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.

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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 >>

Watercare Invests $300m In Wastewater Infrastructure To Support Growth In Auckland’s North-West

Thursday, 4 September 2025, 11:29 am | Watercare

Watercare project manager Ronald Gunda says construction began on the first of three stages in the programme in November last year. More >>

Watercare’s Smart Sensors Prevent Wastewater Overflow In Ōtara

Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 12:23 pm | Watercare

Watercare smart networks manager David Moore says Aucklanders are already seeing the benefits of this innovative investment. More >>

Watercare Announces Record $500m Investment In Renewals To Tackle Auckland’s Problem Pipes

Monday, 1 September 2025, 8:48 am | Watercare

Watercare chief executive Jamie Sinclair says the investment is a 44 per cent increase compared to the $347m renewals programme spend in the 18 month-period ending 30 June 2025. More >>

Major, Inclusive Survey Of American Art Coming To Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tāmaki

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 10:00 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited

Opening Saturday 8 November, Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts brings together 52 compelling works reflecting eight decades of extraordinary artistic experimentation and cultural transformation in one of the world’s largest ... More >>

Marking 15 Years Of Merchant Navy Day In Aotearoa

Thursday, 21 August 2025, 12:52 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited

On Wednesday 3 September, the New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa will host its annual Merchant Navy Day commemoration service. The free, one-hour service begins at 11am and includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the Museum’s Merchant ... More >>

Watercare’s Wastewater Network Smartens Up With Rollout Of 5000 Sensors

Monday, 18 August 2025, 10:30 am | Watercare

The sensors are part of a $12 million Smart Network Programme, which focuses on integrating digital technologies and artificial intelligence software with Watercare’s infrastructure. More >>

Council Sends Clear Message With Latest Prosecution - If A Dog Bites, Owner Will Face Consequences

Thursday, 14 August 2025, 12:09 pm | Auckland Council

In the 2024-2025 financial year alone, nearly 3,000 dog attacks and over 15,000 cases of roaming dogs were reported in Auckland. More >>

Auckland Live Adds Free Art Installation ‘Checkmate’ To ‘We The Young’ Festival Programme

Thursday, 14 August 2025, 10:07 am | Auckland Live

Created by internationally renowned artists Amigo & Amigo, Checkmate invites visitors of all ages to step inside a whimsical world where oversized Bauhaus-inspired chess pieces tower above the crowd. More than just a game, it’s a chance to immerse yourself ... More >>

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