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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 65]
Council Makes It Easier For Aucklanders To Collect Rainwater
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 2:52 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has announced it is scrapping resource consent fees for the installation of rainwater tanks at residential properties. The fee waiver comes in response to the severe water shortages the region is currently experiencing. Other measures to ... More >>
Daily Drought Update, 24 June
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 12:26 pm | Watercare Services
Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 0.5mm 57.5mm Since the start of the drought in November 2019, our water catchments have received around 36 per cent less rainfall than normal. ... More >>
Mayoral Statement On Light Rail Decision
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 12:04 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders will be disappointed that the future of light rail will not be decided until after September’s general election, Mayor Phil Goff says. “I am disappointed with that outcome, as I am sure many Aucklanders are too. “It is frustrating that ... More >>
Auckland To Receive Over $1 Million In New Funding For People-friendly Streets
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 12:52 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the announcement by Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency that four Auckland projects will receive around $1.4 million in new funding from the government’s Innovating Streets for People programme. The Auckland projects ... More >>
Latest Weather Forecast Takes Auckland Water Supply To ‘critical’ Status
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 10:00 am | Watercare Services
The latest long-range weather forecast predicting a very dry second half of 2020 has elevated Auckland’s water supply situation to a critical level. Watercare’s total dam storage is currently 45%, where normally it would be at about 78% for this ... More >>
Watercare Drought Update, 22 June
Monday, 22 June 2020, 9:28 am | Watercare
Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 21.5mm 57mm Since the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than half the normal rainfall. Waitākere Ranges 9.5mm 41mm ... More >>
Mayor Goff Asks For Water Consent To Be Added To COVID-19 Recovery Bill
Monday, 22 June 2020, 9:17 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff will appear at the Environment Select Committee on Monday morning to ask that Watercare’s Waikato River water take consent be included as project number 12 on the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Bill 2020 (“the ... More >>
Watercare Drought Update, 21 June
Sunday, 21 June 2020, 11:14 am | Watercare
Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 0.5mm 35.5mm Since the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than half the normal rainfall. Waitākere Ranges 0mm 31.5mm ... More >>
Watercare Drought Update, 20 June
Saturday, 20 June 2020, 6:58 pm | Watercare Services
Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 0mm 72mm Since the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than half the normal rainfall. Waitākere Ranges 0.5mm 66mm How full the dams ... More >>
Thursday’s Rain Has Little Effect On Auckland’s Dam Levels
Friday, 19 June 2020, 12:05 pm | Watercare Services
Yesterday’s rainfall in Auckland was welcomed at Watercare but the resulting lift in total dam storage was just shy of 1 per cent. Watercare’s rain gauges indicate the Waitakere catchments received 31mm, while the Hunua catchments received 35mm. ... More >>
Watercare Drought Update, 19 June
Friday, 19 June 2020, 9:01 am | Watercare
Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 35mm 37mm Since the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than half the normal rainfall. Waitākere Ranges 31mm 35mm ... More >>
Emerging Food Entrepreneurs Wanted For The Kitchen Project
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 12:31 pm | Auckland Council
Are you an emerging food entrepreneur wanting to kickstart your own business? Do you need support to take your foodie dream to the next level? The Kitchen Project is taking applications for those who are focused on building their business locally ... More >>
Watercare Drought Update
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 9:09 am | Watercare Services
Please find below the latest drought status update: 18 June Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 0mm 2.5m Since the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than ... More >>
Watercare Drought Update
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 10:04 am | Watercare Services
Please find below the latest drought status update: Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 0mm 2.5m Since the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than ... More >>
Watercare: Drought Update, June 16
Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 10:05 am | Watercare Services
Please find below the latest drought status update: Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 0mm 4mm Since the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than half ... More >>
Six Auckland Infrastructure Projects To Be ‘fast-tracked’
Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 7:58 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the government’s announcement of 11 infrastructure projects to be fast tracked around the country to help create jobs and boost the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. “Of the 11 projects announced by the government ... More >>
Watercare: Drought Update, June 15
Monday, 15 June 2020, 9:56 am | Watercare Services
Please find below the latest drought status update: Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 0mm 5mm Since the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than half ... More >>
Watercare: Drought Update, June 14
Sunday, 14 June 2020, 10:07 am | Watercare
Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 0.5mm 7mm Since the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than half the normal rainfall. Waitākere Ranges 1.5mm 17mm ... More >>
Watercare: Drought Update, June 13
Saturday, 13 June 2020, 9:31 am | Watercare
Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 1mm 11.5mm Since the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than half the normal rainfall. Waitākere Ranges 2.5mm 21.5mm How full ... More >>
Watercare: Drought Update, Tuesday 9 June
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 9:28 am | Watercare
Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Rainfall since the start of the drought Hūnua Ranges 1mm 28mm Since the start of the drought in November 2019, we have received less than half the normal rainfall. Waitākere Ranges 3.5mm 38.5mm How full the dams ... More >>
