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 185]

New bike hire scheme ready for Rugby World Cup 2011

Friday, 12 August 2011, 10:02 am | Auckland Council

Visitors to Auckland during Rugby World Cup 2011 will be able to hire a bike for the day to take in some of the city's landmarks and best tourist attractions. More >>

Solid report card for Auckland Council’s 1st eight months

Thursday, 11 August 2011, 5:27 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s first eight months means Aucklanders now enjoy a greater range of transport and library services, along with improved waterfront access. The council has also made solid progress on the Auckland Plan, which sets the city’s direction ... More >>

Clown around at Winter Splash! 2011

Thursday, 11 August 2011, 10:38 am | Auckland Council

If you fancy a refreshing dip in the sea then bring your family and friends to Auckland Council's popular annual winter swim at Mission Bay on 21 August. More >>

Aucklanders have spoken on future of communities

Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 11:21 am | Auckland Council

A new era in the development of local communities is a step closer as Auckland’s local boards consider residents’ views on the future of their area. More >>

Waiheke will have stand-alone library at Oneroa

Monday, 8 August 2011, 11:11 am | Auckland Council

A Waiheke Local Board preference for a stand-alone library at Oneroa has convinced Auckland Council's strategy and finance committee to allocate $5.1 million to allow the project to begin. More >>

Rail top priority in ten-year plan to transform Auckland

Thursday, 4 August 2011, 2:41 pm | Auckland Council

The Mayor has given his first indication of how the Auckland Plan will be implemented during the next decade with the City Rail Link the top priority. It came at a meeting of the Auckland Council Strategy and Finance Committee this afternoon. Implementation ... More >>

ACIL to take 100 percent ownership of Auckland Film Studios

Wednesday, 3 August 2011, 9:29 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Council Investments Limited (ACIL) will purchase the remaining 56 percent of shares in Auckland Film Studios Ltd to become a 100 percent shareholder in the company. More >>

New Lynn growth gets the go ahead

Monday, 1 August 2011, 4:30 pm | Auckland Council

The Environment Court has issued a decision that will see the continued regeneration of New Lynn bringing with it construction jobs, over 7,000 m2 of commercial floor space, and facilities for the community including a two level medical centre and ... More >>

Time running out to have your say on local priorities

Monday, 1 August 2011, 9:12 am | Auckland Council

The clock is ticking for those who want to have their say on the future of their local communities. More >>

Positive outcome for homeowners and ratepayers

Friday, 29 July 2011, 4:49 pm | Auckland Council

The Mayor has welcomed the announcement of details of the Weathertight Homes Financial Assistance package saying it is a positive outcome for owners of leaky homes and ratepayers. More >>

Young people give big response to future Auckland campaign

Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 11:32 am | Auckland Council

A postcard campaign encouraging children and young people to give feedback on how they would like to see Auckland develop in the future attracted over 4800 responses from across the region. More >>

Aucklanders’ gift to Christchurch

Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 2:12 pm | Auckland Council

The Auckland Council’s $1.5 million contribution to the Christchurch Mayoral Fund is to go toward repairing and restoring public spaces and places. Mayor Len Brown says it is good to see this money going towards projects that will benefit all the ... More >>

Two weeks left to have say on Local Board Plan

Monday, 25 July 2011, 5:21 pm | Auckland Council

There are now two weeks left for residents to formally register their views on the Draft Waiheke Local Board Plan. Improved stormwater management, increased weed control and better physical infrastructure, to meet resident and visitor needs, are just ... More >>

Long Bay plan gets green light

Thursday, 21 July 2011, 4:16 pm | Auckland Council

The Environment Court has released its final decision, adopting the Long Bay Structure Plan: Plan Change 6 after three hearings and two interim decisions between July 2007 and the release of the final decision on 15 July 2011. More >>

New cycle infrastructure attracts more cyclists

Thursday, 21 July 2011, 4:01 pm | Auckland Council

New cycling infrastructure such as the Kingsland section of the North Western cycleway continues to attract more cyclists. Cyclist movements/or trips along this section are up 19 per cent from last year according to a survey by Auckland Transport. The ... More >>

Stoat study tracks pest migration

Thursday, 21 July 2011, 2:45 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council is funding research into stoats to offset a significant threat to Hauraki Gulf islands. A $30,000 grant made to the University of Auckland helps fund two years’ work by PhD student Andrew Veale to conduct research into stoat migration. ... More >>

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