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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 35]
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 >>
Mayor Goff Thanks Aucklanders For Incredible Vaccination Efforts
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 1:36 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
“On the day that borders separating Auckland from the rest of the country were lifted, it’s great to celebrate that all three District Health Boards have achieved the target of over 90 per cent double vaccinations,” Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says. ... More >>
Mayor Goff On Auckland’s Move To Orange Setting Of COVID-19 Protection Framework
Monday, 13 December 2021, 5:10 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed Auckland’s move to the Orange setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework from 11.59pm on Thursday 30 December. “While the hospitality sector would like to have seen the move sooner, the government has ... 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 >>
Auckland Council Unanimously Supports Goff’s Climate Action Targeted Rate To Public Consultation
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 4:02 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Council has today confirmed the topics for public consultation to begin in late February as part of the Annual Budget process. Items for consultation include a proposed Climate Action Targeted Rate (CATR) to support an ambitious billion-dollar ... More >>
Mayor Goff Celebrates First Stage Of ‘Traffic Light’ System
Friday, 3 December 2021, 6:46 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
After 107 days in COVID-19 lockdown it is fantastic that Aucklanders and Auckland businesses will be able to enjoy more freedoms as we move into the red phase of the new COVID-19 Protection Framework, or ‘traffic light’ system, Mayor Goff said ... 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 >>
Auckland Council Calls For Changes To Government’s Enabling Housing Supply Bill
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 1:21 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Council is calling on the government to address the significant impacts on Auckland from the proposed widespread intensification, poor housing design and the inability to deliver infrastructure crucial for supporting new communities within ... 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 >>
