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.

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Auckland Council by-elections - progress results

Saturday, 17 February 2018, 5:16 pm | Auckland Council

Following by-elections in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward and the Waitematā and Manurewa Local Boards, Electoral Officer Dale Ofsoske has announced the following progress voting results: More >>

“Wynyard hybrid” proposal a viable option for cup venue

Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 1:41 pm | Auckland Council

New deal makes “Wynyard hybrid” proposal a viable option for America’s Cup The Government and Auckland Council welcome a new deal to free up land on Wynyard Point. This now opens up the possibility of a new Wynyard hybrid option that will ... More >>

First meeting looks at urban design and congestion

Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 5:24 pm | Auckland Council

The Planning Committee met today for its first meeting of 2018 to consider updates on quality urban design across Auckland and the Auckland Smarter Transport Pricing project. More >>

Takarunga / Mt Victoria summit vehicle-free from March

Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 3:06 pm | Auckland Council

Work begins this week on returning the tihi (summit) of Takarunga / Mt Victoria to a vehicle-free space. More >>

New mayoral led initiative to crack down on illegal dumping

Monday, 12 February 2018, 11:12 am | Auckland Council

Mayor Phil Goff today announced significant new resources to tackle illegal dumping in Auckland, unveiled as part of a new mayoral led initiative, including a new 0800 hotline to report dumpers. More >>

Love Your Maunga

Friday, 2 February 2018, 10:40 am | Auckland Council

Four hours of live music, food and market stalls is set for the ‘Love Your Maunga’ event at Māngere Mountain, 11am to 3pm on Saturday 17 February. More >>

Mayor Proposes $20 Million Boost for Auckland Art Gallery

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 10:30 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is proposing a funding boost to the Art Gallery after years of funding cuts to the city’s iconic institution. More >>

Award-winning Tami Neilson to headline Music in Parks finale

Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 12:30 pm | Auckland Council

Finish your summer under the stars with New Zealand’s own musical star, singer-songwriter Tami Neilson. More >>

Auckland Live Gets a Fresh Dose of Fringe!

Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 11:25 am | Auckland Live

The spirit of Fringe is about to land and Auckland Live is ready to join the party once again with a mixed bag of offbeat theatrical treats to get Aucklander’s experimental juices flowing. Give your imagination a boost with a programme that includes Shakespearian ... More >>

Solar-powered bike bringing waterfront news

Friday, 26 January 2018, 4:13 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council's new information bike will be out at popular events bringing Aucklanders up to speed on plans for the city centre’s development. More >>

Developer jailed for brutal damage to protected native trees

Friday, 26 January 2018, 1:07 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council has welcomed the sentencing of a man who damaged seven protected native trees – six pōhutukawa and one totara – at a Waiwera property, despite multiple warnings from the council to stop. More >>

Voting begins in three Auckland by-elections

Friday, 26 January 2018, 9:01 am | Auckland Council

By-election packs are being mailed out this week and voting begins today for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward, Manurewa Local Board and Waitematā Local Board by-elections. More >>

Auckland Council introduces glamping

Tuesday, 23 January 2018, 9:49 am | Auckland Council

Experience Kiwi camping at its finest this summer by trying out Auckland Council’s new glamping tents. More >>

Council seeks sale of Kingsland property to recover rates

Monday, 22 January 2018, 4:43 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council has asked the High Court to proceed with the sale of a Kingsland property owned by Ms Penny Bright to recover unpaid rates and penalties dating back to 2007. More >>

Bookings now open for Auckland inorganic collections

Thursday, 18 January 2018, 4:56 pm | Auckland Council

Bookings are now open for Auckland Council’s 2018 inorganic service, which will start making collections in late February. More >>

Venue change for Auckland Live Summer in the Square

Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 3:46 pm | Auckland Live

Due to adverse weather conditions Auckland Live Summer in the Square’s Classical Weekend event will now take place inside the Auckland Town Hall. Event goers are now invited to head indoors to enjoy performances by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s ... More >>

Popular Waitangi Day celebration returns to Hayman Park

Tuesday, 16 January 2018, 3:16 pm | Auckland Council

Popular Waitangi Day celebration returns to Hayman Park Haere mai ki te rā whakanui i te Tiriti o Waitangi ka tū ki Manukau. Join the fun and celebrate our national day at Auckland Council’s Waitangi ki Manukau , a free event for the family on ... More >>