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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 69]
Aotea Square Ice Rink: It’s Winter – Time to Go Out!
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 2:20 pm | Auckland Live
Get your skates on and throw on a beanie because Aotea Square Ice Rink is back! Officially opening on Friday 15th June in Aotea Square, this winter-fun-land returns to add its icy sparkle to winter and delight visitors of all ages. More >>
Auckland Council: Rating valuation objections – what next?
Friday, 25 May 2018, 4:35 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland property owners who objected to their latest council valuations will receive the results of the objection process before rates bills are issued later this year. More >>
Auckland Council pushes for online voting trial
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 5:21 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body has given its in-principle support for conducting an online voting trial in the 2019 local government elections. More >>
By-election results
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 3:24 pm | Auckland Council
Voting closed at noon today and all votes were counted at the Electoral Office, Independent Election Services Ltd, Level 2, 198 Federal Street, Auckland. Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board More >>
Progress results of Auckland Council by-elections
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 2:23 pm | Auckland Council
Following by-elections for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board (Tāmaki subdivision) and the Waitākere Ranges Local Board, Electoral Officer Dale Ofsoske has announced the following progress voting results: More >>
Strong population growth fuels building boom
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 11:54 am | Auckland Council
The latest Auckland Economic Quarterly from the council’s Chief Economist Unit shows that net long-term migration into Auckland was 34,450 for the year ended March 2018. This capped another 12 months of strong population growth, despite an expectation ... More >>
Actor breaks down labels in powerful solo show ‘Big J Stylez
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 10:35 am | Auckland Live
Fresh from an award-winning season at the NZ Fringe Festival, Auckland Live is proud to announce Jacob Dombroski’s (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou) debut solo work, Big J Stylez will play in Auckland for the first time at the Herald Theatre 4-7 July ... More >>
Mayor wants scheme to stop tyre waste
Friday, 18 May 2018, 11:17 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff wants a new system which would stop the illegal dumping of tyres and tyres ending up in landfill. More >>
Outstanding rates bill resolved
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 4:28 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is pleased to confirm that Penny Bright has resolved her outstanding rates bill. More >>
Phil Goff welcomes Budget spending for Auckland
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 4:14 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff welcomes steps to address Auckland’s and New Zealand’s social and infrastructure deficit in this year’s Budget. More >>
Auckland Council receives rating sale injunction decision
Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 3:34 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council today received the decision Auckland High Court Justice Downs to dismiss Penny Bright’s application for interim relief to halt the sale of her house. More >>
Council retains all service centres
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 5:18 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council will deliver a more efficient and effective property network after the Finance and Performance Committee today agreed to sell seven council-owned office sites, enabling reinvestment in customer service centres, local board offices, staff ... More >>
Mayor welcomes first steps to delivering light rail
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 12:48 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed Government’s agreement to launch a procurement process for light rail in Auckland. More >>
Arataki tracks open this weekend
Friday, 4 May 2018, 6:23 pm | Auckland Council
Arataki Nature Trail (part) and Parker Track open following upgrade The upper loop of the Arataki Nature Trail and the Parker Track in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park will be open from this weekend following the completion of upgrade work to ensure ... More >>
Kauri dieback investigation underway on North Shore
Friday, 4 May 2018, 2:43 pm | Auckland Council
A track at Chelsea Estate Heritage Park on Auckland’s North Shore has been closed as a precautionary measure while investigations are carried out on a kauri tree that may be affected by kauri dieback disease. More >>
Turning the tide on Piha’s water quality
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 12:07 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is undertaking inspections in Piha to address the human waste contamination of the lagoon. More >>
Voting begins in two Auckland by-elections
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 11:56 am | Auckland Council
By-election packs are being mailed out this week and voting begins today for the Waitākere Ranges and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki (Tāmaki Subdivision) local board by-elections. More >>
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill summit becomes vehicle-free
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 5:01 pm | Auckland Council
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill summit becomes vehicle-free The tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill will permanently close to all motor vehicles, including motorbikes and scooters from late next week. The exception is continued vehicle access for people ... More >>
Regional Park closures to protect kauri begin today
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 9:32 am | Auckland Council
The forested areas of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park and 10 higher-risk tracks in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park are closed, effective today (Tuesday 1 May). More >>
Aucklanders to have their say on proposed Regional Fuel Tax
Monday, 30 April 2018, 4:27 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders will have the opportunity to have their say on the future of Auckland’s transport system when public consultation on a proposed Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) and the projects it could fund begins 1 May. More >>
