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World Class Auckland delivering high quality of life
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 1:21 pm | Auckland Council
Results for the 2018 Quality of Life Survey have been released, showing 82 per cent of Aucklanders rate their overall quality of life positively, up from 79 per cent in 2016. More >>
Mayor Goff calls for harsher penalties on illegal dumpers
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 9:05 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed Auckland Council’s second successful prosecution of an illegal dumper in two weeks but says the penalties should be much higher. More >>
Auckland parks have done it again!
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 4:06 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council parks have been recognised for another year as some of the best green spaces in the world. More >>
People at the heart of city centre and waterfront
Friday, 2 November 2018, 2:10 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s city centre and waterfront is in for a huge transformation over the coming decade as work commences on more public, open space, green parks, pedestrian-friendly thoroughfares and the installation of a modern and efficient public transport network. More >>
Mayor Phil Goff welcomes illegal dumping prosecution
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 10:09 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s crackdown on illegal dumping is yielding results, with the Mayor today welcoming the successful prosecution of a commercial operator caught dumping concrete at a known South Auckland hotspot. More >>
Stay safe around fireworks
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 3:52 pm | Auckland Council
If you're celebrating Guy Fawkes this year, remember to find a public display or keep fireworks in your backyard – don't let off fireworks in public places such as parks or beaches, where the activity is banned. More >>
Auckland on show for royal visit
Monday, 29 October 2018, 3:42 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says Aucklanders are looking forward to welcoming Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, to the city on 30 October. More >>
Maungarei / Mt Wellington summit vehicle-free
Friday, 26 October 2018, 8:37 pm | Auckland Council
Maungarei / Mt Wellington summit vehicle-free in November The tihi (summit) of Maungarei / Mt Wellington will permanently close to private motor vehicles, including motorbikes and scooters, from 10 November 2018. The exception will be continued vehicle access ... More >>
Auckland Council: Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw changes
Friday, 26 October 2018, 1:06 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland council is proposing changes to the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw to minimise nuisance and safety risks to people when using public places. More >>
Mayoral Housing Taskforce reports on progress
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 3:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed progress in starting to address Auckland’s housing crisis and act on recommendations in the Mayoral Housing Taskforce Report. However, he says much more remains to be done. More >>
Health warnings lifted at four Manukau beaches
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 2:53 pm | Auckland Council
Red flags lifted: Four Manukau Harbour beaches safe to swim Long-term public health warnings for four beaches in the Manukau Harbour have been lifted and the beaches will be swimmable this summer. More >>
Council releases discussion document on cultural heritage
Friday, 19 October 2018, 1:12 pm | Auckland Council
Council releases discussion document on cultural heritage sector Auckland Council today released a discussion document which looks at its $61 million investment in five major arts and culture heritage institutions across the city. An independent ... More >>
Smoking is off the menu
Friday, 19 October 2018, 10:46 am | Auckland Council
Smoking is disappearing from outdoor areas of restaurants, cafes and bars across Auckland as more than 800 outdoor dining licences are being renewed with a proviso to be Smokefree. More >>
Fields of Remembrance open to the public this weekend
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 3:57 pm | Auckland Council
A month-long commemoration programme to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting on the Western Front during World War One will be open to the public from Saturday, October 20 . New Zealand will be the first country in the world ... More >>
Auckland Diwali Festival lights up the region
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 10:01 am | Auckland Council
The vivid colours of Diwali take over the heart of Auckland this month, ahead of the 17th Auckland Diwali Festival. More >>
Mayor Phil Goff announces homeless count results
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 3:19 pm | Auckland Council
On the eve of World Homeless Day, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has announced the results of Ira Mata, Ira Tangata: Auckland’s Homeless Count. More >>
Work begins on vehicle-free transformation at Ōwairaka
Monday, 8 October 2018, 1:19 pm | Auckland Council
Work begins on vehicle-free transformation at Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Work is about to begin at Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert on a range of enhancements and a return of loop road to a vehicle-free space. Construction ... More >>
Welcome Mate Ma'a Tonga rugby league team
Friday, 5 October 2018, 7:17 pm | Auckland Council
Fans can meet and greet the Tongan rugby league team when they arrive in Auckland, at a special event at the Manukau’s Vodafone Events Centre on Wednesday, 10 October. More >>
Successful year for Animal Management team
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 12:35 pm | Auckland Council
It has been a successful year for Auckland Council’s Animal Management team, which works hard every day to keep both Aucklanders and dogs safe in across the region. More >>
Auckland hits highest ever building consents
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 12:11 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed new building consents reaching 12,959 in the year to August 2018 - a record for Auckland eclipsing the record set during the building boom in 2004. More >>
