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]

$6.76m project transforms urban park

Thursday, 5 July 2012, 2:39 pm | Auckland Council

Media release 5 July 2012 $6.76m project transforms urban park A $6.76 million remediation project at an urban Auckland park is being hailed as an environmental triumph. More >>

Community gets more time to shape the Unitary Plan

Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 4:18 pm | Auckland Council

Aucklanders are to be given more time to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposed Unitary Plan. More >>

Auckland moves into world cities top 10

Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 3:45 pm | Auckland Council

News Release 3 July 2012 Auckland moves into world cities top 10 Auckland is up another four places in the Monocle Magazine’s urban quality of life ranking on its trajectory towards becoming the world’s most liveable city. Auckland now sits ... More >>

City Rail Link Route Identified

Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 2:25 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Transport has identified a route through the city centre for the City Rail Link (CRL) the next step in passenger rail development for Auckland, and is now making contact with directly affected landowners prior to seeking planning protection for ... More >>

Pukekohe pole position for V8 race

Monday, 2 July 2012, 7:00 pm | Auckland Council

News Release 2 July 2012 Pukekohe pole position for V8 race Auckland Council will decide this week whether to proceed with plans to hold an annual V8 Supercars event at Pukekohe Park. The agenda released today for council’s Strategy and Finance ... More >>

$8 million win for Glen Innes music and arts

Monday, 2 July 2012, 3:29 pm | Auckland Council

Media release 02 July 2012 $8 million win for Glen Innes music and arts The long-held community dream of a music and arts centre for young people in Glen Innes is a step closer to reality with the announcement of $8 million funding in Auckland Council’s ... More >>

Glen Innes Music & Arts Centre UPDATE

Friday, 29 June 2012, 6:48 pm | Auckland Council

Welcome to this update on the Glen Innes Music and Arts Centre. In this update the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board is delighted to announce: • funding of $8m to build the centre has been confirmed in Council’s Long-term Plan • a design and master ... More >>

Investing in Auckland’s future

Thursday, 28 June 2012, 4:40 pm | Auckland Council

News Release 28 June 2012 Investing in Auckland’s future The Auckland Council formally adopted its Long-term Plan (LTP) today, cementing the Mayor’s vision for Auckland to become the world’s most liveable city. The scale of investment across ... More >>

Council seeks greater public input on Unitary Plan

Thursday, 28 June 2012, 10:01 am | Auckland Council

Providing greater opportunity for Aucklanders to have their say is at the heart of Auckland Council’s proposed changes to the Unitary Plan process. The Unitary Plan replaces the district plans and regional policies of the eight former councils. The ... More >>

Progress on tackling central city alcohol issues

Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 3:43 pm | Auckland Council

News Release 27 June 2012 Progress on tackling central city alcohol issues Work is progressing well in three keys areas to minimise alcohol-related harm in central Auckland, based on an action plan developed by the Mayoral Taskforce. The Mayoral ... More >>

Two out of three Aucklanders back the City Rail Link

Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 12:13 pm | Auckland Council

Two out of three Aucklanders support the City Rail Link (CRL) according to independent research released yesterday. Research New Zealand asked Aucklanders whether they approve or disapprove of Auckland Council’s plans to build an inner-city underground ... More >>

Mayor leads trade mission to Pacific

Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 10:18 am | Auckland Council

News Release 27 June 2012 Mayor leads trade mission to Pacific A group of prominent Auckland business leaders head to Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands next week, led by Len Brown, Mayor of the city with the largest Pacific population in the world. ... More >>

Loads of laughs at Central City Library

Monday, 25 June 2012, 2:19 pm | Auckland Council

Loads of laughs at Central City Library A very funny exhibition with great comedy value is on display for just a few more weeks at Auckland’s Central City Library. The ‘Joking Aside’ exhibition features satirical illustrations, cartoons, drawings ... More >>

Auckland Art Gallery Wins International Award

Monday, 25 June 2012, 9:25 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki has won the International Award for Architectural Excellence from The Royal Institute of British Architects – the first time a New Zealand building has won. More >>

New Chair for Auckland Transport

Thursday, 21 June 2012, 5:08 pm | Auckland Council

News Release 21 June 2012 New Chair for Auckland Transport The Mayor has named Lester Levy as the new chair of council controlled organisation, Auckland Transport (AT). Dr Levy comes to the role after extensive management and governance experience in ... More >>

Coordinated Steps To Minimise Alcohol Harm

Thursday, 21 June 2012, 4:47 pm | Auckland Council

News Release 21 June 2012 Coordinated Steps To Minimise Alcohol Harm The region’s first alcohol harm reduction strategy has been adopted by Auckland Council, reinforcing the proposed actions from the Mayor’s alcohol and community safety taskforce. The ... More >>

Celebrate Matariki at Auckland Libraries

Thursday, 21 June 2012, 4:24 pm | Auckland Council

Media release 21 June 2012 Celebrate Matariki at Auckland Libraries Auckland Libraries is celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year, at libraries across the region with more than 150 free events, demonstrations and a special exhibition of treasured Māori ... More >>