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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 22]
Auckland Council Seeks Review Of Ports Of Auckland Automation Project
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 3:19 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is seeking a review of decisions made by the former chief executive and Board of Directors of the Ports of Auckland (POAL) to commence a now-cancelled project to automate its Fergusson Container Terminal. Mayor Phil Goff and Auckland ... More >>
Ripple Of Excitement As Haunting Sound Returns To Summit Of Kohukohunui
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 5:29 am | Auckland Council
The slow, mournful but melodious sound of the kōkako can be heard floating down from the heights of Kohukohunui, the highest summit (688m) on mainland Auckland. And it is something worth singing about! They’re celebrating the success of the ... More >>
Programmes To Revitalise Tāmaki Makaurau Support 98 Events And Activities Across The Region
Friday, 3 June 2022, 2:53 pm | Auckland Unlimited
Aucklanders can look forward to free or discounted access to an exciting range of events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, with the approval of 96 further applications under two government-funded programmes designed to support the region’s economic ... More >>
Top Tips For Taste Of Pasifika In June
Monday, 30 May 2022, 6:20 pm | Auckland Unlimited
Taste of Pasifika Festival is just around the corner, kicking off at The Cloud on Auckland’s waterfront this Friday with a winter-warming line up of Pacific culture, kai and plenty of soul. Here are our top tips to ensure you pack the most into your ... More >>
Turnaround In Compliance As Sediment Control In Council Sights
Monday, 30 May 2022, 12:20 pm | Auckland Council
Building sites are in the spotlight for Auckland Council’s Proactive Compliance team. They’ve stepped up monitoring of smaller building sites that would not otherwise be monitored or inspected, as they seek to reduce the amount of uncontrolled sediment ... More >>
Call For City Centre To Become Social Centre At Auckland’s Future, Now Event
Friday, 27 May 2022, 12:30 pm | Auckland Unlimited
A call from international cities advisor Greg Clark for Auckland’s city centre to become its social centre and a call from Te Aroha Grace of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei for Tāmaki Makaurau leaders to be ‘mana economists’ were two of the many inspiring ... More >>
New Joint Auckland Council And Auckland Transport Signs Bylaw 2022 Approved Today
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 4:09 pm | Auckland Council
A new joint Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Signs Bylaw has been approved today by Auckland Council’s Governing Body and the Board of Auckland Transport. “ We worked closely with Auckland Transport to develop a new bylaw that retains ... More >>
Auckland’s Future, Now Event Reimagines Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s COVID-19 Recovery
Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 5:37 am | Auckland Unlimited
Leading business, economic and youth thinkers explore how private and public sectors can collaborate to harness Auckland region’s potential to build a better future RELEASE SUMMARY Auckland’s Future, Now 2022 is a one-day event on Tuesday, 24 May ... More >>
Watercare Welcomes New ‘Flushable’ Standard Aimed At Protecting Our Pipes
Monday, 23 May 2022, 2:31 pm | Watercare Services
Watercare is welcoming the release of a new flushable products standard that will provide clarity over what can and cannot be flushed down the loo. The standard – DR AS/NZS 5328:2022 Flushable Products – was released today by Standards Australia ... More >>
Auckland Council Approves Updates To Stormwater And Property Maintenance And Nuisance Bylaws
Thursday, 19 May 2022, 9:41 am | Auckland Council
Amendments to two bylaws have been approved by Auckland Council’s Governing Body. Amendments for the Stormwater Bylaw 2015 will come into effect on 30 May 2022 and amendments for the Property Maintenance and Nuisance Bylaw 2015 will come into effect ... More >>
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland To Host The Official Draw For The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Friday, 13 May 2022, 11:12 am | Auckland Unlimited
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will host the main event in the countdown to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – the Official Draw, to take place at Aotea Centre on Saturday 22 October 2022. Welcoming the announcement led by the Deputy Prime Minister ... More >>
Taste Of Pasifika 2022 Programme Announced
Friday, 13 May 2022, 9:37 am | Auckland Unlimited
Taste of Pasifika 2022 promises a winter warm-up like no other when it kicks off this Queen’s Birthday weekend in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Taking the best from the much-loved annual Pasifika Festival, from 3 – 19 June Taste of Pasifika will ... More >>
Auckland Tourism Operators In Australia To Promote Region
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 10:21 am | Auckland Unlimited
Auckland tourism operators will have an exclusive opportunity to reconnect with international trade partners on the ground in Sydney today to showcase Tamaki Makaurau Auckland. The Auckland is Calling Trade Event on 11 May organised by Auckland Unlimited ... More >>
Auckland Voucher Programme Benefits Felt Across The Region
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 9:12 am | Auckland Unlimited
For many Auckland attractions the Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher programme has proven to be a real lifeline during Auckland’s road to recovery, with 105 per cent vouchers used and nearly all $9 million funding distributed to help revive economic, ... More >>
10,000 More Reasons To Book A Stay In Auckland
Monday, 2 May 2022, 9:19 am | Auckland Unlimited
There are now 10,000 more reasons to book a night’s stay in Tāmaki Makaurau, with everything from 4–5-star central city hotels to much-loved beachside stays highlighted in the latest campaign to attract visitors from around Aotearoa and encourage ... More >>
World-class Arts, Eats And Beats Are Back On The Menu At Elemental AKL 2022
Monday, 2 May 2022, 9:19 am | Auckland Unlimited
Auckland’s favourite mid-year festival, Elemental AKL returns this July with a sensational season of curated experiences celebrating the unique culture, cuisine, and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. From 14 – 31 July , Elemental AKL ... More >>
Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Dreams Will Come True These Holidays In Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 10:37 am | Auckland Unlimited
Children of all ages who’ve dreamed of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow will have a chance to do just that on a daily basis in Auckland’s city centre during the April school holidays. Thanks to Auckland Live, an amazing rainbow machine created ... More >>
Taste Of Pasifika Festival Launches In Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland This June
Monday, 11 April 2022, 6:02 pm | Auckland Unlimited
Auckland Unlimited is excited to announce Taste of Pasifika Festival 2022 will be warming up winter in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for three weekends this June. Launching at The Cloud on Queen’s Birthday Weekend, Taste of Pasifika Festival is a reimagining ... More >>
Watercare Begins Installing Smart Water Meters
Thursday, 7 April 2022, 11:32 am | Watercare Services
Auckland residents will start to have their old mechanical water meters replaced with smart meters this week as Watercare begins its residential rollout. Watercare smart networks manager Andrew Deutschle says the company aims to install 44,000 smart ... More >>
Auckland’s Water And Wastewater Prices To Go Up From July 1
Tuesday, 5 April 2022, 1:47 pm | Watercare Services
Today [5 April], Watercare’s Board of Directors confirmed Auckland’s water and wastewater service prices will increase by 7% from July 1, 2022. This is in line with the price path approved by the Board of Directors in December 2020 and included ... More >>
