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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 25]
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 >>
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Match Schedule Revealed
Thursday, 2 December 2021, 11:30 am | Auckland Unlimited
Football’s international governing body FIFA has finalised the match schedule for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023, confirming a total of nine matches to be held in Auckland between July and August 2023. Following ... More >>
Tāmaki Makaurau Welcomes Government’s Support Package
Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 12:10 pm | Auckland Unlimited
Mayor Phil Goff welcomes the government’s Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Stimulus Package, which will help Aucklanders enjoy their region this summer and boost the city’s economic recovery after 106 days in lockdown. The $25.5-milllion funding will support ... More >>
Mayor Goff Outlines Billion-dollar Climate Action Package As Key Policy In Annual Budget Proposal
Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 11:31 am | Auckland Council
An ambitious $1 billion climate action package to reduce carbon emissions and deliver more buses, ferries, cycling and walking and urban tree canopy is the signature policy in Mayor Phil Goff’s proposal for Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2022/23, released ... More >>
Auckland’s Latest Iconic Eats Announced
Monday, 29 November 2021, 9:28 am | Auckland Unlimited
Aucklanders now have an updated ultimate dining guide of iconic dishes hidden in all corners of the region, with the release today of the much-anticipated second annual Iconic Auckland Eats list. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2111/efb3ddf58995a38068a3.jpeg" ... More >>
Mayor Goff Thrilled With Auckland DHB 90 Per Cent Vaccination Success
Friday, 19 November 2021, 5:38 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff has praised Aucklanders for their hard work over the past three months, following the announcement this afternoon that the city’s first District Health Board (DHB) has reached the 90 per cent full vaccination milestone. “With ... More >>
Auckland Celebrates Netflix Global Premiere Of Cowboy Bebop
Thursday, 18 November 2021, 1:08 pm | Auckland Unlimited
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will tomorrow celebrate with fans around the world the premiere of Netflix original series Cowboy Bebop , an action-packed space western brought to life with the help of Auckland’s talented screen industry. A live-action ... More >>
Goff: Border Announcement Provides Welcome Certainty For Aucklanders
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 2:04 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has strongly welcomed the government’s announcement that Aucklanders will be able to travel outside of the city from Wednesday 15 December. “For Aucklanders who have lived under tough restrictions for over three months, ... More >>
Tūpuna Maunga Survive Another Guy Fawkes - Thank You Tāmaki Makaurau
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 6:11 pm | Auckland Council
Maunga tū Maunga ora Maunga ora Tāmaki ora If the Maunga are well Then Tāmaki Makaurau is well The Tūpuna Maunga Authority acknowledges Mana Whenua and the local communities of Tāmaki Makaurau for their support of the successful second annual ... More >>
Mayor Goff Welcomes $282 Million Housing Infrastructure Boost
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 3:13 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the $282 million boost to housing infrastructure in Auckland announced by the government today. “The $282 million is the first tranche of Auckland’s share of the $3.8 billion Housing Acceleration Fund foreshadowed ... More >>
Anonymous Lumberjacks Let Loose With Their Tree Chopping Skills
Thursday, 4 November 2021, 2:08 pm | Auckland Council
Reports of senseless vandalism to trees and vegetation on Auckland Council land have increased during the latest lockdown period. Council staff are investigating numerous locations where trees have been felled, pruned or poisoned throughout the ... More >>
Use Of Police Asset Recovery Unit First For Auckland Council
Wednesday, 3 November 2021, 11:45 am | Auckland Council
For the first time, a case referred to the Police Asset Recovery Unit by Auckland Council has resulted in the restraint of assets. The Asset Recovery Unit’s function is to implement the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 on behalf of Government ... More >>
