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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 13]
Compliance Soars By 70 Percent As Developers Get Smarter With Sediment Control
Monday, 8 April 2024, 1:45 pm | Auckland Council
Since 1 July 2023, 80 percent of first site visits passed inspection (1519) while 20 per cent were issued either abatement and/or infringement notices (383). More >>
Auckland Council Boosts Access To Energy Coaching Scheme To Help Reduce Energy Bills
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:27 pm | Auckland Council
A free energy coaching service that has helped vulnerable households save hundreds of dollars on their power bills will receive funding from Auckland Council to double its capacity across the region. The grant of $30,000 is funded by the Long-term Plan ... More >>
Council’s Largest Green Bonds Gain Nets $1 Billion
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 5:51 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s EUR Bonds are now supported by well over 100 different European investors and the council’s Green Bond proceeds help fund Auckland’s sustainability-focused priorities. More >>
Auckland Boosts Water Storage Capacity By 45 Million Litres
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 1:40 pm | Watercare Services
Today the equivalent of 18 Olympic-sized swimming pools is being added to Auckland’s treated water storage capacity as a $60 million new reservoir goes into service. The 45-million-litre reservoir is the third at Watercare’s Redoubt Road Reservoir ... More >>
Watercare Welcomes Independent Ōrākei Main Sewer Collapse Report And Accepts Recommendations
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 10:52 am | Watercare Services
Watercare, Auckland's water and wastewater service provider, has welcomed the findings of an independent report conducted by engineering consultancy WSP into the cause of the Ōrākei main sewer collapse and is focused on implementing its recommendations. ... More >>
Auckland’s Awesome Autumn Weekend
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 3:10 pm | Auckland Unlimited
Prepare for an exhilarating weekend filled with an array of events and entertainment both on stage, on the field, and on and off the water as autumn is underway in Tāmaki Makaurau. From the electrifying performances of superstar artist P!NK to the vibrant ... More >>
World-leading Auckland Pasifika Festival Set To Showcase Auckland As Cultural Capital
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 10:28 am | Auckland Unlimited
Tāmaki Makaurau is set to come alive this week to celebrate the magic of Pacific culture, language, identity, and community with the return of The Auckland Pasifika Festival. Bringing together a rich tapestry of live performances from 1000 performers, ... More >>
Iconic Auckland Eats: Latest List Of Top 100 Dishes In The Region Announced
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 8:57 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The 2024 Iconic Auckland Eats list, with the top 100 dishes in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland as nominated by the public, releases this Wednesday. Developed annually, the list is a culinary celebration, highlighting unique and beloved dishes that can ... More >>
Auckland Council Adopts Consultation Document For Long-term Plan
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 2:09 pm | Auckland Council
Earlier today, the consultation document for Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan (10-year Budget) 2024/34 was adopted by the Budget Committee following lengthy and robust discussion. “We agreed on the items for consultation back in December. So, ... More >>
Auckland Hosts Stunning Lineup Of Events
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 10:35 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Tāmaki Makaurau is set to come alive later this month with the launch of a new festival, the return of two popular ones and a suite of other events to make Auckland the place to be in February and March. The inaugural Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s ... More >>
Watercare Reports Steady Progress In First Year Of Flood Recovery
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 12:08 pm | Watercare Services
Approaching the one-year mark since the devastating Anniversary Weekend floods struck Tāmaki Makaurau, Watercare acknowledges the ongoing recovery efforts to restore the city's damaged infrastructure. Watercare’s water and wastewater infrastructure ... More >>
Lights, Lanterns, Action - BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival Returns In February
Monday, 22 January 2024, 11:14 am | Auckland Unlimited
After four years of cancellations, the BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival is set to glow again as it celebrates the Year of the Dragon at an all-new venue. For four days from Thursday 22 February – Sunday 25 February, the festival will bring hundreds ... More >>
Watercare Finds 19 Industry Partners To Work With On Its $3.5b Asset Renewal Programme
Friday, 19 January 2024, 2:04 pm | Watercare
Nineteen consultants and contractors are starting the new year with a new long-term relationship with Auckland’s Watercare after signing on to help deliver the first stage of its ambitious $3.5b asset renewal programme. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2401/a0df7e6e2661f683cbcf.jpeg" ... More >>
Watercare Receives Long-awaited Consent For Huia Water Treatment Plant Replacement
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 10:29 am | Watercare Services
The Environment Court has granted resource consent that allows Watercare’s Huia Water Treatment Plant replacement project to proceed. The consent, granted just before Christmas, relates to the earthworks and vegetation removal that’s needed for Watercare ... More >>
Make Noise With Consideration This Holiday Season
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 8:12 am | Auckland Council
The holiday season is upon us and with El Niño set to wipe away La Niña and deliver a hotter, drier summer rather than the constant wet, people are turning their thoughts to summer holidays and with them, DIY activities and hosting parties. But sometimes ... More >>
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Delivers Strong Economic Boost, And Leaves Lasting Legacy
Friday, 15 December 2023, 9:34 am | Auckland Unlimited
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Impact Evaluation for Auckland report released today, reveals that the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ (FWWC 2023) generated a net economic benefit of $48.9 million to Auckland, far exceeding expectations. The ... More >>
Successful Refresh Of Co-management Agreement For Pūkaki Tapu O Poutūkeka
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 6:06 pm | Auckland Council
Pūkaki Māori Marae Committee, Te Ākitai Waiohua, and Auckland Council celebrate the successful refresh of co-management agreement for Pūkaki Tapu o Poutūkeka Following the ceremony held on 13 December 2023, Pūkaki Māori Marae Committee, in collaboration ... More >>
Flagrant Breaches Bring Total Of $133,000 In Fines For Professionals Who Built An Upmarket Remuera Precinct
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 10:54 am | Auckland Council
A text message sent by a project manager claiming Auckland Council was “playing silly bastards with the consents ”, illustrated a “cavalier attitude towards compliance obligations.” That was the finding of Judge Kirsten Lummis when fining ... More >>
High Fashion To High Seas – What’s On In Tāmaki Makaurau This Summer
Friday, 8 December 2023, 10:11 am | Auckland Unlimited
From gowns to go-karting, sailing and boat shows to open-mic nights, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s major cultural attractions have a range of activities and events to delight Aucklanders and visitors of all ages this summer. Step into a fashion fantasy ... More >>
Watercare Shares Top Tips To Make Every Drop Count As We Face A Dry Summer
Friday, 1 December 2023, 9:11 am | Watercare Services
The long-awaited summer is finally here, and Watercare is reminding everyone to be mindful of their water use while they’re out making the most of it. After what’s officially been declared the wettest year on record, forecasters are now predicting ... More >>
