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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 72]
Successful prosecutions for two illegal dumpers
Monday, 30 September 2019, 8:25 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff’s crackdown on illegal dumping across the region is continuing to deliver results. The number of prosecutions has doubled in just over 18 months, coinciding with a steady decrease in the amount of waste dumped. More >>
Mayor Phil Goff welcomes investment in Auckland’s future
Friday, 27 September 2019, 10:12 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Council’s 2018/2019 Annual Report outlines the progress made in the first year of the 10-year Budget, which pledged a $26 billion programme of capital investment to ensure that infrastructure development keeps pace with demand. More >>
Mayor acknowledges retiring councillors
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 10:19 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff today thanked retiring Councillors Penny Hulse and Sir John Walker for their decades of service to the city and people of Auckland. More >>
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 >>
