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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 23]
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 >>
Aotea – Te Pokapū Aotea Centre Transformed
Monday, 4 April 2022, 5:27 am | Auckland Unlimited
Auckland’s cultural landmark Aotea Centre has been transformed following a $67.5m, four-year refurbishment. The centre is one of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s most versatile performance, event and convention venues in the heart of the city’s theatre ... More >>
Daylight Saving To End To New Sound Of Tsunami Sirens
Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 2:37 pm | Auckland Council
If you’re still napping around midday Sunday April 3, enjoying an extra hour or two of sleep daylight saving brings, be prepared for a harsh wakeup call if you live in the Rodney, Waitākere Ranges or Hibiscus and Bays areas. That’s because Auckland ... More >>
Reimagining Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland: Harnessing The Region’s Potential
Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 6:41 am | Auckland Unlimited
What could Auckland become within two generations? How do we become a truly global, liveable and sustainable city that is fit for the future? Reimagining Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland: harnessing the region’s potential – a report released today by Auckland’s ... More >>
Bore Saves Eden Park 11 Million Litres Of Treated Tap Water This Summer
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 6:35 am | Watercare Services
Eden Park’s custom-built water treatment plant and reinstated bore has saved more than 11 million litres of treated tap water over its first summer in operation. The bore and water treatment plant went into service in April last year, while Auckland ... More >>
Bus Upgrades, New Local Cycling Network For Whau If Auckland Council Climate Action Package Goes Ahead
Monday, 21 March 2022, 2:57 pm | Auckland Council
Bus services across the Whau region will be improved and a new safe cycling network delivered in New Lynn if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package goes ahead as part of this year’s Annual Budget. Mayor Phil Goff says the Climate Action ... More >>
More Frequent Bus Services, Urban Forest And Cycling And Walking Upgrades For Manurewa-Papakura
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 11:50 am | Auckland Council
Manurewa-Papakura residents will benefit from a boost in investment in bus services, cycling and walking, as well as tree planting, if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s Annual Budget. ... More >>
Bonus Draw Of Explore Tāmaki Makaurau Vouchers Announced
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 11:14 am | Auckland Unlimited
There is fantastic news for Aucklanders who registered to be in with a chance to receive a voucher to enjoy a fun activity or experience across our region – with a new bonus draw added to this summer’s Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher programme. ... More >>
Waitākere To Get New Bus Services, Increased Tree Canopy, In Proposed Climate Action Package
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 10:36 am | Auckland Council
Waitākere residents will benefit from new and more frequent bus services and more tree canopy if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s Annual Budget. This boost will be critical ... More >>
Over 5000 Businesses Access Support Through Activate Tāmaki Makaurau
Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 4:42 pm | Auckland Unlimited
More than five thousand Auckland businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns have now received support from the Activate Tāmaki Makaurau business support package since registrations opened on 1 December 2021. The $60m business support package ... More >>
Auckland Retains C40 Innovator City Title
Friday, 11 March 2022, 2:01 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s commitment to climate leadership has been recognised by a committee of mayors from around the globe, with the renewal of its C40 Innovator City membership status last month. C40 is a climate leadership group comprised of 97 major cities ... More >>
First Reports Reveal Reptile And Amphibian Predicament In Auckland
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 10:54 am | Auckland Council
Small in numbers and small in size; enigmatic and increasingly rare, we’re talking reptiles and frogs here. Evolutionarily distinct and secretive by nature; these amphibious creatures are camouflage champions. Auckland Council has just released its Regional ... More >>
