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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 62]
Stoat sleuthing reveals nothing suspicious
Monday, 21 January 2019, 7:42 pm | Auckland Council
After two weeks of intensive searching, the hunt to confirm the sighting of two rogue stoats on Aotea/Great Barrier Island is to be scaled back. More >>
Extra ferry services in time for the holiday weekend
Monday, 21 January 2019, 2:43 pm | Auckland Council
Extra ferry services in time for the holiday weekend Weekend ferry services to and from Hobsonville start this weekend. On Saturdays there will be seven services running between Hobsonville, Beach Haven and the Downtown Ferry Terminal and on Sunday there ... More >>
Vector Lights celebrates its first birthday
Monday, 21 January 2019, 11:10 am | Auckland Council
Vector Lights celebrates its first birthday Vector Lights on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge is celebrating its first birthday this Auckland Anniversary Weekend with a replay of last year’s dazzling opening light show. The six-minute sustainable ... More >>
Illegal dumping fines surge as Mayor’s crackdown continues
Friday, 18 January 2019, 3:36 pm | Auckland Council
Infringement fines for illegal dumping have soared in Auckland, doubling from 90 to 186 in the past 12 months, thanks to the $200k crackdown announced by Mayor Phil Goff last year. More >>
Governance transfers to Tūpuna Maunga Authority
Wednesday, 16 January 2019, 2:47 pm | Auckland Council
Legal administration of Maungauika / North Head transfers to the Tūpuna Maunga Authority from the Department of Conservation (DoC) this Friday, 18 January 2019. More >>
Waste-wise tips for summer boaties
Monday, 14 January 2019, 9:29 pm | Auckland Council
Summer is here and, for many Aucklanders, that means a lot of living is done out on the water – enjoying the Hauraki Gulf and the harbours, islands, beaches, and bays around the Auckland region. More >>
Fringe Town Invites You to Embrace the Extraordinary
Monday, 14 January 2019, 1:12 pm | Auckland Live
Auckland Live presents FRINGE TOWN A six-day Auckland Fringe extravaganza at the historic Auckland Town Hall. February 19 – 24, 2019 More >>
Summer waste barge services in the Hauraki Gulf
Saturday, 12 January 2019, 10:49 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is taking positive action again this summer to keep Auckland's Waitematā Harbour beautiful by providing waste barges out in the Hauraki Gulf to help boaties dispose of their waste. More >>
Stoat hunt underway on Great Barrier Island
Friday, 11 January 2019, 12:11 pm | Auckland Council
A potential sighting of a stoat on Aotea/Great Barrier Island has set off alarm bells and sparked an immediate incursion response. More >>
E-scooter licence and trial extended
Thursday, 10 January 2019, 11:39 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have extended the licence for Lime, the e-scooter ride-sharing company, to continue operating. More >>
Treecycle right this festive season
Thursday, 10 January 2019, 10:05 am | Auckland Council
After the 12 days of Christmas are over, and it’s time to take down the tree and pack away the Christmas decorations, Kiwis face the perennial issue of what to do with their Christmas tree. More >>
Putting litter in its place this summer
Thursday, 10 January 2019, 10:03 am | Auckland Council
Over summer, Auckland’s beautiful parks, beaches and Hauraki Gulf islands are flooded with day-trippers, campers, and holidaymakers. More >>
New Year’s Eve 2019 in Auckland
Friday, 28 December 2018, 8:15 pm | Auckland Council
What you need to know about New Year’s Eve 2019 in Auckland Auckland will be the first major city in the world to welcome in 2019. With several exciting events taking place, Auckland has cemented its growing reputation as a New Year’s Eve destination. ... More >>
Forget the Christmas tree – remember the kauri this summer
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 4:45 pm | Auckland Council
With the summer holidays arriving in earnest, Aucklanders will soon be heading out to our city’s many parks, ranges and islands to walk, swim and play. More >>
Global recognition for Auckland leadership on climate action
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 4:36 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland has once again been recognised as an Innovator City by global C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. More >>
Free public transport to get people home safe
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 7:22 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed free travel on Auckland’s buses and trains from 4pm this Friday 21 December to ensure people get home safely from work. More >>
Chooks bring Christmas cheer
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 2:31 pm | Auckland Council
Thanks to a peep of industrious and generous chickens, some of Auckland’s more vulnerable families will have eggs for the traditional Christmas pavlova. More >>
Auckland is the place to be this New Year’s Eve
Monday, 17 December 2018, 7:44 pm | Auckland Council
gears up to be the first major city in the world to flip the switch on 2019 Auckland will be the first major city in the world to welcome in 2019, and is planning a visual and entertainment extravaganza to light up Auckland’s cityscape this New Year’s ... More >>
Street closure brings Christmas cheer to the city
Sunday, 16 December 2018, 11:12 am | Auckland Council
Street closure brings Christmas cheer to the city For the first time Auckland Council, along with Auckland Transport, will close High Street to cars to support Heart of the City’s Late Night Christmas event on 20 December. The event will bring Christmas ... More >>
Auckland’s brightest festive season yet with Vector Lights
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 2:43 pm | Auckland Council
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a dazzling Vector Lights show on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge. More >>
