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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]
Wynyard Basin preferred America’s Cup base location
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 5:10 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body today confirmed the Wynyard Basin option as its location preference for negotiation with the Crown and Emirates Team New Zealand for the 2021 America’s Cup. More >>
Downings in home pools - Let’s get it to zero, Auckland!
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 5:09 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council and Drown Prevention Auckland are calling on Aucklanders to reduce the number of drownings in home pools this summer. More >>
PwC reports on Māori outcomes
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 5:43 pm | Auckland Council
The Finance and Performance Committee today received a report on the effectiveness of expenditure incurred on projects to deliver Māori outcomes in past years, as well a ‘forward thinking’ assessment of project initiation and management processes. More >>
Council agrees on 10-year budget consultation topics
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 1:53 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council today approved the topics for consultation for its forthcoming 10-year budget, including a potential regional fuel tax, options to fund environmental protection and potential rates levels for the forthcoming 10 years. More >>
Public-private partnership unlocks Drury’s housing potential
Monday, 11 December 2017, 2:10 pm | Watercare
11 December 2017 Public-private partnership unlocks Drury’s housing potential Watercare is pleased to announce an important agreement with Auranga, a new residential and mixed-use development in Drury West – to build water and wastewater infrastructure ... More >>
Auckland forecast to get hotter
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 3:16 pm | Auckland Council
A report released on 6 December reveals that the Auckland region’s climate will get hotter over the next 100 years. More >>
Silverdale/Dairy Flat hold promise of local jobs
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 10:52 am | Auckland Council
Up to 10,000 jobs could be created by 2041 on land in the proposed Silverdale West Dairy Flat Business Area. More >>
Auckland Crowned Zero-Waste World Champion
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 9:54 am | Auckland Council
Auckland was one of ten international cities honoured today at the C40 Cities Awards 2017 in Chicago which recognises the world’s most inspiring and innovative cities tackling climate change. More >>
Media update: Targeted track closure to manage kauri dieback
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 6:36 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee voted on 5 December to close several high-and medium-risk tracks in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park to limit the spread of kauri dieback disease. More >>
Committee votes for track closures to fight kauri dieback
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 6:34 pm | Auckland Council
Decision digest | Environment and Community Committee 5 December 2017 Committee votes for track closures to fight kauri dieback Today’s Environment and Community Committee had a comprehensive and diverse programme for what was its final meeting ... More >>
Hot weather prompts reminder to be waterwise
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 12:12 pm | Watercare
Summer has arrived early and Watercare is reminding everyone to start thinking now about water conservation. More >>
Watercare Receives Gold Standard for Utility Performance
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 9:14 am | Watercare
Watercare has been given a gold standard for utility performance and was inducted into the Leading Utilities of the World (LUOW) at the recent American water Summit held in Austin, Texas More >>
Artists sought for one-of-a-kind parks residency
Monday, 4 December 2017, 10:58 am | Auckland Council
We’re on the hunt for innovative, experienced and intrepid Kiwi artists looking for an unforgettable opportunity. More >>
AKL Mayor’s 10 Year Budget boosts infrastructure spending
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 8:31 am | Auckland Council
Increasing infrastructure spend to ease congestion, improving housing affordability and cleaning up water quality in our streams and beaches, while ensuring rates are kept low, will be Mayor Phil Goff’s key priorities in Auckland’s 10 Year Budget. More >>
Fresh chance to stand in three Auckland by-elections
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 2:13 pm | Auckland Council
Interested in representing and influencing decisions that affect your local community and make Auckland a great place to live? More >>
Draft Auckland Plan Approved for Consultation
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 8:19 am | Auckland Council
Committee has approved the revised draft Auckland Plan for formal public consultation beginning in February 2018. More >>
Draft 30 year vision for Auckland approved
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 5:14 pm | Auckland Council
The Planning Committee today approved the draft revised Auckland Plan for formal public consultation from 28 February 2018. More >>
Impressive Line-up for Auckland’s Parks This Summer
Monday, 27 November 2017, 9:48 am | Auckland Council Media
Music And Movies in Parks Announce Impressive Line-up for Auckland’s Parks This Summer More >>
Auckland Council - City Rail Link on time and on budget
Friday, 24 November 2017, 4:32 pm | Auckland Council
Decision digest | Finance and Performance Committee 24 November 2017 Auckland City Rail Link on time and on budget Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee today met to receive a series of reports and presentations, including first quarter ... More >>
Auckland Council: Decision digest
Friday, 24 November 2017, 11:41 am | Auckland Council
The council made an important decision on locations for an America’s Cup base at yesterday’s Governing Body meeting, paving the way for further negotiation with the government and Emirates Team New Zealand and a final decision later in the year. More >>
