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 27]

It’s Here – Our Central Interceptor Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Arrives In Auckland

Monday, 16 November 2020, 5:53 pm | Watercare Services

After ten months being constructed in a German factory and a month travelling the high seas, our Central Interceptor Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), named Hiwa-i-te-Rangi, has safely arrived on our shores. The machine, which was dismantled before shipping, ... More >>

Watercare Water Supply Update: 16 November

Monday, 16 November 2020, 8:42 am | Watercare

Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Hūnua Ranges 0mm 23.5mm Waitākere Ranges 0mm 12.5mm Dam storage (in total):n to Today: 72.47% Yesterday: 72.44% Normal for this time of year: 91.6% Water consumption: Target for ... More >>

Watercare Water Supply Update: 14 November

Saturday, 14 November 2020, 2:01 pm | Watercare Services

Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Hūnua Ranges 0mm 75.5mm Waitākere Ranges 0mm 35mm Dam storage (in total):n to Today: 72.44% Yesterday: 72.40% Normal for this time of year: 91.6% Water consumption: Target for ... More >>

Mayor Goff Reminds Everyone To Keep Following COVID-19 Guidelines

Friday, 13 November 2020, 2:30 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff welcomes the fact that the recent community case of COVID-19 in Auckland has been linked to a previously identified case and has not required a change in alert levels. However, he said it was important for everyone to keep ... More >>

Watercare Water Supply Update: 13 November

Friday, 13 November 2020, 8:28 am | Watercare

Kia ora Please find below the latest water supply status update: 13 November. Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Hūnua Ranges 0mm 42mm Waitākere Ranges 0mm 87.5mm Dam storage (in total):n to Today: 72.40% Yesterday: ... More >>

Mayor Goff Reminds Aucklanders To Keep Up With COVID Precautions

Thursday, 12 November 2020, 1:39 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff backs the government’s advice to wear masks on public transport, take extra care with physical distancing and use the NZ COVID Tracer app, following the announcement today of a community case of COVID-19 in Auckland. Mayor ... More >>

Watercare Water Supply Update: 12 November

Thursday, 12 November 2020, 9:01 am | Watercare

Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Hūnua Ranges 0mm 146mm Waitākere Ranges 1mm 94.5mm Dam storage (in total) Today: 72.31% Yesterday: 72.14% Normal for this time of year: 91.6% Water consumption: Target for ... More >>

Auckland Council Grapples With Billion-dollar Revenue Challenge

Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 2:40 pm | Auckland Council

The $450 million hole that COVID-19 has punched in Auckland Council’s finances this year could grow by a further $540 million by 2024 according to a new forecast. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says that while New Zealand’s economic picture is currently ... More >>

Watercare Water Supply Update: 11 November

Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 10:25 am | Watercare Services

Please find below the latest water supply status update: 11 November. Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Hūnua Ranges 0mm 146mm Waitākere Ranges 2.5mm 93.5mm Dam storage (in total) Today: 72.14% Yesterday: ... More >>

Watercare Water Supply Update: 10 November

Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 9:05 am | Watercare

Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Hūnua Ranges 23.5mm 146mm Waitākere Ranges 9mm 95.5mm Dam storage (in total) Today: 71.84% Yesterday: 71.16% Normal for this time of year: 91.6% Water consumption: Target ... More >>

Record Dwelling Consents Show Progress Addressing Auckland’s Housing Supply Issues

Monday, 9 November 2020, 11:11 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says a record number of dwellings consented in the city over the past year reflects encouraging progress in addressing housing supply issues. “Auckland consented 1734 new dwellings in September 2020, taking the annual total ... More >>

Watercare Water Supply Update: 9 November

Monday, 9 November 2020, 8:53 am | Watercare

Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Hūnua Ranges 32mm 122.5mm Waitākere Ranges 3.0mm 86.5mm Dam storage (in total) Today: 71.16% Yesterday: 69.76% Normal for this time of year: 91.7% Water consumption: Target ... More >>

Watercare Water Supply Update: 8 November

Sunday, 8 November 2020, 2:53 pm | Watercare Services

Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Hūnua Ranges 20mm 91.5mm Waitākere Ranges 19.5mm 84mm How full the dams are (in total): Today: 69.76% Yesterday: 69.26% Normal for this time of year: 91.7% Water consumption: ... More >>

Water Industry Commission For Scotland Provides An Economic Regulator’s View Of Watercare

Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 4:27 pm | Watercare Services

A review conducted by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has found that Auckland’s water utility, Watercare, is performing ahead of New Zealand peers but needs to be able to invest more to deliver fully on its potential. WICS examined ... More >>

Watercare Welcomes Findings On Economic Performance

Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 2:40 pm | Watercare Services

Watercare has welcomed the findings of an independent determination of its performance by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) which was presented to Auckland Council today (November 4). The determination said Watercare was the clear leader ... More >>

Watercare Water Supply Update: 4 November

Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 10:02 am | Watercare Services

Please find below the latest water supply status update: 4 November. Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Hūnua Ranges 0mm 10mm Waitākere Ranges 4.5mm 14mm How full the dams are (in total): Today: 66.71% Yesterday: ... More >>

Minister Parker Urged To Consider Ending The Private Sale And Use Of Fireworks

Monday, 2 November 2020, 5:31 pm | Auckland Council

One of the first emails in Minister David Parker’s inbox today is a request to end the private sale and use of fireworks in New Zealand. The minister has been provided with a copy of the briefing that has been endorsed by: SPCA SAFE New Zealand Veterinary ... More >>