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Auckland Council releases pre-election report
Wednesday, 31 July 2019, 12:14 pm | Auckland Council
With under two months until voting opens, Auckland Council’s pre-election report sets out the challenges our newly elected members will face as our population grows. More >>
Spotlight on sustainability during NZ Fashion Week
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 9:25 am | Auckland Council
This year’s New Zealand Fashion Week and Fashion Weekend showcases sustainability, diversity and creativity with a variety of activities designed to please the most style-savvy Aucklanders. More >>
Community Recycling Centres face plastics challenge
Friday, 26 July 2019, 9:19 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is encouraging Aucklanders to recycle all their household plastic containers (those labelled with numbers 1 through to 7) through the council’s kerbside recycling service, which is fully funded by a targeted rate, rather than dropping ... More >>
Illegal dumper faces full force of law
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 5:28 pm | Auckland Council
Following a recent successful illegal dumping prosecution in the Manukau District Court, Auck-land Council is cautioning Aucklanders to be wary of individuals or organisations offering cheap waste disposal services via social media. More >>
Join the refillution at Auckland Locations
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 4:41 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is proud to join the ‘refillution’ with selected libraries and all pools and leisure centres registering as official ‘RefillNZ Stations’ – places where people are welcome to stop in and refill their reusable water bottles ... More >>
Council adopts changes to dog management
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 4:13 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body today adopted changes to the council’s Policy on Dogs and related Dog Management Bylaw to come into force from 1 November 2019. More >>
Miscalculation leads to sale of alcohol to minor
Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 10:39 am | Auckland Council
The inability to calculate a minor’s correct age and having poor vision are some of the reasons given by people that sold alcohol to minors in Auckland. More >>
Investors keen on green: bond issues raise $350 million
Thursday, 18 July 2019, 10:43 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has raised $350 million through its Green Bond framework in just over 12 months. More >>
Auckland Council declared a climate emergency – now what?
Wednesday, 17 July 2019, 9:24 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are invited to have their say on Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Action Framework , which opens today. More >>
Calling all zero waste innovators
Tuesday, 16 July 2019, 9:32 am | Auckland Council
Jumpstart your waste minimisation project with funding from WMIF Published: 15 July 2019 Share Grants of up to $50,000 are available from Auckland Council for Aucklanders with innovative ideas on how to reduce waste. The Waste Minimisation and Innovation ... More >>
Auckland Council monthly housing update for July
Monday, 15 July 2019, 3:59 pm | Auckland Council
Almost 90 per cent of Auckland’s new dwellings consented in May were in urban areas, and 62 per cent were denser housing types such as apartments and townhouses. Penny Pirrit, Director Urban Growth and Housing at Auckland Council says the figures ... More >>
Council action on Titirangi chickens and rats
Friday, 12 July 2019, 12:12 pm | Auckland Council
The wild chickens in Titirangi Village are to be removed, with the capture and rehoming of the birds the preferred method of control. More >>
More Green Bond success for Auckland Council
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 12:52 pm | Auckland Council
A Green Bond issue has raised $150 million for Auckland Council. This is the second successful Green Bond issue by the council in little over 12 months. The initial issue in June last year was a first for any organisation in New Zealand. More >>
Construction to start on historic seawall
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 11:09 am | Auckland Council
Major construction works to strengthen Waitematā Harbour’s historic seawall are due to start this month. More >>
Environmentalist seeks re-election to Kaipatiki Local Board
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 9:18 am | Auckland Council
Anne-Elise Smithson is standing with Shore Action for re-election to the Kaipātiki Local Board. “I promised greater protection of our environment and our Local Board is now leading the way for Auckland Council. But we need to do more to tackle the ... More >>
New report backs Goff’s call for additional funding tools
Thursday, 4 July 2019, 4:00 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the draft report on local government funding and financing, published by the Productivity Commission this morning, reinforces his calls for new funding mechanisms to be made available to councils. More >>
Auckland Mayor thrilled at Te Auaunga transformation
Wednesday, 3 July 2019, 4:18 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says it’s fantastic the Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek restoration has been delivered. More >>
Call for 2019 Mayoral Conservation Awards entries
Wednesday, 3 July 2019, 1:52 pm | Auckland Council
The awards recognise the remarkable conservation efforts made by mana whenua, communities, households, landowners, youth and schools across the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland region, to care for and restore our city’s environment. More >>
Future city centre designs approved for consultation
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 12:20 pm | Auckland Council
What will Auckland’s city centre look like in 20 years? How will we live, travel, work and play? More >>
Retailers urged not to landfill leftover plastic bags
Saturday, 29 June 2019, 10:28 am | Auckland Council
With the plastic bag ban coming into force on Monday, retailers are being urged not to landfill any leftover lightweight shopping bags. More >>
