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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 6]
‘Every Drop Counts’: Watercare Reminds Aucklanders To Use Water Wisely This Summer
Monday, 1 December 2025, 8:19 am | Watercare
Watercare head of water Sharon Danks says the region’s water supply is in great shape heading into the warmer months – but water use can rise dramatically when temperatures rise. More >>
Te Ngāherehere O Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges Pest Control Programme Completed
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 11:26 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Regional Parks Manager Scott De Silva says visitors to the parks must remain aware they are entering an area recently treated with a toxin. More >>
Watercare Begins Stage 2 Of Critical Watermain Repairs Beneath Auckland Harbour Bridge
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 11:32 am | Watercare
Stage 2 of the Auckland Harbour Bridge repairs will see crews replace several roller supports that protect the lifespan of the two 1.2-kilometre pipelines that run under the landmark bridge. More >>
Milestone For Auckland Transport Reform
Friday, 14 November 2025, 8:14 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The bill, introduced in September, replaces AT with a new public transport-focused CCO, with other transport functions brought under full council control. More >>
Auckland Fund Gets Legislation To Protect It For Future Generations
Friday, 14 November 2025, 7:57 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The Auckland Future Fund is a long-term wealth investment for Aucklanders, and this government bill adds the strongest protection possible, improving Auckland's financial resilience. More >>
Watercare Makes Payment Of $1 Million To Mahurangi Oyster Farmers Affected By Wastewater Overflow
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 4:36 pm | Watercare
Watercare chief executive Jamie Sinclair says this payment relates solely to the most recent overflow, for which Watercare has committed to make things right. More >>
Big Week For Auckland As Global Events Converge
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 12:08 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Between the riffs of electric guitars and the sharing of global Indigenous knowledge, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited says the city will be buzzing as eventgoers fill hotels and restaurants, and shop at local businesses. More >>
Save The Date For The Musical Theatre Event Of 2026: Cabaret
Monday, 10 November 2025, 5:18 pm | Auckland Live
Sixty years after Cabaret first set the world stage alight, and following celebrated West End and Broadway revivals, Auckland Theatre Company and Auckland Live present a sizzling New Zealand production. More >>
Guy Fawkes: Sixth Year Of Maunga Closures Shows Strong Public Support, Despite Isolated Incidents
Friday, 7 November 2025, 5:37 pm | Tupuna Maunga Authority
Across the 14 Tūpuna Maunga, hundreds of people were engaged with by our security teams, with the vast majority expressing support for the closures. More >>
Mayor Sets Committee Structure For New Term
Friday, 7 November 2025, 8:34 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The new structure features fewer committees and fewer meetings, which will now run on a six-weekly schedule instead of monthly. The Mayor says there’s a broad skill set across councillors that has been well employed. More >>
Auckland’s Dining Scene In The Spotlight With Michelin’s Arrival
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 10:11 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
As New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, Auckland’s food scene spans fine dining to neighbourhood favourites, reflecting the region’s range of cultures and ingredients. More >>
A New Approach To City-Fringe Living Quietly Unfolds Amid Grey Lynn Villas
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 10:05 am | Auckland Council
For residents anxious about change, Cohaus is reassurance made real. It demonstrates that medium-density housing can sit comfortably in a historic suburb, enhance its character, and create a community that feels both modern and timeless. More >>
The Ultimate Christmas Hot Spot, Filled With Performances, Workshops And Entertainment, Is Coming To Aotea Square
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 2:26 pm | Auckland Live
From Friday, 28 November to Sunday, 21 December, Aotea Square will transform into the ultimate Christmas destination - filled with performances, workshops and entertainment for everyone. More >>
Ngā Huhua: Abundance – Exploring The Wonders Of Te Moana-nui-a-Toi – Before It’s Too Late
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 3:03 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Ngā Huhua: Abundance is proudly presented in partnership with Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea, who have led ongoing efforts to protect and restore Te Moana-nui-a-Toi. More >>
Mayor Of Auckland Inauguration Speech 2025: Auckland’s Mandate: Finish The Fix, Plan The Future
Friday, 31 October 2025, 6:51 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
I see your vote as an endorsement to carry on fixing Auckland, and prepare it for the future. It was a grand total of 180,000 votes, or four and a half full stadiums at Eden Park. More >>
Auckland Council’s First In-House Desexing Clinic Making Strides In Dog Desexing Programme
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 12:48 pm | Auckland Council
This is one of Auckland Council’s many steps it is taking to tackle the roaming dog issues and to help keep Aucklanders safe from attacks from unwanted dogs. More >>
Back To Work: Auckland Mayor And Deputy Return To Office Following Election Win
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 7:41 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Appointments and the final committee structure will be confirmed as soon as possible. More >>
Further Upgrades At Takarunga / Mt Victoria To Enhance Visitor Experience
Monday, 13 October 2025, 4:29 pm | Tupuna Maunga Authority
Cultural narratives are central to the design, with mana whenua artist and research scholarship recipient, Arapeta Hākura embedding stories of migration, unity, and connection throughout the courts and bus facilities. More >>
Where Art Meets Park - Auckland’s Green Spaces Win Big On The World Stage And Nationally
Monday, 13 October 2025, 1:30 pm | Auckland Council
Together, these awards shine a spotlight on how Auckland’s parks are transforming into multi-faceted spaces that nourish the environment, connect communities, and immerse visitors in art and culture. More >>
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 >>
