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Ward and local board subdivision boundary changes
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 3:52 pm | Auckland Council
Changes to Auckland Council’s ward and local board subdivision boundaries are proposed under a statutory representation review required under the Local Electoral Act. More >>
200-year-old Māori drawings undergoing conservation
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 12:31 pm | Auckland Council
Some of the first materials sharing Māori culture and language overseas are undergoing extensive conservation work for an international exhibition. More >>
Matariki planting finale
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 12:26 pm | Auckland Council
This Friday, Mayor Phil Goff will welcome over 800 volunteers to Manukau’s Puhinui Reserve for the final Matariki planting event as part of his Million Trees programme. More >>
How much would you pay to live next to a piece of history?
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 12:19 pm | Auckland Council
Recent research by Auckland Council has revealed Aucklanders are prepared to pay more for a house close to a scheduled heritage place and within a special character area. More >>
All you need to know about your new rates
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 8:54 am | Auckland Council
New rates to deliver the largest-ever investment in Auckland’s infrastructure and environment can be found online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/rates More >>
Six to run in Auckland by-election
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 2:39 pm | Auckland Council
Nominations have closed for the Howick ward by-election with six candidates putting their hands up to fill the vacant seat More >>
Waitangi Day Concert application referred to Environ Court
Friday, 13 July 2018, 5:03 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council's Resource Consent General Manager has accepted the Eden Park Trust’s request for the Waitangi Day Concert application to be determined by the Environment Court through a direct referral process instead of by the council. More >>
Council reduces fleet and adds electric vehicles
Friday, 13 July 2018, 9:56 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is reducing its vehicle fleet and going green with the purchase of 10 new electric vehicles (EVs). More >>
Record sentence for property developer
Wednesday, 11 July 2018, 1:43 pm | Auckland Council
The unprecedented sentence handed down to property developer Augustine Lau in the Auckland District Court is a strong warning to others who would consider this type of offending. More >>
Council goes to High Court over planning appeals
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 3:10 pm | Auckland Council
After extensive hearings by an independent panel of experts appointed by the government, Auckland Council released its decision on the AUP in August 2016, which was the subject of appeals to the Environment Court and the High Court. Eight judicial reviews were ... More >>
Council takes illegal dumpers to court
Wednesday, 4 July 2018, 9:22 am | Auckland Council
Three illegal dumpers will appear in court this Thursday as Auckland Council takes action against those responsible for illegally dumping oil drums in Manurewa and the Waitākere Ranges earlier this year. More >>
Vehicle-free summit for Maungarei / Mt Wellington
Friday, 29 June 2018, 11:12 am | Auckland Council
Work will soon begin at Maungarei / Mt Wellington on a range of significant enhancements and a return of the tihi (summit) to a vehicle-free space. More >>
Auckland embarks on largest infrastructure build ever
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 12:36 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council today struck its 10-year Budget, beginning a decade of transformational infrastructure investment that will improve Auckland’s transport network, support the provision of housing and enhance our environment. More >>
Code of conduct complaint findings released
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 11:45 am | Auckland Council
A Code of Conduct complaint against former Whau Local Board chair, and current board member, Catherine Farmer has been resolved – with training and advice provided to her around managing aspects of council’s conflicts of interest policy. More >>
Auckland Council Chief Executive reappointed
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 4:48 pm | Auckland Council
On 27 June, Auckland Council’s Governing Body approved the reappointment of Chief Executive Stephen Town for a further two years. More >>
Plans for memorial at Auckland Domain pause for now
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 3:23 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayoral Advisory Group for the World War 1 Centenary Memorial Project met this week (26 June), following the decision by the New Zealand Lotteries Commission not to fund the council’s Auckland Domain memorial project. More >>
Green Bond issue a success with $200 million raised
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 1:44 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has successfully raised $200 million from its Green Bond share issue that closed last week. More >>
North Shore tree tests free of kauri dieback
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 12:15 pm | Auckland Council
Tests on a kauri tree in Chelsea Estate Heritage Park on Auckland’s North Shore have shown that it does not have kauri dieback disease. More >>
Auckland’s first region-wide homelessness count
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 10:53 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff this morning announced Ira Mata, Ira Tangata: Auckland’s Homeless Count - Auckland’s first region-wide count of people living without shelter (people living on the street and in cars). More >>
Auckland Zoo Director appointed
Wednesday, 20 June 2018, 4:57 pm | Auckland Council
Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) has appointed Kevin Buley as the new Director of Auckland Zoo. More >>
