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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 182]
Auckland Plan consultation extended to end October
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 11:47 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council today announced it is extending the deadline for public submissions on its draft Auckland by six days to 4pm, Monday 31 October. More >>
Auckland Council revaluation endorsed by Valuer-General
Friday, 14 October 2011, 8:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Media release 14 October 2011 Auckland Council revaluation endorsed by Valuer-General The Valuer-General, Neill Sullivan, today certified the 516,000 property values set by this year’s Auckland Council revaluation. Mr Sullivan says ... More >>
Council announces new Heritage Advisory Panel
Friday, 14 October 2011, 4:08 pm | Auckland Council
A group of skilled and passionate Aucklanders have been appointed to Auckland Council’s new Heritage Advisory Panel. More >>
New partnership to boost battle against crime
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 12:20 pm | Auckland Council
In a positive move to combat crime in the Auckland region, Auckland Council has teamed up with Crimestoppers to help ensure the safety of our communities. More >>
RWC 2011 MEOC Media End of Match Report
Monday, 10 October 2011, 9:59 am | Auckland Council
Crowds using trains from the NZ v Argentina match were cleared within 50 minutes and special event buses within 60 minutes -- both earlier than the target of 70 minutes. More >>
Council alliance to represent half of all New Zealanders
Saturday, 8 October 2011, 3:19 pm | Auckland Council
Council alliance to represent half of all New Zealanders An alliance has been announced which brings together seven councils in the top half of the North Island, representing more than half of all New Zealanders. The Upper North Island Strategic Alliance (UNISA) ... More >>
New director for Watercare Services Ltd board
Friday, 7 October 2011, 3:14 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has welcomed the appointment of Mike Allen to the board of Watercare Services Ltd. More >>
Stunning summer of sculpture opens at garden
Friday, 7 October 2011, 1:52 pm | Auckland Council
Sculpture in the Gardens, the biggest arts event held at the Auckland Botanic Gardens, opens this Sunday (9 October) and promises to be the best exhibition yet. More >>
Council clears up the roles and responsibilities of CCOs
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 1:23 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has clarified the roles and responsibilities of its council controlled organisations (CCOs) so that they must act in the best interests of the public and make best use of public money. More >>
Auckland Council achieves major accreditation
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 9:54 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has received Building Consent Authority Accreditation from IANZ (International Accreditation New Zealand), empowering the new entity to issue building consents and provide other building related services consistently across Auckland. More >>
4 October 2011 RWC 2011 Regional Fanzones ready to kick-off
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 1:24 pm | Auckland Council
Three additional Auckland Fanzones are set to open this weekend for the final stages of Rugby World Cup 2011. More >>
Mayor announces proposed extension of Fanzones
Monday, 3 October 2011, 8:55 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s governing body will tomorrow consider proposals to ensure the ongoing success of Auckland’s RWC 2011 celebration. The pool match phase of the Tournament is now complete and attention focuses on Auckland where six of the eight ... More >>
Auckland’s real estate worth $354 billion
Monday, 3 October 2011, 9:16 am | Auckland Council
The total capital value of Auckland’s real estate is worth $354 billion, following the first Auckland Council revaluation of 516,000 properties region-wide - the largest revaluation ever undertaken in New Zealand. More >>
Collaboration between Council and contractors agreed
Friday, 30 September 2011, 12:07 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has signed a memorandum of understanding with the New Zealand Contractors' Federation and Roading New Zealand, promoting strong and productive working relationships between council and the two representative bodies. More >>
NRL Grand Final Warriors V Sea Eagles at Mt Smart
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 3:07 pm | Auckland Council
The Vodafone Warriors will play the Manly Sea Eagles in the Grand Final of the 2011 NRL competition this Sunday. Mt Smart is hosting a free of charge, ticketed event to view this game, and two other important games on four large screens. More >>
Mayor announces opening night redress
Tuesday, 27 September 2011, 4:34 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has announced how people who registered after missing part or all of the September 9 Opening Ceremony and opening match of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) will be looked after. People who registered, and whose claims have been verified, ... More >>
Mt Smart becomes League Heaven as Warriors make history
Tuesday, 27 September 2011, 9:44 am | Auckland Council
The home of the Vodafone Warriors will become League Heaven this Sunday as the Vodafone Warriors take on Manly Sea Eagles in their second only NRL Grand Final. More >>
Diwali lights up Auckland Libraries
Monday, 26 September 2011, 3:04 pm | Auckland Council
Diwali lights up Auckland Libraries Auckland Libraries will come alive with colour, music, culture and food this October as we celebrate one of India's best-loved festivals. From 1-15 October, Aucklanders can get involved in a range of Diwali activities at ... More >>
Council Forum signals support for sports field funding
Friday, 23 September 2011, 12:03 pm | Auckland Council
An additional $10.3m of funding each year for the next 10 years is needed to upgrade sports field playing capacities across the region. The Auckland Council Parks, Recreation and Heritage Forum, has made a recommendation to council to invest more into sports ... More >>
Draft Auckland Plan Invitation
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 11:49 am | Auckland Council
The Mayor’s vision for Auckland is to make it the world’s most liveable city. The Auckland Plan is a 30- to 50-year strategy to deliver this vision and will describe how and when our communities will grow and develop into the future. More >>
