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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 170]
Apply now to delve deep into New Zealand’s past
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 9:29 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Library Heritage Trust, in association with Auckland Council, is offering a new research scholarship in the Central City Library’s Sir George Grey Special Collections. More >>
Auckland fashion show registration open
Monday, 20 May 2013, 4:41 pm | Auckland Council
This November, Auckland will become a mecca for emerging and established fashion designers from around the country as Cult Couture returns for its 12th year. More >>
$7,500 fines for illegal dumping
Monday, 20 May 2013, 3:56 pm | Auckland Council
A man found guilty of a series of illegal dumping in Waitakere has been fined $7,500 plus costs by the court. More >>
Accolades for Auckland Council legal team
Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:54 pm | Auckland Council
Wendy Brandon, who was appointed General Counsel for Auckland Council in 2010, the first year of the ‘super city’, has won the prestigious Chapman Tripp Public Sector in-house lawyer of the year award at the New Zealand Law Society CLANZ Section’s ... More >>
Auckland Council Seeks Local Board Feedback On Smoke-free
Friday, 17 May 2013, 3:55 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council seeks further feedback from local boards and other groups before it presents the draft smoke-free policy for approval to the Regional Development and Operations Committee (RDOC) on 24 July. More >>
Auckland: Buses will replace some trains this weekend
Friday, 17 May 2013, 1:17 pm | Auckland Council
Buses will replace all trains on the Southern, Eastern and Manukau lines this weekend. The Western Line and the Onehunga Line will remain open. Replacement rail bus services will be provided during the closure and special timetables will be in place for them. More >>
Mayor Len Brown’s Week Ahead
Friday, 17 May 2013, 12:26 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
5pm Auckland Conversation with Geoff Lawler, Director of Infrastructure and Planning, City of Melbourne Location: Q Theatre, Queen St More >>
Travel plans take 12,000 cars off Auckland roads
Friday, 17 May 2013, 10:44 am | Auckland Council
News Release 17 May 2013 Travel plans take 12,000 cars off Auckland roads The Mayor has revealed that Auckland Transport school and work travel plans are taking more than 12,000 cars off the road every morning in Auckland. Len Brown is heading to ... More >>
Design experts to share knowledge in Auckland
Friday, 17 May 2013, 9:50 am | Auckland Council
Media release 17 May 2013 Design experts to share knowledge in Auckland Experts from New Zealand, Australia and the United States will share their knowledge about creating more inclusive places to live, work and play during New Zealand’s first-ever Universal ... More >>
More work needed on housing accord bill
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 4:30 pm | Auckland Council
16 May 2013 More work needed on housing accord bill Auckland Mayor Len Brown has welcomed the introduction of legislation for housing accords, but says he will be seeking clarification on a number of points to ensure the final legislation is consistent ... More >>
Will you step forward for Auckland?
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 10:17 am | Auckland Council
An awareness campaign and public meetings begin next week to encourage people to consider standing for election to Auckland Council’s governing body and 21 local boards. More >>
Unitary Plan: myths busted
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 3:34 pm | Auckland Council
Mis-information is being spread about the draft Auckland Unitary Plan, which is causing misunderstanding and unnecessary concern amongst our communities. More >>
Devonport’s $24 million transformation underway
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 9:40 am | Auckland Council
Exciting capital projects are underway in Devonport, as part of Auckland Council’s $24 million investment in the seaside village. The projects include a new library, a new boardwalk and a major redevelopment of Devonport’s marine gateway. Mayor ... More >>
For One Night Only – She’ll Be Write
Monday, 13 May 2013, 12:30 pm | Auckland Council
Enjoy a superb introduction to New Zealand theatre with one of the country’s most exciting theatre companies EnsembleImpact and their latest show She’ll Be Write . This free one-night only performance is presented by Auckland Council owned art ... More >>
For One Night Only – She’ll Be Write
Monday, 13 May 2013, 12:29 pm | Auckland Council Media
Enjoy a superb introduction to New Zealand theatre with one of the country’s most exciting theatre companies EnsembleImpact and their latest show She’ll Be Write . More >>
National Convention Centre
Monday, 13 May 2013, 9:07 am | Auckland Council
Len Brown has welcomed agreement between the government and Skycity on a national convention centre to be built in Auckland, but says he will need to be convinced that proposed measures to minimise problem gambling are sufficiently robust. More >>
Auckland Mayor and Government agree joint action on housing
Friday, 10 May 2013, 2:52 pm | Auckland Council
A new Housing Accord announced today by Auckland Mayor Len Brown and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith will play an important role in tackling issues of housing affordability and supply in Auckland, says Len Brown. The Housing Accord is subject to agreement ... More >>
Fee changes fairer spread of costs
Friday, 10 May 2013, 11:02 am | Auckland Council
Fee changes approved yesterday by Auckland Council reflect a fairer allocation of costs between service users and ratepayers. More >>
Auckland Plan Wins Award
Friday, 10 May 2013, 9:13 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Plan has won the award of Best Practice Commendation: Strategic Planning and Guidance, at the New Zealand Planning Institute Annual Awards 2013 in Hamilton. More >>
Auckland residential rates explained
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 2:36 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland is in the second year of a three-year transition to a new single rating system, required by the government as part of the move to one council. A single rating system means properties in Auckland of equal value must pay equal rates, no matter ... More >>
