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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 19]
Pasifika Festival Is Bigger Than Ever In 2023
Friday, 16 December 2022, 10:29 am | Auckland Unlimited
New Zealand’s largest cultural celebration – the Auckland Pasifika Festival – is back next year and will feature two new events to set the scene for the iconic festival. There’ll be more Pasifika than ever before with the inaugural Pasifika ... More >>
Eastern Bays Residents Doing Their Bit To Protect Beach Water Quality
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 3:29 pm | Watercare
Popular Auckland beaches are likely to have better water quality this summer as conscientious property owners respond to the call to fix their faulty plumbing. As part of Watercare and Auckland Council’s Safe Networks programme, Okahu Bay, St ... More >>
Opening Of Two New World-class Sound Stages A Big Boost For Auckland’s Screen Industry
Friday, 9 December 2022, 9:23 am | Auckland Unlimited
Auckland is celebrating a fantastic milestone for the region’s thriving screen production industry, with the opening today of two new world-class sound stages at Auckland Film Studios in Henderson. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown joined Hon Carmel ... More >>
Mayor Comments On PWC Report Into Eke Panuku
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 6:51 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the PwC report into the management of conflicts of interest at Eke Panuku highlights that there is still work to be done to ensure the council-controlled organisation has good processes in place. “This is a matter ... More >>
Mrs Claus Goes Sailing, Another T. Rex, And A Taste Of Mex
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 1:04 pm | Auckland Unlimited
From mouth-watering tamales and Mexican dancing amid stunning artworks, to Mrs Claus sailing a heritage boat, double-trouble dinosaurs, and giant LEGO Christmas baubles in Aotea Square – yes, it’s going to be another summer packed with holiday fun ... More >>
Watercare’s Central Interceptor Tunnel Completes Undersea Crossing Of Manukau Harbour
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 1:43 pm | Watercare
With a few turns of the cutterhead, Hiwa-i-te-Rangi, Watercare’s Central Interceptor Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) will today (6 December) make landfall—and history, as she arrives in Hillsborough after successfully crossing Manukau Harbour en route ... More >>
Auckland Mayor And Social Development Minister Meet To Break The Cycle Of Youth Crime
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 2:01 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown met with Minister for Social Development and Employment, Hon Carmel Sepuloni, in Auckland yesterday. The two discussed how Auckland Council and government can work together to address shared areas of concern focusing on youth ... More >>
Auckland’s Water Supply In Strong Position For Summer With Dams Full, River High
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 10:06 am | Watercare
Auckland’s dams are full and there’s plenty of water flowing through the Waikato River, putting Tāmaki Makaurau’s water supply in a very strong position for the start of summer, Watercare says. Watercare head of production Peter Rogers says recent ... More >>
Hit That Perfect Beat
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 11:18 am | Auckland Unlimited
Auckland’s big summer of music has something for everyone <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2211/a5af3b2b785c8c19c78d.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> From December 2022 to April 2023, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is set to welcome an eclectic mix of international ... More >>
Mayor Impressed With City Rail Link
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 9:34 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he remains concerned about the final cost and timelines for the new City Rail Link (CRL) but says it will transform Auckland’s public transport system and reduce roading congestion when it finally opens. Mayor Brown spent four ... More >>
Mayor Welcomes $2 Million More For Local Crime Prevention In Auckland
Tuesday, 29 November 2022, 10:14 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday of $2 million to match Auckland Council’s existing programmes to prevent local crime. The Prime Minister announced Auckland would get $2 million of the $4 million ... More >>
Auckland’s Iconic Eats Announced
Monday, 28 November 2022, 11:03 am | Auckland Unlimited
Nearly 800 food-loving Aucklanders have helped create the ultimate ‘locals’ guide’ of 100 iconic dishes from all corners of the region, including some hidden local absolute gems. The Iconic Auckland Eats list is developed annually by economic ... More >>
Budget Hole Blows Out To $295 Million
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 11:19 am | Auckland Council
Yesterday’s Reserve Bank forecasts have blown out Auckland Council’s 2023/24 budget hole to $295 million, Mayor Wayne Brown and his Governing Body have been advised today. “Left unaddressed, a $295 million budget hole would require rates rises ... More >>
Aotea Great Barrier Goes Back To The Ballot Box
Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 2:46 pm | Auckland Council
Nominations open tomorrow, Thursday 24 November, for a vacant position on the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board. The by-election follows the resignation of local board member elect Dr Valmaine Toki received in late October. Under the Local Electoral ... More >>
Expenditure Control Committee To Start Work On $270 Million Budget Hole
Friday, 18 November 2022, 9:14 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Auckland Council, Auckland Transport (AT) and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) have responded positively to the Auckland Council Governing Body’s demand for savings to help bridge its $270 million budget hole that risks ... More >>
TāmakiLink Goes Electric – The Bright Blue Bus Goes Green
Monday, 14 November 2022, 2:29 pm | Auckland Unlimited
Auckland’s iconic bright blue bus service is going green. Auckland Transport (AT) and operator NZ Bus unveiled eight new electric buses for the TāmakiLink bus service today, along with 27 other new electric buses to serve the Eastern Bays’ routes. ... More >>
Passionate And Respected Auckland Leader Mourned By Council Whānau
Monday, 14 November 2022, 2:25 pm | Auckland Unlimited
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has lost one of its most passionate and highly respected advocates with the sudden passing of Mark Franklin, Chair of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited – the region’s economic development and cultural agency. More >>
Events A Massive Boost For Auckland’s Recovery
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 11:28 am | Auckland Unlimited
The crucial role of events in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s ongoing recovery was highlighted in the past four months with sell out attendances across a range of events. Ten events between July and October, which were supported by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited ... More >>
Mayor Comments On $270 Million Budget Hole
Monday, 7 November 2022, 10:07 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the Auckland Council Governing Body needs to find $270 million quickly to cover its growing budget hole for the 2023/24 financial year. “The $270 million budget hole is a legacy of former mayor Phil Goff papering over ... More >>
Mayor Comments On Public Transport Crisis
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 3:06 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Auckland faces “a public transport crisis” and Auckland Transport, Waka Kotahi, the Ministry of Transport, KiwiRail and Immigration Minister Michael Wood need to move to an “emergency footing” to maintain services ... More >>
