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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 47]
Aotea Centre closes for comprehensive refurbishments
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 12:38 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s performing arts and events hub Aotea Centre will be closed to the public from October to March for major interior refurbishment. The new-look Centre will reopen in time for the Auckland Arts Festival. More >>
Environment Court grants America’s Cup consents
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 7:25 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says, “I welcome today’s decision by the Environment Court to grant consent for the bases and associated infrastructure to host the 36th America’s Cup. It opens up the ability for us now to get on and create the infrastructure ... More >>
Track in Clevedon Scenic Reserve closed to protect kauri
Monday, 24 September 2018, 3:37 pm | Auckland Council
A track through Clevedon Scenic Reserve has been closed today, as a proactive measure against kauri dieback disease. More >>
Representation Review working party responds to views
Friday, 21 September 2018, 3:36 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has been consulting on its review of the boundaries for electing councillors. This is a review required under legislation to consider fair representation for communities of interest. More >>
Council welcomes Environment Court decision
Friday, 21 September 2018, 3:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is pleased with the decision by the Environment Court released on 21 September confirming that it can go ahead with its planned 1080 operation in the Hunua Ranges. More >>
Tsunami warning sirens to be tested
Friday, 21 September 2018, 8:30 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are advised not to be alarmed when the region’s tsunami sirens have their twice yearly test at noon on Sunday 30 September. Coinciding with the start of daylight savings, the test sequence will be three sets of tones, each signalling ... More >>
Tenders submitted for Watercare Central Interceptor project
Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 10:03 am | Watercare
Watercare’s Central Interceptor project has reached a significant milestone with tenders handed in today from the four short-listed contractors. More >>
Update: Howick Ward by-election final results
Friday, 14 September 2018, 1:25 pm | Auckland Council
Following a by-election, Paul Young (Independent) has been elected as a Howick Ward councillor. More >>
New-look OurAuckland magazine
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 2:27 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council today announced a new partnership with New Zealand’s largest magazine publisher, Bauer Media Group, to produce and distribute the OurAuckland magazine at a reduced cost to ratepayers. More >>
Progress results of Howick Ward by-election
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 2:20 pm | Auckland Council
Following the Howick Ward by-election, Paul Young (Independent) has been provisionally elected as a Howick Ward councillor. More >>
Council to partner with Bauer Media Group
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 1:45 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council today announced a new partnership with New Zealand’s largest magazine publisher, Bauer Media Group, to produce and distribute the OurAuckland magazine at a reduced cost to ratepayers. More >>
Proactive approach to council’s investment in golf
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 12:56 pm | Auckland Council
On 12 September Auckland councillors were briefed on a comprehensive analysis of 12 of the 13 council-managed golf courses in the Auckland region. This analysis will enable the council to actively plan its investment in golf and anticipate future ... More >>
Regional Fuel Tax delivering critical projects across AKL
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 10:48 am | Auckland Council
In its first month of operation the Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) has generated $13.2 million (excluding GST) with the first projects made possible by this revenue already announced. More >>
Housing affordability an issue for one in three
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 10:46 am | Auckland Council
Results of the biennial Quality of Life survey highlight that, while many residents in New Zealand’s big cities are positive about their quality of life and think their city or local area is a great place to live, some are struggling with the cost ... More >>
Committee supports Māori names across Tāmaki Makaurau
Tuesday, 11 September 2018, 4:36 pm | Auckland Council
The Environment and Community Committee today endorsed the Māori naming of parks and places across Tāmaki Makaurau. More >>
Auckland Council supports phasing out single-use bags
Tuesday, 11 September 2018, 12:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has added its voice to the New Zealand Government’s call for feedback on how to manage single-use plastic shopping bags to help protect our environment and New Zealand’s clean, green reputation. More >>
DOC office moves to Auckland Council building
Monday, 10 September 2018, 12:41 pm | Auckland Council
A pōwhiri has been held this morning to welcome Department of Conservation (DOC) staff into their new home at Auckland Council’s Te Wharau o Horotiu – Bledisloe House, 24 Wellesley Street. More >>
Major growth on way for the south
Monday, 10 September 2018, 10:26 am | Auckland Council
Options for transport networks and use of land for future housing and jobs in Drury-Opāheke and Pukekohe-Paerata are available for public consultation from 10 September. More >>
New chair appointed to Panuku board
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 4:48 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has today appointed Adrienne Young-Cooper as the new chair of its urban redevelopment agency, Panuku Development Auckland. More >>
Auckland’s modern-day Doctor Dolittle
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 12:34 pm | Auckland Council
What languages can you speak? Spanish? Mandarin? Bird? Most of us enjoy just listening to birds but for Tim Lovegrove talking to birds is as normal as chatting over coffee with friends. A regional fauna adviser in the Council’s Biodiversity team, he’s ... More >>
