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 78]

A Jewel for the City Centre

Friday, 15 September 2017, 11:19 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff joined Waitematā Local Board Chair Pippa Coom today to open the newly refurbished Ellen Melville Centre and upgraded Freyberg Square on High Street in Central Auckland. The opening followed a 12-month redevelopment to ... More >>

Comprehensive approach to Auckland’s water priority

Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 5:21 pm | Auckland Council

Bringing together all of the responsibilities of Auckland Council and the council family in delivering high quality water outcomes for Auckland Council was a priority discussion at today’s Environment and Community Committee. More >>

Three Big Questions for Auckland’s Rainbow Communities

Monday, 11 September 2017, 12:24 pm | Auckland Council

The Rainbow Communities Advisory Panel (RCAP) at Auckland Council are asking three big questions of Auckland’s rainbow communities: More >>

Auckland Council Decision digest

Wednesday, 6 September 2017, 11:41 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Council approved the next stage to improve and develop Auckland’s city centre and waterfront for greater public use at yesterday’s Planning Committee. More >>

Auckland Council rejects shooting club claims

Saturday, 2 September 2017, 5:19 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council rejects shooting club claims The following can be attributed to Penny Pirrit, Director Regulatory Services: Auckland Council’s decision that the Auckland Shooting Club’s activities require a discharge consent is based on an ... More >>

Council living wage takes centre stage

Friday, 1 September 2017, 3:27 pm | Auckland Council

The first phase of Auckland Council’s living wage policy came into effect today, lifting the wages of more than 1,500 employees to $18 per hour. More >>

Council considers City Centre and Waterfront plan

Thursday, 31 August 2017, 3:01 pm | Auckland Council

The next stage of work to enhance and open up Auckland’s city centre and waterfront to the public will be considered at the council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday 5 September. More >>

Non-paying dog owners targeted

Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 5:30 pm | Auckland Council

Dog registration fees cover a range of services as well as support the cost of keeping Aucklanders safe from dog-related nuisance and harm. More >>

Auckland Council Offers Zero-Waste Grants for Great Ideas

Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 10:37 am | Auckland Council

Grants of up to $50,000 are available for great ideas to reduce waste from Auckland Council’s ‘zero-waste’ fund, open 1-30 September 2017. More >>

Consent granted for day/night cricket test

Monday, 28 August 2017, 1:56 pm | Auckland Council

Resource consent has been granted for an international day/night cricket test to be held at Eden Park in March 2018. More >>

Auckland’s old diesel trains set for new life in Mozambique

Friday, 25 August 2017, 1:36 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland’s old diesel trains set for new life in Mozambique Some of Auckland’s old train fleet is getting a new lease of life – in Mozambique. Eight sets of engine units and carriages, as well as spare parts, are currently on a ship headed for the ... More >>

Governing Body votes for status quo on Easter Sunday trading

Thursday, 24 August 2017, 1:50 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s Governing Body voted to keep the status quo on EasterSunday trading in the Auckland region and not develop a policy to allow more shops to open on Easter Sunday. More >>

Council Votes to Get on with Drury South Development

Thursday, 24 August 2017, 12:50 pm | Auckland Council

A decision today by Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Council’s Governing Body has ensured the development of 700 houses and a new business park in Drury South will continue at pace. More >>

$453,000 awarded to support Auckland events

Thursday, 24 August 2017, 10:59 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Council has awarded $453,000 in grants to 32 events across Auckland thanks to its Regional Event Fund. More >>

Public Consultation for Tāmaki Open Space Network Plan

Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 6:21 pm | Auckland Council

Public Consultation for Tāmaki Open Space Network Plan The Tāmaki Open Space Network Plan (TOSNP) was presented for adoption at the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board business meeting last night. After feedback from the community, the board deferred the adoption ... More >>

Show stopping students secure finals spots

Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 11:02 am | Auckland Council

Next week any one of these artists could be the new Lorde. These performers and songbirds have soared their way above 700 hopefuls to perform in the final of Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO). The event, in its 13th year, showcases the best of high ... More >>