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 167]

Council continues review of draft planning rules

Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 4:24 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland councillors today continued the task of reviewing potential changes to building heights and housing zones in the draft Unitary Plan based on community feedback. More >>

Local Decision Makers needed for Liquor Licence Applications

Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 12:04 pm | Auckland Council

Manurewa and Papakura Civic leaders are calling for locals across Auckland to put their hand up to make decisions on Liquor licence applications with applications closing on the 8th of July. More >>

Celebrating Māori language and culture

Monday, 1 July 2013, 4:27 pm | Auckland Council

This week is te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) and what better way to celebrate the Māori language and culture than by checking out all on offer around the Auckland region. More >>

Auckland Council works to lower burglary rate

Monday, 1 July 2013, 9:53 am | Auckland Council

More than 1000 SelectaDNA UV property identification kits will this month be distributed to homes across the region in an Auckland Council and New Zealand Police initiative to prevent repeat burglaries. More >>

Directions to guide Unitary Plan changes

Friday, 28 June 2013, 4:34 pm | Auckland Council

The Auckland Plan Committee will meet next week to consider the first set of directions to address issues identified in the draft Unitary Plan. More >>

Len Brown to host Harvard Economist Edward Glaeser

Friday, 28 June 2013, 4:27 pm | Auckland Council

Len Brown will host Harvard Economist and bestselling author of Triumph of the City , Professor Edward Glaeser as part of the Auckland Conversations series on Monday, 1 July. More >>

Mayor welcomes backing for Auckland’s transport priorities

Friday, 28 June 2013, 1:04 pm | Auckland Council

News Release 28 June 2013 Mayor welcomes backing for Auckland’s transport priorities Mayor Len Brown has welcomed the government’s support for a number of Auckland's key transport projects, including the City Rail Link, an additional harbour crossing ... More >>

Len Brown at Nathan Homestead - Manurewa Mayor in the Chair

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 2:37 pm | Auckland Council

The Mayor is looking forward to chatting with Manurewa locals at an informal public meeting on Wednesday 10 July. The 6.30pm meeting in the Nathan Homestead foyer is one in a series of regular meetings the Mayor holds around Auckland to connect with ... More >>

Licensing of sun bed services a New Zealand first

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 2:36 pm | Auckland Council

In a New Zealand first, Auckland Council will require commercial sun bed businesses to be licensed, and to comply with a new code of practice, which includes restricting the treatment to those 18 years and over. More >>

Mayor secures 2.9 per cent rates increase

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 12:57 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council today signed off its annual plan for 2013-14, including Mayor Len Brown’s proposal for an average 2.9 per cent rates increase across Auckland businesses and households, well below the 4.9 per cent forecast in the council’s Long-term ... More >>

Triennial Events and Last Days at Artspace and Film Archive

Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:14 pm | Auckland Council

Now’s the time to visit Artspace and The Film Archive on Karangahape Road and see some of the best local and international contemporary art on show as part of the 5th Auckland Triennial. While the Triennial runs until 11 August, Artspace and the ... More >>

Len Brown welcomes government support for City Rail Link

Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 2:54 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Len Brown says the government’s agreement to fund the City Rail Link represents a major step forward for Auckland. “I am delighted the government has agreed to support this project,” Len Brown said. More >>

Auckland Council swim school takes top honours

Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 2:13 pm | Auckland Council

An Auckland Council-run swim school is one of the best in the country, taking top honours in the Swim Coaches and Teachers of New Zealand (NZSCTA) awards. The team from North Shore Leisure’s swim school, including pools at Glenfield, Takapuna ... More >>

Devonport Library artist announced

Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 2:19 pm | Auckland Council

A celebrated New Zealand artist, with a childhood connection to Devonport, has been selected to create a series of artworks for the new Devonport Library. Judy Millar, who has represented New Zealand at the Venice Biennale in 2009 and 2011, has been ... More >>

Wellsford Library opening celebration draws crowds

Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 11:48 am | Auckland Council

More than 2500 people dropped into Wellsford’s new library in its first week and many joined in the opening celebrations on Saturday. More >>

Brisbane comes to Auckland to do business

Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 10:05 am | Auckland Council

A delegation of Brisbane business leaders touch down in Auckland on Thursday, for the second half of a two-way business exchange to mark 25 years of the Auckland – Brisbane partner city relationship. The 20-strong delegation will be led by Brisbane’s ... More >>