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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 77]
Auckland mosques opening their doors to all
Wednesday, 20 March 2019, 3:12 pm | Auckland Council
Mosques in the four corners of Auckland will open their doors on Friday night for people of all faiths to gather in remembrance of the 50 lives lost in the Christchurch shootings. More >>
Auckland Council secures Eden Park loan
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 7:40 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee has today agreed to take over a $40 million loan from ASB Bank to Eden Park Trust and to grant the organisation $9.8 million over a three-year period to fund a capital renewal programme for the ... More >>
Marine pests prompt local hull cleaning rule rethink
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 3:40 pm | Auckland Council
The Auckland public is being asked for their views on whether a more consistent regulatory framework is required to help stop the spread of marine pests across New Zealand’s four busiest boating regions. More >>
Aucklanders invited to have their say on Sport Investment
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 11:22 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council wants Aucklanders to help shape a new investment strategy aimed at getting more people active and involved in community sport. More >>
Alcohol-fuelled violence on Maunga condemned
Monday, 18 March 2019, 3:37 pm | Tupuna Maunga Authority
Recent incidents of alcohol-fuelled vandalism and assaults on Auckland’s Maunga reserves have been condemned by Tūpuna Maunga Authority Chair Paul Majurey. More >>
Auckland Council stands with Christchurch
Monday, 18 March 2019, 1:56 pm | Auckland Council
"Auckland stands with Christchurch and with the Muslim community across New Zealand," says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff. More >>
Our climate future today
Monday, 18 March 2019, 11:57 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s three-day Climate Symposium opened this morning with a minute’s silence in respect for our Muslim communities following Friday’s tragic terror attacks in Christchurch. More >>
Auckland stands with Christchurch and the Muslim community
Saturday, 16 March 2019, 5:34 pm | Auckland Council
“Our thoughts go out to the victims, their families and their communities. We share their grief and sorrow and pass on our sympathy and love,” Mayor Phil Goff says. More >>
Council considers financial support for Eden Park
Friday, 15 March 2019, 4:22 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Council will consider next week $63.3 million of financial support for Eden Park incorporating existing loans and guarantees already provided by Council. The funding will be considered by Councillors at the Tuesday Finance and Performance ... More >>
100 years on Belgium honours women with a cause
Friday, 15 March 2019, 2:24 pm | Auckland Council
Daughters of early settlers, Mary Ann Wick a wife and Margaret Callan a teacher never have expected awards and accolades. But a century later we honour these two women for their work during World War One. More >>
New lease of life for Speedway
Friday, 15 March 2019, 10:36 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the agreement between Regional Facilities Auckland and Springs Promotions Limited to extend Speedway’s lease at Western Springs for 12 months. The agreement comes as Council considers the long-term future of Speedway ... More >>
Time running out to have your say on Auckland’s budget
Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 10:36 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are being reminded to make sure they have their say on the council’s 2019/2020 Annual Budget before consultation closes on Sunday. More >>
Councillors have something to say on Women’s Day
Friday, 8 March 2019, 2:44 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s seven female councillors have shared their thoughts on the importance of the role of women in democracy and governance. More >>
Santa rides again!
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 5:38 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland’s much-loved Santa Parade will bring cheer to the City’s streets once again this Christmas. Auckland Council will now take over funding of the event to the tune of $45,000. More >>
Time running out to have your say on Auckland’s budget
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 2:21 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are being urged to have their say on the council’s 2019/2020 annual budget before consultation closes at the end of next week. More >>
Have your say on the future of Waikumete Cemetery
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 9:36 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders can now have their say on potential development zones to create additional burial capacity within Waikumete Cemetery. More >>
Heritage grant resurrects historic church windows
Monday, 4 March 2019, 3:07 pm | Auckland Council
Dappled sunlight filters through the majestic painted, stained-glass windows of the historic Christ Church on Ellerslie’s Ladies Mile. More >>
Pop Poetry lifts words off the page with music
Friday, 1 March 2019, 7:39 pm | Auckland Council
Pop Poetry lifts words off the page with music Monday 4 March – Friday 8 March; 5.30pm – 9.00pm In a first for Pop Poetry, music will join light projection to lift words off the page. From 4 March, for five consecutive evenings at Pigeon Park, ... More >>
Restoration of Māngere Mountain begins
Friday, 1 March 2019, 4:34 pm | Tupuna Maunga Authority
Thousands of new native trees, significant track enhancements and a major playground development are planned for Te Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere Mountain, with some work starting this month. From 11 March arborists will begin the vegetation ... More >>
Auckland Council’s Governing Body seeks fireworks ban
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 5:30 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body seeks fireworks ban and feedback on dog rules More >>
