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 173]

Auckland fire ban in place over Easter break

Thursday, 28 March 2013, 1:47 pm | Auckland Council

Although rain is forecast in some parts of Auckland for the latter part of Easter weekend, the region-wide fire ban remains firmly in place. “We are certainly not yet in a position to lift the fire ban,” says Principal Rural Fire Officer, Bryan ... More >>

Sculptors announced for Gardens exhibition

Thursday, 28 March 2013, 11:26 am | Auckland Council

Twenty-three talented New Zealand sculptors have been selected to take part in the fourth biennial Sculpture in the Gardens exhibition at the Auckland Botanic Gardens. More >>

Royal Road School windmill gets a boost

Thursday, 28 March 2013, 9:11 am | Auckland Council

A Green-Gold Enviroschool in Massey continues to set an example as it strives towards its goal of creating a sustainable community. More >>

Parnell Mayor in the Chair ‘evening edition’

Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 10:37 am | Auckland Council

News Release 27 March 2013 Parnell Mayor in the Chair ‘evening edition’ The Mayor is keen to chat to Parnell and city fringe locals at an informal community meeting on Tuesday 16 April. The 6.30pm meeting at Parnell Rd’s Jubilee Building ... More >>

Calling all international culture vultures

Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 9:16 am | Auckland Council

Watch some amazing live cultural performances courtesy of Auckland Council at the Auckland International Cultural Festival on Sunday 7 April. More >>

Outbreak of Street Prostitution in Otara

Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 3:19 pm | Auckland Council

An outbreak of under-age street prostitutes operating in Otara has shocked Tina Herewini, who has seen everything in 27 years as a Maori Warden. Tina is a lifetime resident of Otara and is well known locally. She patrols the town centre,parks, reserves and ... More >>

Getting Auckland’s weeds sorted

Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 1:43 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council is seeking the community’s thoughts on how it should prevent and manage weeds in Auckland’s parks, open spaces and on road sides. The draft Auckland Council Weed Management Policy is now open to public consultation until 26 April ... More >>

Rubbish and recycling collections at Easter

Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 11:20 am | Auckland Council

Rubbish and recycling collections at Easter Auckland Council is reminding residents to put out their kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collections one day later than usual during the Easter long weekend. The public holiday changes are in effect ... More >>

Working party on Auckland Housing Issues

Monday, 25 March 2013, 9:11 pm | Auckland Council

News Release 25 March 2013 Auckland Council and Government establish working party on Auckland Housing Issues Auckland Council has agreed to establish a new working party with the government to look at urgent issues relating to housing in Auckland. ... More >>

Volunteers manage pest traps in Newmarket Park

Monday, 25 March 2013, 11:35 am | Auckland Council

Volunteers manage pest traps in Newmarket Park Training has recently begun for volunteers in Newmarket Park as part of the park’s pest management programme. Council staff and seven resident volunteers have set a pest line circumnavigating the park with ... More >>

Mayor looks forward to discussion with government on housing

Monday, 25 March 2013, 10:46 am | Auckland Council

Mayor Len Brown says Auckland Council is looking forward to a constructive discussion tomorrow with the Housing Minister on how government and council can work together on Auckland's most pressing housing challenges. More >>

Getting home gardens through the drought

Monday, 25 March 2013, 8:39 am | Auckland Council

Recent rain has offered little respite for parched home gardens, so Auckland Council is offering some handy hints to keep favourite plants, shrubs and trees alive. More >>

Auckland fire ban remains in place despite recent rain

Friday, 22 March 2013, 3:31 pm | Auckland Council

Although parts of Auckland have experienced rain on and off this week, the region-wide fire ban remains firmly in place. “The rainfall experienced has done little to decrease the region’s fire risk,” says Principal Rural Fire Officer, Bryan Cartelle. More >>

Wellington politics harming engagement with Aucklanders

Thursday, 21 March 2013, 4:33 pm | Auckland Council

Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse says Aucklanders need a chance to have their say on the draft Unitary Plan based on the facts. More >>

Experience the world in a day

Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 11:53 am | Auckland Council

Delicious food, live cultural performances and sporting activities – these are all a part of the Auckland International Cultural Festival proudly brought to you by Auckland Council on Sunday 7 April 2013. More >>

Cuts to development contributions will save $92m

Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 12:34 pm | Auckland Council

News Release 19 March 2013 Cuts to development contributions will save $92m on new housing for Auckland Mayor Len Brown told a meeting of Auckland businesses today that targeted reductions in council development contributions would reduce the cost ... More >>

Finalists announced for youth film comp

Monday, 18 March 2013, 1:42 pm | Auckland Council

The finalists of Auckland Council’s young filmmakers competition have been announced and their three minute flicks on Auckland’s future are up online. A judging panel, including Councillor Michael Goudie, Bobby Nairn, Morgan Borthwick and Jee Kim revealed ... More >>