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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 37]
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 >>
Mayor Goff Welcomes Increased Freedoms, Thanks Aucklanders For Getting Vaccinated
Monday, 8 November 2021, 4:09 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Phil Goff says the government’s decision to move Auckland to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 Step 2 from 11.59pm on Tuesday 9 November will be welcomed by Aucklanders. “We have been in lockdown for around three months and people will enjoy being able ... More >>
Mayor Goff Calls For Aucklanders To Get Vaccinated This Weekend
Friday, 5 November 2021, 11:03 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Phil Goff encourages Aucklanders to get vaccinated at one of the community #GotYaDot events being held at Eden Park and across the region this weekend (6 – 7 November). Attendees at the Eden Park event will be able to get vaccinated on the ... 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 >>
Mayor Goff On Government’s Announcement Of Level 3 Step 2 In Auckland
Monday, 1 November 2021, 4:20 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the announcement today that retail outlets and institutions like libraries and museums will likely reopen to the public from 11.59pm on Tuesday 9 November. “The government has the difficult task of balancing the need to contain ... More >>
Tribute To Dame Catherine Tizard
Monday, 1 November 2021, 9:32 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said Dame Cath Tizard was a trailblazer in becoming the first woman Mayor of Auckland and will be remembered as a competent, personable, and well-liked leader of the city. “Dame Cath was an exceptional role model becoming ... More >>
Lonely Planet NamesAucklandBest City To Travel To In2022
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 7:10 am | Auckland Unlimited
RELEASE SUMMARY • Auckland has been named the number one city to visit next year in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2022 . • The accolade bodes well for future demand for travel to Auckland in 2022 and beyond. • The news is encouraging for Auckland’s ... More >>
