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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 3]
Watercare Completes Critical Wastewater Renewal In Beachlands And Maraetai
Monday, 2 February 2026, 10:48 am | Watercare
Watercare head of sustainability and innovation Brendon Harkness says the programme prioritised Beachlands and Maraetai due to their history of inflow and infiltration problems. More >>
Lunar New Year Lights Up Auckland City Centre With Free Celebrations Across February
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 1:01 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Daniel Clarke, Director of Auckland Live, says Lunar New Year is an important cultural moment in the year, and the city centre programme is about creating space for people to come together and feel represented. More >>
Tāmaki Taiao Alliance Launches To Supercharge Nature Regeneration Across Tāmaki Makaurau
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 3:56 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council General Manager Environmental Services Samantha Hill says the Alliance represents a new way of working together for nature. More >>
Auckland Water Supply Update From Watercare - 27 January, 2026
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 10:07 am | Watercare
Weather forecast for the week: Drier than normal More >>
BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival Ticketing Opens Ahead Of February Return
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 12:50 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The four-day festival, supported by Auckland Council Events, takes place from 26 February to 1 March, marking the conclusion of Chinese New Year celebrations and welcoming the Year of the Horse. More >>
A Forest On The Brink Of Recovery: Kawau Island Poised For A Pest-Free Comeback
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 2:14 pm | Auckland Council
A new baseline forest monitoring report, prepared ahead of a major pest eradication programme, paints a clear picture of both the damage done by browsing animals such as wallabies and possums, and the hopeful future that could follow their removal. More >>
From City Wharves To Wild Dunes - Ways To Share Auckland’s Beaches With Nesting Birds This Summer
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 10:18 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s General Manager Environmental Services Samantha Hill says our beaches, islands, and urban areas are home to a range of precious native species including these fragile baby birds. More >>
Auckland Water Supply Update From Watercare - 05 January, 2026
Monday, 5 January 2026, 1:56 pm | Watercare
Weather forecast for the week: Drier than normal More >>
Watercare Confirms Second Financial Support Payment Of $1 Million To Mahurangi Oyster Farmers
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 12:15 pm | Watercare
The payment follows an initial $1 million payment made in November to provide immediate financial support while the full impact of the incident continues to be independently assessed. More >>
Auckland Water Supply Update From Watercare
Monday, 22 December 2025, 12:00 pm | Watercare
As part of our Every Drop Counts water efficiency campaign, we’re providing weekly updates on Auckland’s water supply situation. More >>
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Announces Final $5 Million For Tennis Auckland Roof Project
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 3:16 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says it’s about making the most of key assets and encouraging sporting events that deliver real value for Aucklanders. More >>
Call For Stories With Flavour As Nominations Open For Iconic Auckland Eats 2026
Monday, 15 December 2025, 6:12 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The final Top 100 Iconic Auckland Eats list will be announced in May 2026. More >>
Pasifika Festival To Return With Refreshed New Look For 2026
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 3:18 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Since beginning in 1993, the festival has become a must-attend event for many and a cornerstone festival of Auckland’s cultural landscape. More >>
Just Add (A Little) Water: Watercare’s Five Family-Friendly Gift Ideas For A Waterwise Christmas
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 1:36 pm | Watercare
“As part of our ‘Every Drop Counts’ water efficiency campaign, we’re sharing some family-friendly holiday gift ideas that guarantee a whole lot of fun with just a little bit of water,” says Watercare's head of water Sharon Danks. More >>
Splash Safely! Auckland Council Urges Summer Vigilance Around Pop-Up Pools
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 10:07 am | Auckland Council
The call comes in the wake of a recent tragedy involving a toddler who drowned in a temporary above-ground pool. More >>
Auckland Council Launches $1 Million Grant To Supercharge Community Climate Action And Emergency Readiness
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 8:40 am | Auckland Council
Councillor Richard Hills, Chair of Policy, Planning and Development Committee says community groups told Auckland Council they wanted a single, streamlined funding process to cut duplication and make applying easier. More >>
Sector Leaders Back Auckland’s Tourism And Events Push
Friday, 5 December 2025, 12:24 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The gathering of nearly 300 industry leaders including Mayor Wayne Brown, Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston, and key partners from across the visitor economy, highlighted a strong sense of momentum More >>
Lanterns, Light And Community Spirit To Shine At BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2026
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 8:25 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
First held in 2000, the BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival has grown to become New Zealand’s largest cultural festival, attracting more than 110,000 visitors each year to enjoy the sights, sounds and flavours of Chinese and Pan-Asian culture. More >>
‘Every Drop Counts’: Watercare Reminds Aucklanders To Use Water Wisely This Summer
Monday, 1 December 2025, 8:19 am | Watercare
Watercare head of water Sharon Danks says the region’s water supply is in great shape heading into the warmer months – but water use can rise dramatically when temperatures rise. More >>
Te Ngāherehere O Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges Pest Control Programme Completed
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 11:26 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Regional Parks Manager Scott De Silva says visitors to the parks must remain aware they are entering an area recently treated with a toxin. More >>
