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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 193]
Massey showcases its neighbourly spirit
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 8:17 pm | Auckland Council
Massey families will be out in force for their big event of the year, Te Raa Mokopuna at Moire Park on Saturday 26 March. This year’s event coincides with Neighbours Day, a national campaign highlighting the positive benefits of being neighbourly. ... More >>
Great progress being made at. waterfront destination
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 2:26 pm | Auckland Council
Work is progressing rapidly on the first stage of Wynyard Quarter’s revitalisation on Auckland’s waterfront, which will be complete in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011. It includes North Wharf, Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Crossing, Gateway Plaza, ... More >>
Condolence Messages to Japanese Sister Cities
Monday, 14 March 2011, 4:47 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has announced that condolence messages have been sent to Auckland Council’s Japanese sister cities in the wake of Friday’s destructive earthquake and tsunami. More >>
Mayor welcomes Social Policy Forum priorities
Friday, 11 March 2011, 7:25 pm | Auckland Council
The first meeting of the Forum took place at the Town Hall this week and was co-chaired by Len Brown and Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Christchurch Earthquake - Auckland Memorial Service
Friday, 11 March 2011, 4:38 pm | Auckland Council
An outdoor memorial service for the victims of the Christchurch Earthquake will be held at the Cenotaph in the Auckland Domain on the evening of Friday 18 March. More >>
Convention centre plans may go back to the drawing board
Friday, 11 March 2011, 12:48 pm | Auckland Council
Sky City plans to transform Federal Street into a pedestrian friendly shared space with extended convention facilities in air space over the road should be explored further by Auckland Council, the Waitemata Local Board, Auckland Transport and Sky ... More >>
Auckland's future starts here
Friday, 11 March 2011, 9:16 am | Auckland Council
The Mayor is hosting Auckland Unleashed, a one-day summit that will kick-start the Auckland Plan. More >>
Auckland Council Set to Champion Quality Urban Design
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 5:01 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is being asked to commit to stronger support of urban design principles with the appointment of council and local board urban design champions. More >>
Auckland’s future starts here
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 3:54 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is hosting Auckland Unleashed, a one-day summit that will kick-start the Auckland Plan. More >>
Dates announced for Howick Ward by-election
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 3:29 pm | Auckland Council
A by-election will be held in May following the resignation of Howick Ward councillor, Jami-Lee Ross. More >>
Big-hearted response for Chch from big business
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 2:11 pm | Auckland Council
Local companies are rallying to support the Christchurch relief effort, including sending technical experts to the quake-affected city and providing logistical support at the national crisis management centre in Wellington. Auckland Mayor Len Brown ... More >>
Mayor and Minister launch Social Policy Forum
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 12:37 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor and Social Development Minister Paula Bennett will tomorrow co-chair the first meeting of the Auckland Social Policy Forum. The Forum brings Auckland Council and community leaders together with the government to work on social issues collaboratively. ... More >>
Palace Hotel collapse report released
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 11:28 am | Auckland Council
An investigation by Auckland Council, supported by three independent engineering consultancies, has found that the collapse of the Palace Hotel was caused by its basement walls not being adequately supported during its renovation by the Chow Group. More >>
Making music at Mahurangi
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 1:19 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland composer, Claire Cowan, has been selected as the 2011 Auckland regional parks Artist in Residence, based at Mahurangi Regional Park. More >>
Ethnic People’s Advisory Panel members announced
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 12:03 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is pleased to announce the members of the Ethnic People’s Advisory Panel. More >>
Howick councillor Jami-Lee Ross resigns
Monday, 7 March 2011, 4:12 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Chief Executive, Doug McKay, was advised this morning of Cr Jami-Lee Ross’ resignation as Howick ward councillor following his Botany by-election win at the weekend. More >>
Need for medium-term housing before families return to Chch
Sunday, 6 March 2011, 12:21 pm | Auckland Council
Media Release For immediate release 6 March 2011 10.45am 010 Need for medium-term housing before families return to Christchurch Plans to accommodate Christchurch residents in Auckland who require temporary housing are being prepared by Auckland ... More >>
Pasifika Festival ready to go
Friday, 4 March 2011, 12:32 pm | Auckland Council
New events, old favourites, cultural workshops, tasty treats and much more await visitors to Auckland’s annual Pasifika Festival when it starts on Sunday 6 March. More >>
Mayor Len Brown hails FIFA U20 World Cup news
Friday, 4 March 2011, 9:52 am | Auckland Council
The Mayor is delighted by the announcement that New Zealand will host the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup. More >>
Significant support for Cantabs in Auckland
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 1:51 pm | Auckland Council
Significant support for Cantabs in Auckland More than 2000 Cantabrians have now registered at Auckland’s reception centres, with agencies predicting a short-term population boost of up to 21,000 for the Auckland region. Auckland Council’s Civil ... More >>
