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 71]

Goff commends government drink bottle return scheme

Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 8:54 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the government’s announcement that it will fund the investigation and design of a beverage container return scheme, saying it could see bottle and can recycling rates increase from as low as 45 per cent to well ... More >>

Container return scheme announcement welcomed

Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 11:17 am | Auckland Council

Marlborough District Council and Auckland Council have welcomed today’s funding announcement by Associate Minister of the Environment, Hon Eugenie Sage, for the design of a container return scheme (CRS) for New Zealand. More >>

Free child weekends increase patronage on public transport

Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 3:02 pm | Auckland Council

The number of children using Auckland’s public transport network at the weekend has increased by more than 120 per cent since free travel for under-16s was introduced, compared to the same period last year. More >>

Council supports Auckland City Mission food appeal

Monday, 23 September 2019, 2:41 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council is proud to support the Auckland City Mission in their appeal for food donations for people in need. More >>

Mayoral office saves nearly $4 million over three years

Friday, 20 September 2019, 8:17 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

Expenditure in the Office of the Mayor at Auckland Council has been reduced by nearly 40 per cent in this council term, saving ratepayers $3.82 million over three years. By law, the Office of the Mayor is allocated 0.2 per cent of the council’s total ... More >>

What lies beneath our two biggest harbours?

Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 10:09 am | Auckland Council

More often than not, the Manukau and Kaipara harbours are often seen as the poor relation to the sparkling Waitematā. More >>

Industry support for greater share of GST to councils

Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 12:04 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says a poll conducted for Infrastructure New Zealand indicates the industry is supportive of his call for the government to return the GST Aucklanders pay on rates to Auckland Council. More >>

Illegal bike tracks carved into historic Takarunga

Friday, 6 September 2019, 6:50 pm | Auckland Council

Three tracks have been carved illegally into the northern slopes of Takarunga / Mt Victoria in the Auckland suburb of Devonport, causing extensive damage. More >>

Mayor welcomes free child weekend fares on public transport

Thursday, 5 September 2019, 3:02 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

Starting this Saturday, children aged 5 to 15, using a registered AT HOP card, will be able to travel free on Auckland Transport’s bus, train and select ferry services. More >>

Delivered: Goff’s living wage promise fully implemented

Sunday, 1 September 2019, 12:05 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

The final phase of Auckland Council’s living wage policy comes into effect tomorrow, ensuring all council staff earn a fair wage to support themselves and their families. The policy was included in Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s first Annual Budget proposal ... More >>

Project offers unique bird’s eye view

Friday, 30 August 2019, 2:19 pm | Auckland Council

Perch safely in the sub-canopy of a Himalayan cedar tree in Albert Park while taking in Tāmaki Makaurau from a bird’s eye view. More >>

Mayor Phil Goff welcomes bikes for west Auckland kids

Thursday, 29 August 2019, 3:38 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

Eighty children from 17 schools in west Auckland received free bikes and helmets today, thanks to Variety – the Children’s Charity and Auckland Transport, who worked together to raise funds as part of the Auckland Bike Challenge in February. More >>

Breathing new life into old clothes

Thursday, 29 August 2019, 10:08 am | Auckland Council

The first thing Wayne Siu does after buying a suit is put it in the freezer. More >>

Safeswim switches on digital signage at local beaches

Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 8:18 am | Auckland Council

A wave of digital Safeswim signs are coming to another eight beaches around Auckland this summer. More >>

Swap it like it’s Hot

Monday, 26 August 2019, 2:29 pm | Auckland Council

Keeping in line with New Zealand Fashion Week’s sustainability focus, Auckland’s Central City Library is gearing up for its third installation of Swap it Like it’s Hot. More >>

Stop! Fashion police!

Monday, 26 August 2019, 12:59 pm | Auckland Council

Fashion police will hit Auckland streets this week issuing tickets to stylish pedestrians during New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) from August 26 to September 1. More >>

Tighter restrictions proposed on freedom camping

Thursday, 22 August 2019, 11:23 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s Governing Body today unanimously supported Mayor Phil Goff’s report on a proposed freedom camping bylaw. The report proposes that council consider clearer prohibitions and restrictions on where freedom camping will be allowed in ... More >>

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