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 46]

Mayor Phil Goff welcomes illegal dumping prosecution

Thursday, 1 November 2018, 10:09 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s crackdown on illegal dumping is yielding results, with the Mayor today welcoming the successful prosecution of a commercial operator caught dumping concrete at a known South Auckland hotspot. More >>

Stay safe around fireworks

Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 3:52 pm | Auckland Council

If you're celebrating Guy Fawkes this year, remember to find a public display or keep fireworks in your backyard – don't let off fireworks in public places such as parks or beaches, where the activity is banned. More >>

Auckland on show for royal visit

Monday, 29 October 2018, 3:42 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says Aucklanders are looking forward to welcoming Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, to the city on 30 October. More >>

Maungarei / Mt Wellington summit vehicle-free

Friday, 26 October 2018, 8:37 pm | Auckland Council

Maungarei / Mt Wellington summit vehicle-free in November The tihi (summit) of Maungarei / Mt Wellington will permanently close to private motor vehicles, including motorbikes and scooters, from 10 November 2018. The exception will be continued vehicle access ... More >>

Auckland Council: Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw changes

Friday, 26 October 2018, 1:06 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland council is proposing changes to the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw to minimise nuisance and safety risks to people when using public places. More >>

Mayoral Housing Taskforce reports on progress

Thursday, 25 October 2018, 3:02 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed progress in starting to address Auckland’s housing crisis and act on recommendations in the Mayoral Housing Taskforce Report. However, he says much more remains to be done. More >>

Health warnings lifted at four Manukau beaches

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 2:53 pm | Auckland Council

Red flags lifted: Four Manukau Harbour beaches safe to swim Long-term public health warnings for four beaches in the Manukau Harbour have been lifted and the beaches will be swimmable this summer. More >>

Council releases discussion document on cultural heritage

Friday, 19 October 2018, 1:12 pm | Auckland Council

Council releases discussion document on cultural heritage sector Auckland Council today released a discussion document which looks at its $61 million investment in five major arts and culture heritage institutions across the city. An independent ... More >>

Smoking is off the menu

Friday, 19 October 2018, 10:46 am | Auckland Council

Smoking is disappearing from outdoor areas of restaurants, cafes and bars across Auckland as more than 800 outdoor dining licences are being renewed with a proviso to be Smokefree. More >>

Fields of Remembrance open to the public this weekend

Thursday, 18 October 2018, 3:57 pm | Auckland Council

A month-long commemoration programme to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting on the Western Front during World War One will be open to the public from Saturday, October 20 . New Zealand will be the first country in the world ... More >>

Auckland Diwali Festival lights up the region

Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 10:01 am | Auckland Council

The vivid colours of Diwali take over the heart of Auckland this month, ahead of the 17th Auckland Diwali Festival. More >>

Mayor Phil Goff announces homeless count results

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 3:19 pm | Auckland Council

On the eve of World Homeless Day, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has announced the results of Ira Mata, Ira Tangata: Auckland’s Homeless Count. More >>

Work begins on vehicle-free transformation at Ōwairaka

Monday, 8 October 2018, 1:19 pm | Auckland Council

Work begins on vehicle-free transformation at Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Work is about to begin at Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert on a range of enhancements and a return of loop road to a vehicle-free space. Construction ... More >>

Welcome Mate Ma'a Tonga rugby league team

Friday, 5 October 2018, 7:17 pm | Auckland Council

Fans can meet and greet the Tongan rugby league team when they arrive in Auckland, at a special event at the Manukau’s Vodafone Events Centre on Wednesday, 10 October. More >>

Successful year for Animal Management team

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 12:35 pm | Auckland Council

It has been a successful year for Auckland Council’s Animal Management team, which works hard every day to keep both Aucklanders and dogs safe in across the region. More >>

Auckland hits highest ever building consents

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 12:11 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed new building consents reaching 12,959 in the year to August 2018 - a record for Auckland eclipsing the record set during the building boom in 2004. More >>

Investment in infrastructure up, council salary costs down

Friday, 28 September 2018, 1:06 pm | Auckland Council

Investment in infrastructure up, council salary costs down Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today welcomed the $8 million decrease in salary costs in Auckland Council’s latest annual result. “I have been very clear from day one that I expect Council’s staffing ... More >>