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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 24]
Voucher Programme: Bookings For 100 Businesses, More Vouchers Released
Tuesday, 15 February 2022, 5:04 pm | Auckland Unlimited
The Explore Tāmaki Makaurau Voucher Programme continues, with the third wave of vouchers allocated to registered Aucklanders today, Tuesday 15 February. Auckland Unlimited’s Director of Investment and Industry, Pam Ford, says: “Aucklanders ... More >>
Goff Announces Retirement From Politics
Monday, 14 February 2022, 11:02 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has today announced he will not be seeking re-election this year. “It’s more than 40 years since I was first elected to office as MP for Roskill in 1981 and I believe it’s time to pass the baton to a new generation ... More >>
2022 Pasifika Festival Cancelled.
Friday, 11 February 2022, 3:35 pm | Auckland Unlimited
Following consultation with community partners, the 2022 Pasifika Festival has been cancelled. The event was due to be held from 18-20 March at Western Springs Park and marked the 30th anniversary of Pasifika. The festival can only be delivered at ... More >>
Auckland Lantern Festival 2022 Celebrates Online
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 9:06 am | Auckland Unlimited
The Chinese Year of the Tiger has started with a roar, and the launch of a vibrant online celebration of the Auckland Lantern Festival 2022. The popular annual event makes its online debut at www.auckland.com/lantern , where a curated line-up of Lantern ... More >>
New Director Appointed To Council CCO Watercare Services Limited
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 3:00 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has appointed Julian Smith as a new director to the board of its council-controlled organisation, Watercare Services Limited. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2201/9c3af6e8c7e596272bec.jpeg" width="720" height="481"> Julian Smith This appointment ... More >>
Auckland Live Cancels Summer In The Square 2022 In Response To Aotearoa's Move To Red Alert Level
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 2:16 pm | Auckland Live
Auckland Live regrets to inform audiences that their annual Summer in the Square 2022 has now been cancelled following notification of Aotearoa moving to the Red traffic light indefinitely, under the Covid-19 protection framework. This challenging ... More >>
Voucher Programme Continues, Update On Reactivating Tamaki Makaurau Auckland Support Package
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 2:00 pm | Auckland Unlimited
The Explore Tāmaki Makaurau Voucher Programme continues as planned, with the second wave of vouchers to be allocated to registered Aucklanders on Tuesday, 1 February. The allocation next week will be 50,000 vouchers, and recipients have 14 days, or ... More >>
EDWard And His Dotterel Mates Tagged For Research
Wednesday, 26 January 2022, 12:08 pm | Auckland Council
Their home is on some of Auckland’s most expensive freehold real estate, with multimillion-dollar views and mortgage free. But these “homeowners” don’t have flashy apartments but rather enjoy the simplicity of the land they’ve made their ... More >>
Auckland Lantern Festival 2022 Cancelled
Tuesday, 25 January 2022, 9:12 am | Auckland Unlimited
Following New Zealand’s move to the red setting of the Covid-19 Protection Framework, the 2022 Auckland Lantern Festival at Auckland Showgrounds has been cancelled. The event, which was scheduled for 10 – 13 February, can only be delivered under the ... More >>
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff Pledges $25,000 From Mayoral Relief Fund To Support Tonga Recovery
Friday, 21 January 2022, 3:14 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff has today pledged $25,000 from Auckland’s Mayoral Fund for the Pacific to support disaster recovery efforts in Tonga following the recent Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano eruption and following tsunami. The support is provided from a charitable ... More >>
Watercare Pleased To Have Consent For Increased Waikato River Allocation Granted By Board Of Inquiry
Friday, 21 January 2022, 2:06 pm | Watercare
Watercare is pleased with the Board of Inquiry decision to grant a 20-year resource consent for up to 150 million litres a day (net) from the Waikato River, ensuring Aucklanders and their neighbours in Tuakau and Pokeno continue to have a reliable ... More >>
Auckland Lantern Festival 2022 Roars Into The Summer Calendar
Saturday, 15 January 2022, 6:50 am | Auckland Unlimited
Auckland Lantern Festival 2022 takes place from 10-13 February at a new venue – The Auckland Showgrounds. Favourite festival features return plus new programme highlights added. Demand will be high. Pre-book tickets from 9 am Monday, 24 January at aucklandnz.com/lantern ... More >>
First Wave Of Explore Tāmaki Makaurau Vouchers To Be Distributed To Aucklanders
Thursday, 13 January 2022, 12:11 pm | Auckland Unlimited
The first wave of vouchers will be allocated to registered Aucklanders this Saturday, 15 January as part of the Explore Tāmaki Makaurau Voucher Programme. Vouchers ($50 for individuals or $100 for families) can be used to cover or contribute towards ... More >>
Tāmaki Makaurau Welcomes In 2022
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 5:59 pm | Auckland Unlimited
Auckland is set to once again kick off global celebrations to welcome in the new year – with a spectacular light show that will illuminate the city’s landmarks set to be broadcast to audiences around the world. The theme for this New Year’s ... More >>
Muriwai Beach Closed To Vehicles During Holiday Season
Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 4:04 pm | Auckland Council
Vehicles will not be able to access the beach between Friday 31 December 2021 and Monday 17 January 2022. The popular west coast beach will still be accessible via foot, but vehicles must be parked in the Muriwai Regional Park carparks or near beach ... More >>
100,000 Vouchers Up For Grabs – Aucklanders, Register Now
Thursday, 16 December 2021, 6:25 am | Auckland Unlimited
The Explore Tāmaki Makaurau Voucher Programme registration is now live and open for Aucklanders to register for the chance to receive one of 100,000 vouchers that can cover or contribute towards enjoying a range of experiences this summer. Aucklanders ... More >>
Morning Melodies Celebrates 21st Birthday - A Much-loved Institution Announces 2022 Programme
Friday, 10 December 2021, 5:12 pm | Auckland Live
One of Auckland's longest running concert series, AUCKLAND LIVE MORNING MELODIES, today announces its line-up for 2022. Twenty-one years on from its inception, Morning Melodies returns as the toe-tapping highlight of the Takapuna event calendar. 2022 ... More >>
Take One Dose Of Fabulous, A Sprinkle Of Song, And A Dash Of Celebration: Auckland Live Serves Up Pride 2022
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 5:09 pm | Auckland Live
Sharpen your stilettos, dust off your pearls, and gather your friends of Dorothy – Auckland Live celebrates Pride month with a jaw-dropping, showstopping, thought-provoking programme running throughout February 2022. In partnership with Auckland Pride , ... More >>
A Christmas Gift To The People Of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 4:58 pm | Auckland Live
Auckland Live kicks off its annual free summer programme with Christmas activations in Aotea Square, perfect for a family day out in the central city. With a dazzling giant tree adorning the Square and a charming digital interactive experience on the More >>
More Beaches To Swim At This Summer
Thursday, 2 December 2021, 1:34 pm | Auckland Council
Long term safety warnings at a number of Auckland swimming spots have been lifted following work by Auckland Council and Watercare’s Safe Networks programme. Mayor Phil Goff is delighted the long-term warnings at Titirangi, Wairau Outlet and Piha ... More >>
