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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 2]
Step Into A World Within A World At The Auckland Live Cabaret Festival This Winter
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 7:52 am | Auckland Live
Opening the festival in style, All That Glitters: The Gala Night offers a dazzling preview of the programme, bringing together a hand-picked lineup of artists for one unmissable evening of music, drag, comedy and spectacle. More >>
Auckland Wastewater Pipes To Get $45 Million With Minimal Disruption
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 10:40 am | Watercare
Watercare project manager Isileli Aholelei says relining restores structural integrity to ageing pipes and keeps them in service for longer without the need for full replacement. More >>
Boil Water Notice Lifted
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 10:04 am | Watercare
A routine water sample taken earlier this week returned a single E. coli detection. As a precautionary public health measure, a boil water notice has been issued in consultation with Taumata Arowai, watercare's water regulator. More >>
Day 2 Update – Boil Water Notice Remains In Place
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 2:42 pm | Watercare
The notice applies only to the properties shown in the two affected zones on the maps on our website. Not all streets are affected. Water outside of the mapped area remains safe to drink. More >>
Auckland Developer Hit With $35,000 Fine And Told By Court To Lift Their Game
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 11:33 am | Auckland Council
The company appeared in the Auckland District Court recently where Judge Jeff Smith sentenced it following guilty pleas to three charges under the Resource Management Act 1991. More >>
Clean Gear, Clear Conscience: Protecting Te Ngāherehere O Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges This Easter
Monday, 30 March 2026, 4:18 pm | Auckland Council
With more people expected to explore the popular Hūnua Traverse cycling route and surrounding tracks over the Easter break, Auckland Council is encouraging everyone to follow hygiene rules carefully. More >>
No Road Trip This Easter? Why Not Make An Emergency Plan Instead?
Monday, 30 March 2026, 4:14 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Emergency Management is encouraging people to use their Easter journeys or their time at home as a chance to have a conversation that could make all the difference when it matters most. More >>
Packed Summer Of Events And Uptick In Visitors Drives Humming Summer For Auckland
Friday, 27 March 2026, 9:48 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
From December to the end of daylight saving, Auckland will have hosted more than 50 major events as well as 100s more medium and small events, adding to the region’s vibrancy and positively impacting the hospitality, accommodation and retail sectors. More >>
Light, Colour And Play Take Over Auckland These April School Holidays
Monday, 23 March 2026, 1:32 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
There’s always something on in Auckland. More >>
Watercare Announces Final Compensation Decision For Mahurangi Oyster Farmers
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 5:42 pm | Watercare
Watercare Chief Operations Officer Mark Bourne said the decision followed independent assessments of the financial impact attributable to the unexpected October overflow event. More >>
Formidable Falcon Confirmed Breeding In Hūnua Ranges After Years Of Uncertainty
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 11:50 am | Auckland Council
Chair of the Policy, Planning and Development Committee Councillor Richard Hills says this is fantastic news for Auckland’s native wildlife. More >>
Insider’s Guide To Pasifika Festival 2026
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 3:10 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Leave your passport at home and head along to Pasifika Festival for a trip around the Pacific Islands. More >>
Watercare Frees Up $7 Million As Major Northern Interceptor Milestone Completed
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 12:14 pm | Watercare
Programme director Rob Burchell says progress has been better than expected, reducing the cost of the connection from $25 million to $18 million. More >>
Top Reasons To Visit This Month’s Auckland Wooden Boat Festival
Friday, 6 March 2026, 10:14 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Free to visit and perfect for the whole family, the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival is packed with hands-on experiences, heritage vessels and live demonstrations. More >>
World-Famous Comedy Circus Trio Laser Kiwi Bring Their Wildly Inventive New Show Home
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 9:02 pm | Auckland Live
This festival season come laugh, gasp and vibe into the night with Laser Kiwi. More >>
Pest Numbers Plummet As Te Ngāherehere O Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges Reopen For Dogs
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 11:47 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Project Manager Miranda Bennett says the weather played a key role in bait breakdown. More >>
Pasifika Festival Still Thriving After 33 Years
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 3:05 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
On March 14 and 15, Pasifika Festival will return to Western Springs Lakeside Park and come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of 11 Pacific Island nations in eight villages. More >>
A Decade Of Change – Now It’s Your Turn – Applications Open For 2026 Rural Waterway Protection & Flood Resilience Funds
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 10:38 am | Auckland Council
Council Land Advisors are available to help scope projects, refine fencing and planting plans, and connect applicants with local catchment or community groups. More >>
Auckland Water Supply Update From Watercare
Monday, 2 March 2026, 2:23 pm | Watercare
As part of our Every Drop Counts water efficiency campaign, we’re providing weekly updates on Auckland’s water supply situation. More >>
BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2026 Starts Today
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 12:43 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The 2026 BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival features more than 500 illuminated lanterns, large-scale installations, cultural performances, diverse Asian kai, and fireworks. More >>
