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.

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Manurewa students represent Auckland on the world stage

Thursday, 6 June 2013, 2:51 pm | Auckland Council

Six Manurewa students selected to represent Auckland at the annual Asia-Pacific Children’s Convention School in Japan will receive a special farewell from Mayor Len Brown next week (Monday 10 June). More >>

Not Your Usual Hui

Thursday, 6 June 2013, 1:13 pm | Auckland Council

The inaugural Not Your Usual Hui will be taking place this Friday at the AUT City Campus. Not Your Usual Hui is a forum for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (GLBTI) communities to start the conversation about how we strengthen ... More >>

Len Brown in Hillcrest for Mayor in the Chair

Thursday, 6 June 2013, 12:43 pm | Auckland Council

News Release 6 June 2013 Len Brown in Hillcrest for Mayor in the Chair ‘Evening Edition’ Len Brown is looking forward to chatting with North Shore locals at an informal public meeting on Monday 17 June. The 6.30pm meeting in the Korean Community ... More >>

Auckland: Bylaw to cover Election Signs

Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 12:15 pm | Auckland Council

A new bylaw is about to come into effect covering election signs. The Auckland Transport Election Signs Bylaw 2013 will take effect on 8 June, in time for the local elections in October. More >>

New policy standardises Auckland dog rules

Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 11:24 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s new policy on dogs will offer a regionwide approach to dog ownership and management when it comes into effect on 1 July. More >>

Calling all Kapa Haka Superstars

Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 9:36 am | Auckland Council

The 2degrees Kapa Haka Super 12s close date for registration has been extended to 14 June, and teams should get in quick to secure their spot and start practicing to win their share of the prize money. More >>

10,000 Aucklanders Have a Say On Draft Unitary Plan

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 4:30 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

More than 10,000 Aucklanders have given feedback on the draft Unitary plan, with one day remaining in the 11-week engagement process. More >>

Mayor Len Brown – Speech to Transport NZ Summit

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 3:38 pm | Auckland Council

I want to talk to you today about the work we are doing to deliver a better transport system for Auckland. More >>

Auckland – Brisbane Business Exchange Takes Off

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 2:35 pm | Auckland Council

Len Brown is leading a delegation across the Tasman this weekend as part of a two-way business exchange to mark the 25th anniversary of Auckland-Brisbane sister city relationship. More >>

Stop smoking this winter

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 9:46 am | Auckland Council

Aucklanders may be surprised to learn smoke from home fires is the main cause of air pollution in our region during winter. With the cold weather well and truly upon us, now is the perfect time to consider home heating options with the least detrimental ... More >>

Jenna got the demo

Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 4:11 pm | Auckland Council

The chance to win a recording session and demo track as part of Auckland Council’s Movies In Parks 2013 was won by Whangaparāoa local and AUT nursing student, Jenna Bradley. More >>

National Māori treasures up close

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 3:30 pm | Auckland Council

Astonishing Māori treasures from the Sir George Grey Special Collections will be on display for all to enjoy for free, for four months from June, at Auckland Council’s Central City Library. More >>

Break in doesn’t break down the Fresh Gallery

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 11:30 am | Auckland Council

Thieves broke into the Auckland Council owned facility overnight and tried to steal the gallery’s screen projector, attached to the roof. More >>

Youth Connections Celebrates Year

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 9:26 am | Auckland Council

Based on the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs ‘youth to work’ strategy, Youth Connections is delivered through Auckland’s local boards and champions who connect schools and young people with opportunities in employment, education and training. More >>

Mayoral media release: Next steps on draft Unitary Plan

Monday, 27 May 2013, 3:09 pm | Auckland Council

Mayor Len Brown today outlined the next steps in the development of a draft Unitary Plan for Auckland. “Auckland needs to be fit to manage the challenge of growth over the next 30 years,” Len Brown said. “That’s why I’m determined we continue ... More >>

Have Your Say On Auckland’s Parks, Sport and Recreation

Monday, 27 May 2013, 2:52 pm | Auckland Council

Getting Aucklanders more active, more often and ensuring Auckland has quality parks and open spaces are the aims of two strategic action plans that opened for public feedback today. More >>

Shopping – from Cannes to Papakura

Monday, 27 May 2013, 1:36 pm | Auckland Council

Acclaimed New Zealand film Shopping will be screened at the Auckland Council owned art facility Hawkins Theatre in Papakura during June. Set in 1981, New Zealand, in a world of muscle cars, racial tensions and a thieving bird, this movie is about ... More >>