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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 4]
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 >>
Watercare Begins Stage 2 Of Critical Watermain Repairs Beneath Auckland Harbour Bridge
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 11:32 am | Watercare
Stage 2 of the Auckland Harbour Bridge repairs will see crews replace several roller supports that protect the lifespan of the two 1.2-kilometre pipelines that run under the landmark bridge. More >>
Watercare Makes Payment Of $1 Million To Mahurangi Oyster Farmers Affected By Wastewater Overflow
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 4:36 pm | Watercare
Watercare chief executive Jamie Sinclair says this payment relates solely to the most recent overflow, for which Watercare has committed to make things right. More >>
Big Week For Auckland As Global Events Converge
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 12:08 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Between the riffs of electric guitars and the sharing of global Indigenous knowledge, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited says the city will be buzzing as eventgoers fill hotels and restaurants, and shop at local businesses. More >>
Save The Date For The Musical Theatre Event Of 2026: Cabaret
Monday, 10 November 2025, 5:18 pm | Auckland Live
Sixty years after Cabaret first set the world stage alight, and following celebrated West End and Broadway revivals, Auckland Theatre Company and Auckland Live present a sizzling New Zealand production. More >>
Auckland’s Dining Scene In The Spotlight With Michelin’s Arrival
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 10:11 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
As New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, Auckland’s food scene spans fine dining to neighbourhood favourites, reflecting the region’s range of cultures and ingredients. More >>
A New Approach To City-Fringe Living Quietly Unfolds Amid Grey Lynn Villas
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 10:05 am | Auckland Council
For residents anxious about change, Cohaus is reassurance made real. It demonstrates that medium-density housing can sit comfortably in a historic suburb, enhance its character, and create a community that feels both modern and timeless. More >>
The Ultimate Christmas Hot Spot, Filled With Performances, Workshops And Entertainment, Is Coming To Aotea Square
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 2:26 pm | Auckland Live
From Friday, 28 November to Sunday, 21 December, Aotea Square will transform into the ultimate Christmas destination - filled with performances, workshops and entertainment for everyone. More >>
Ngā Huhua: Abundance – Exploring The Wonders Of Te Moana-nui-a-Toi – Before It’s Too Late
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 3:03 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Ngā Huhua: Abundance is proudly presented in partnership with Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea, who have led ongoing efforts to protect and restore Te Moana-nui-a-Toi. More >>
Auckland Council’s First In-House Desexing Clinic Making Strides In Dog Desexing Programme
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 12:48 pm | Auckland Council
This is one of Auckland Council’s many steps it is taking to tackle the roaming dog issues and to help keep Aucklanders safe from attacks from unwanted dogs. More >>
Where Art Meets Park - Auckland’s Green Spaces Win Big On The World Stage And Nationally
Monday, 13 October 2025, 1:30 pm | Auckland Council
Together, these awards shine a spotlight on how Auckland’s parks are transforming into multi-faceted spaces that nourish the environment, connect communities, and immerse visitors in art and culture. More >>
Watercare Unveils Wonder Wai Discovery Centre At Balmoral School
Friday, 10 October 2025, 2:50 pm | Watercare
The Wonder Wai includes interactive games and models that take visitors through six key stages of Auckland’s water journey: rainfall, water sources, water treatment, household use, wastewater treatment, and water’s return to nature. More >>
Preschoolers Give Moana The TBM A Colourful Send-Off For $64m South Auckland Wastewater Upgrade
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 5:03 pm | Watercare
Watercare project manager Jason Salmon says it will take Moana approximately three weeks to install the storage tunnel, which will be 355mm in diameter and 170 metres long. More >>
Thousands Of Dog Owners Still Ignoring Registration Rules: Council Says “Time For Excuses Is Over”
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 12:49 pm | Auckland Council
Despite countless chances to meet requirements, more than 29,084 dogs remain unregistered by their owners as of 1 August when council rolled over to charging a late fee. More >>
Moana Auckland Returns In 2026: A Festival Of Ocean, Culture And Summer Vibes
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 12:53 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The festival is an Auckland Council Event, delivered by council-controlled organisation Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU), the region’s cultural, events and destination agency. More >>
Cruise Ships Return To Tāmaki Makaurau Bringing A Welcome Boost To Auckland’s City Centre
Friday, 19 September 2025, 1:22 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
“The arrival of Crown Princess in Auckland on 22 September signals the start of another cruise season,” says Jacqui Lloyd. “While ship numbers to New Zealand are significantly lower this year, every visit brings people who contribute strongly ... More >>
Government Investment In Major Events Welcomed, And Long-Term Solution Still Needed
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 1:17 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
“This investment is a significant step forward and fantastic news for Auckland,” says Annie Dundas, Director Destination at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited. “It’s a strong signal that New Zealand is serious about competing for world-class events, ... More >>
Watercare Opens New Treatment Plant That Transforms Wastewater Services For Warkworth And Snells/Algies Communities
Monday, 15 September 2025, 2:56 pm | Watercare
The final project in the $450 million programme – the growth servicing pipeline from the showgrounds to the new Lucy Moore Pump Station – is currently in design. Construction will begin next year. More >>
State Of The Environment Report: Auckland Is Improving In Part, But Big Challenges Lie Ahead
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 10:05 am | Auckland Council
The report produced every few years highlights encouraging progress in some areas since the last assessment in 2021, alongside persistent pressures driven by population growth, urban development, and climate change. More >>
Watercare Reaches Key Milestones In Clarks Beach Wastewater Outfall Installation And Plant Upgrade
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 10:58 am | Watercare
The outfall, alongside the Clarks Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade are the first two projects Watercare will bring into service as part of its $500 million servicing scheme for Auckland’s south-west communities. More >>
