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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 54]
Auckland Council To Close Pools, Recreation Centres And Major Venues To Reduce Risk Of COVID-19
Friday, 20 March 2020, 11:35 am | Auckland Council
Auckland's libraries, pools and recreational centres, as well as the Maritime Museum and Art Gallery, will close for two weeks from today in line with Government recommendations to constrain the spread of COVID-19. Making the announcement today, Auckland Mayor ... More >>
COVID-19 Response: Mayor, Councillors Increase Financial Oversight
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 3:40 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff and Finance and Performance Committee chair, Councillor Desley Simpson, have announced a decision by councillors to expand elected member oversight of council finances as part of the response to the economic impact of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). ... More >>
Auckland Council Ready To Further Escalate COVID-19 Response If Required
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 2:44 pm | Auckland Council
The eight further cases of COVID-19 recorded in New Zealand today, with four in Auckland, confirm the risk of the virus spreading, says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff. “While all the cases are related to people returning from overseas it emphasises ... More >>
Auckland Council Announces Cancellations Of Major Events To Limit Potential Of COVID-19 Spread
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 3:26 pm | Auckland Council
As indicated by Mayor Phil Goff on 16 March, Auckland Council will be cancelling a number of major events, including the Auckland International Cultural Festival and the Music and Movies in Parks series, as well as other community events, to protect ... More >>
Auckland Cancels March 15 Remembrance Event In Light Of ChCh Decision
Saturday, 14 March 2020, 2:33 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff today announced that Auckland Council would be cancelling the Auckland’s Remembrance Event which was due to take place tomorrow to mark the one year since the March 15 mosque attacks in Christchurch. The decision has the support of the ... More >>
Pasifika Festival Cancellation
Friday, 13 March 2020, 10:56 am | Auckland Council
Pasifika Festival has been cancelled as a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). The decision was made after discussions between Mayor Phil Goff and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday and again this ... More >>
New exhibition challenges perceptions of the Pacific
Tuesday, 10 March 2020, 10:07 am | Auckland Council
Discover the people and stories of the Saltwater Realm at Waitui Ātea: Saltwater Realm . More >>
Measuring RFA’s Sustainability Footprint
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 3:31 pm | Auckland Council
Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) has taken a step closer to its flagship carbonzero division, Auckland Zoo, by gaining organisation-wide Toitū carbonreduce certification. Auckland Zoo has been Toitu carbonzero certified for three consecutive years. RFA ... More >>
Hot And Dry Outlook Concerning For Auckland’s Water Company
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 9:11 am | Watercare Services
With further hot and dry days forecast, Auckland’s water company – Watercare – is growing increasingly concerned about the region’s skyrocketing water use and is calling for people to think before they turn their taps on. High temperatures ... More >>
Watercare Sends Mobile Water Treatment Units To Northland
Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 7:30 am | Watercare Services
Watercare has sent a mobile water treatment unit to the far north to support the rural communities of Kaitaia and Kaikokhe because they are facing a severe drought and water shortages. The unit will treat water drawn from a bore on a local farm. ... More >>
Auckland Live Kids Returns With Another Great Line-up Families Won’t Want To Miss!
Tuesday, 18 February 2020, 10:37 am | Auckland Live
A sparkling line-up of live performance, digital play, and good old-fashioned fun are amongst the magical moments in store for kids and their families in the Auckland Live Kids 2020 programme unveiled today. From an almost two-storey high illuminated ... More >>
Aucklanders encouraged to be mindful of their water use
Monday, 10 February 2020, 9:34 am | Watercare Services
Auckland’s water and wastewater services provider, Watercare, is encouraging the public to be mindful of their water use as the hot weather continues to drive large peaks in demand. More >>
Goff welcomes High Court decision
Friday, 7 February 2020, 10:26 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says he is pleased but not surprised that the Auckland High Court has dismissed an application for a judicial review of the Accommodation Provider Targeted Rate (APTR). More >>
Outstanding international choirs come to North Shore
Monday, 3 February 2020, 10:00 am | Auckland Live
Some of the world’s most outstanding choral singers and choirs have been confirmed for Auckland Live’s Morning Melodies 2020 season at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna. More >>
Goff commends government’s “wise investment” in Auckland
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 10:57 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff is pleased the government has responded positively to Auckland Council’s calls for greater investment in Auckland’s infrastructure. More >>
Statement by Mayor Goff on Ihumātao
Wednesday, 22 January 2020, 11:35 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has been involved in discussions with the Crown and Kiingitanga, on behalf of mana whenua, to find a long-term resolution to the issues raised at Ihumātao. More >>
A year in review: our progress on keeping kauri safe
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 5:20 pm | Auckland Council
It’s been a year of behind-the-scenes work for Auckland Council’s kauri dieback response teams, with some tracks ready to open and a busy work programme set for summer. More >>
Warning signs come down at Brown Bay beach
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 4:15 pm | Auckland Council
The water quality issues in Browns Bay have been resolved. Pipes contributing to the problem have been repaired and water quality testing has revealed the improved water quality status. More >>
Is your beach safe for swimming this summer?
Monday, 2 December 2019, 11:19 am | Auckland Council
Before you head down to the water this summer, check conditions on safeswim.org.nz More >>
Medsalv wins Going Circular Award
Friday, 29 November 2019, 7:26 pm | Auckland Council
Medsalv wins Going Circular Award at NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2019 Christchurch-based company, Medsalv , took out the Auckland Council-sponsored Going Circular Award for 2019 at the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards last night, ... More >>
