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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 40]
Council adopts changes to dog management
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 4:13 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body today adopted changes to the council’s Policy on Dogs and related Dog Management Bylaw to come into force from 1 November 2019. More >>
Miscalculation leads to sale of alcohol to minor
Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 10:39 am | Auckland Council
The inability to calculate a minor’s correct age and having poor vision are some of the reasons given by people that sold alcohol to minors in Auckland. More >>
Investors keen on green: bond issues raise $350 million
Thursday, 18 July 2019, 10:43 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has raised $350 million through its Green Bond framework in just over 12 months. More >>
Auckland Council declared a climate emergency – now what?
Wednesday, 17 July 2019, 9:24 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are invited to have their say on Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Action Framework , which opens today. More >>
Calling all zero waste innovators
Tuesday, 16 July 2019, 9:32 am | Auckland Council
Jumpstart your waste minimisation project with funding from WMIF Published: 15 July 2019 Share Grants of up to $50,000 are available from Auckland Council for Aucklanders with innovative ideas on how to reduce waste. The Waste Minimisation and Innovation ... More >>
Auckland Council monthly housing update for July
Monday, 15 July 2019, 3:59 pm | Auckland Council
Almost 90 per cent of Auckland’s new dwellings consented in May were in urban areas, and 62 per cent were denser housing types such as apartments and townhouses. Penny Pirrit, Director Urban Growth and Housing at Auckland Council says the figures ... More >>
Council action on Titirangi chickens and rats
Friday, 12 July 2019, 12:12 pm | Auckland Council
The wild chickens in Titirangi Village are to be removed, with the capture and rehoming of the birds the preferred method of control. More >>
More Green Bond success for Auckland Council
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 12:52 pm | Auckland Council
A Green Bond issue has raised $150 million for Auckland Council. This is the second successful Green Bond issue by the council in little over 12 months. The initial issue in June last year was a first for any organisation in New Zealand. More >>
Construction to start on historic seawall
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 11:09 am | Auckland Council
Major construction works to strengthen Waitematā Harbour’s historic seawall are due to start this month. More >>
Environmentalist seeks re-election to Kaipatiki Local Board
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 9:18 am | Auckland Council
Anne-Elise Smithson is standing with Shore Action for re-election to the Kaipātiki Local Board. “I promised greater protection of our environment and our Local Board is now leading the way for Auckland Council. But we need to do more to tackle the ... More >>
New report backs Goff’s call for additional funding tools
Thursday, 4 July 2019, 4:00 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the draft report on local government funding and financing, published by the Productivity Commission this morning, reinforces his calls for new funding mechanisms to be made available to councils. More >>
Auckland Mayor thrilled at Te Auaunga transformation
Wednesday, 3 July 2019, 4:18 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says it’s fantastic the Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek restoration has been delivered. More >>
Call for 2019 Mayoral Conservation Awards entries
Wednesday, 3 July 2019, 1:52 pm | Auckland Council
The awards recognise the remarkable conservation efforts made by mana whenua, communities, households, landowners, youth and schools across the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland region, to care for and restore our city’s environment. More >>
Future city centre designs approved for consultation
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 12:20 pm | Auckland Council
What will Auckland’s city centre look like in 20 years? How will we live, travel, work and play? More >>
Extended dry weather prompts calls to be waterwise
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 9:11 am | Watercare
2 July 2019 Watercare is encouraging Aucklanders to use water wisely this winter in case the dry weather that is affecting much of New Zealand continues. The Hūnua and Waitākere ranges– where Watercare has nine water storage dams – received ... More >>
Retailers urged not to landfill leftover plastic bags
Saturday, 29 June 2019, 10:28 am | Auckland Council
With the plastic bag ban coming into force on Monday, retailers are being urged not to landfill any leftover lightweight shopping bags. More >>
No single-use plastic shopping bags from 1 July
Friday, 28 June 2019, 4:50 pm | Auckland Council
Make sure you pack a reusable bag when leaving home to avoid being caught bagless as the ban on single-use plastic bags comes into effect on 1 July 2019. More >>
Council to host webinar for local election candidates
Thursday, 27 June 2019, 2:45 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s campaign to attract a diverse range of election candidates will culminate with a live-streamed information session on 11 July. More >>
Canine champions take chauffeured commute!
Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 4:55 pm | Auckland Council
For most of us, we get to work by bus, car or maybe our own two feet. More >>
A record $2.75 billion of capital investment for Auckland
Monday, 24 June 2019, 3:50 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Annual Budget for 2019/2020 was formally adopted on 20 June 2019. More >>
