu carbonzero certified for three consecutive years. RFA ... More >>
Goff welcomes High Court decision
Friday, 7 February 2020, 10:26 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says he is pleased but not surprised that the Auckland High Court has dismissed an application for a judicial review of the Accommodation Provider Targeted Rate (APTR). More >>
Goff commends government’s “wise investment” in Auckland
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 10:57 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff is pleased the government has responded positively to Auckland Council’s calls for greater investment in Auckland’s infrastructure. More >>
Statement by Mayor Goff on Ihumātao
Wednesday, 22 January 2020, 11:35 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has been involved in discussions with the Crown and Kiingitanga, on behalf of mana whenua, to find a long-term resolution to the issues raised at Ihumātao. More >>
A year in review: our progress on keeping kauri safe
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 5:20 pm | Auckland Council
It’s been a year of behind-the-scenes work for Auckland Council’s kauri dieback response teams, with some tracks ready to open and a busy work programme set for summer. More >>
Warning signs come down at Brown Bay beach
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 4:15 pm | Auckland Council
The water quality issues in Browns Bay have been resolved. Pipes contributing to the problem have been repaired and water quality testing has revealed the improved water quality status. More >>
Is your beach safe for swimming this summer?
Monday, 2 December 2019, 11:19 am | Auckland Council
Before you head down to the water this summer, check conditions on safeswim.org.nz More >>
Medsalv wins Going Circular Award
Friday, 29 November 2019, 7:26 pm | Auckland Council
Medsalv wins Going Circular Award at NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2019 Christchurch-based company, Medsalv , took out the Auckland Council-sponsored Going Circular Award for 2019 at the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards last night, ... More >>
Waste partnership wins Partnering for Good Award
Friday, 29 November 2019, 3:03 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council, TROW Group and Green Way celebrate 2019 NZI Sustainable Business Award category success More >>
Council welcomes waste levy consultation announcement
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 12:46 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement today by Associate Minister for the Environment, Hon Eugenie Sage, to increase funding support for waste minimisation initiatives and address New Zealand’s burgeoning waste challenge. More >>
Auckland housing supply catching up with shortfall
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 3:45 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland is continuing its record-breaking run for dwelling consents, achieving a new all-time record of 14,634 in the year to September. More >>
Proud Centres - bringing moments of Pride to your community
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 12:27 pm | Auckland Council
With Pride Festival 2020 looming, Auckland Council’s Proud Centres are calling for the community to come up with family friendly ideas for events at its centres. The festival runs between the 1st and 16th of February. More >>
Goff puts focus on climate change
Monday, 4 November 2019, 12:22 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff has unveiled changes to Auckland Council’s committee structure, including establishing a new climate change committee and new subcommittees for CCO oversight and value for money. More >>
Auckland leads public innovation
Monday, 4 November 2019, 8:53 am | Auckland Council
Creating innovations to solve complex city-scale problems has seen Auckland secure national recognition at the 2019 Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) annual awards. More >>
Water quality results announced following NZICC fire
Friday, 1 November 2019, 3:11 pm | Auckland Council
Water quality testing in Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour during the New Zealand International Convention Centre fire helped understand the nature of water entering the stormwater system. More >>
Landmark decision on stormwater consent
Wednesday, 30 October 2019, 11:58 am | Auckland Council
The Environment Court has granted Auckland Council a resource consent to improve the way it manages all stormwater discharges across the region to help protect the environment, people and property while improving water quality. More >>
Kauri compliance high but locals their own worst enemy!
Tuesday, 29 October 2019, 3:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council compliance officers were out in force over the weekend, patrolling “hot spots” across the region, watching for people breaking the rules around the use of closed tracks and thereby putting kauri at risk. More >>
Reflection Friday - Recycling Week NZ draws to a close
Friday, 25 October 2019, 2:52 pm | Auckland Council
Today marks Reflection Friday in this year’s Recycling Week NZ. It’s a chance to look back and see what we’ve learned, what we’ve done differently, and to look ahead to what else we can do to create a more sustainable, waste-free Aotearoa. More >>
Explore the outdoors; take care of our kauri this weekend
Friday, 25 October 2019, 2:36 pm | Auckland Council
The weather’s looking perfect for the long weekend, perfect enough to draw many thousands of Aucklanders and visitors into the great outdoors. More >>
