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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 74]
No single-use plastic shopping bags from 1 July
Friday, 28 June 2019, 4:50 pm | Auckland Council
Make sure you pack a reusable bag when leaving home to avoid being caught bagless as the ban on single-use plastic bags comes into effect on 1 July 2019. More >>
Council to host webinar for local election candidates
Thursday, 27 June 2019, 2:45 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s campaign to attract a diverse range of election candidates will culminate with a live-streamed information session on 11 July. More >>
Canine champions take chauffeured commute!
Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 4:55 pm | Auckland Council
For most of us, we get to work by bus, car or maybe our own two feet. More >>
A record $2.75 billion of capital investment for Auckland
Monday, 24 June 2019, 3:50 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Annual Budget for 2019/2020 was formally adopted on 20 June 2019. More >>
Auckland Monthly Housing Update for June
Thursday, 20 June 2019, 7:10 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Monthly Housing Update for June Auckland Council’s Research and Evaluation Unit (RIMU) has released its Monthly Housing Update for June, bringing together the latest significant Auckland housing-related statistics. Key findings: • 1043 new ... More >>
Elder statesman of Auckland heritage retires
Thursday, 20 June 2019, 4:40 pm | Auckland Council
Spending his whole working life in the past, George Farrant, CNZM, is looking to the future. And no, it’s not spending his retirement in the garden or bringing out the power tools but the heritage work still to be finished – the beloved St ... More >>
Freedom Camping Update
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 5:05 pm | Auckland Council
Chair of the Hearings Panel Linda Cooper, in a decision supported by Mayor Phil Goff, has announced the decision to delay the Hearings Panel recommendations report. More >>
Victoria Street Linear Park one step closer
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 4:53 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The Victoria Street Linear Park is one step closer with the awarding of the contract for the development of the business case. The contract has been awarded to Jacobs New Zealand Ltd who will also work on the conceptual design. The Linear Park will ... More >>
Sale of Auckland Council offices goes unconditional
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 4:05 pm | Auckland Council
On 29 April 2019, Auckland Council entered into a conditional agreement with Asset Plus Ltd for the sale of the council's offices at 35 Graham Street, subject to approval by Asset Plus shareholders at their meeting in June. More >>
Preparing for Auckland's next volcanic eruption
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 1:47 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s Emergency Management team will be featured responding to a simulated volcanic eruption on a Prime documentary 'Beneath New Zealand', to be screened at 8.30pm on Sunday 23 June. More >>
Auckland Mayor calls for reform to Building Act and code
Monday, 17 June 2019, 8:22 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The Building Act and Building Code need radical and urgent reform to make them fit for purpose to tackle New Zealand’s housing crisis, says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff. More >>
Delivered: Mayor Goff hits million tree mark
Friday, 14 June 2019, 9:33 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has this morning fulfilled his pledge of planting a million trees in this term of council. More >>
First America’s Cup infrastructure milestone complete
Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 5:59 pm | Auckland Council
The first key milestone has been reached on the project creating the stage for the 36th America’s Cup in Auckland in 2021. More >>
Auckland Council declares climate emergency
Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 3:01 pm | Auckland Council
“By unanimously voting to declare a climate emergency we are signalling the council’s intention to put climate change at the front and centre of our decision making,” says Mayor Phil Goff More >>
Liquor store staff sell to minor
Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 2:40 pm | Auckland Council
“Shocking,” is how Auckland Council’s Alcohol Licensing’s team leader is describing the results of a recent controlled purchase operation in the city. More >>
Auckland Council launches 2019 elections website
Monday, 10 June 2019, 2:20 pm | Auckland Council
It has information about how to vote, why people should vote, and how Auckland Council works. More >>
Mayor Phil Goff honoured at HSBC NZCTA China Business Awards
Friday, 7 June 2019, 5:04 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has been honoured with the New Zealand-China Council Award for Outstanding Contribution to the New Zealand-China Business Relationship. Mayor Goff was presented with the prestigious award at a gala dinner held at Shed 10 on ... More >>
Council slashes utilities bill by $5.3 million
Thursday, 6 June 2019, 4:18 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Council has slashed its power, water and gas bills, saving ratepayers $5.3 million over the last year says Mayor Phil Goff. “Council has saved $5.3 million dollars in the last year through better management of utilities and a determination ... More >>
Free public transport to celebrate patronage milestone
Thursday, 6 June 2019, 8:56 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders have made 100 million public transport trips in the past year, making this the biggest year for buses, trains and ferries in the city since 1951. More >>
Emergency shelter offers immediate relief to homeless
Thursday, 6 June 2019, 8:51 am | Auckland Council
A transformed James Liston Hostel opened its doors this evening, providing immediate relief to Auckland’s homeless just as winter sets in. More >>
