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 79]

Waste-wise tips for summer boaties

Monday, 14 January 2019, 9:29 pm | Auckland Council

Summer is here and, for many Aucklanders, that means a lot of living is done out on the water – enjoying the Hauraki Gulf and the harbours, islands, beaches, and bays around the Auckland region. More >>

Fringe Town Invites You to Embrace the Extraordinary

Monday, 14 January 2019, 1:12 pm | Auckland Live

Auckland Live presents FRINGE TOWN A six-day Auckland Fringe extravaganza at the historic Auckland Town Hall. February 19 – 24, 2019 More >>

Summer waste barge services in the Hauraki Gulf

Saturday, 12 January 2019, 10:49 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Council is taking positive action again this summer to keep Auckland's Waitematā Harbour beautiful by providing waste barges out in the Hauraki Gulf to help boaties dispose of their waste. More >>

Stoat hunt underway on Great Barrier Island

Friday, 11 January 2019, 12:11 pm | Auckland Council

A potential sighting of a stoat on Aotea/Great Barrier Island has set off alarm bells and sparked an immediate incursion response. More >>

E-scooter licence and trial extended

Thursday, 10 January 2019, 11:39 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have extended the licence for Lime, the e-scooter ride-sharing company, to continue operating. More >>

Treecycle right this festive season

Thursday, 10 January 2019, 10:05 am | Auckland Council

After the 12 days of Christmas are over, and it’s time to take down the tree and pack away the Christmas decorations, Kiwis face the perennial issue of what to do with their Christmas tree. More >>

Putting litter in its place this summer

Thursday, 10 January 2019, 10:03 am | Auckland Council

Over summer, Auckland’s beautiful parks, beaches and Hauraki Gulf islands are flooded with day-trippers, campers, and holidaymakers. More >>

New Year’s Eve 2019 in Auckland

Friday, 28 December 2018, 8:15 pm | Auckland Council

What you need to know about New Year’s Eve 2019 in Auckland Auckland will be the first major city in the world to welcome in 2019. With several exciting events taking place, Auckland has cemented its growing reputation as a New Year’s Eve destination. ... More >>

Forget the Christmas tree – remember the kauri this summer

Thursday, 20 December 2018, 4:45 pm | Auckland Council

With the summer holidays arriving in earnest, Aucklanders will soon be heading out to our city’s many parks, ranges and islands to walk, swim and play. More >>

Global recognition for Auckland leadership on climate action

Thursday, 20 December 2018, 4:36 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland has once again been recognised as an Innovator City by global C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. More >>

Free public transport to get people home safe

Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 7:22 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed free travel on Auckland’s buses and trains from 4pm this Friday 21 December to ensure people get home safely from work. More >>

Chooks bring Christmas cheer

Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 2:31 pm | Auckland Council

Thanks to a peep of industrious and generous chickens, some of Auckland’s more vulnerable families will have eggs for the traditional Christmas pavlova. More >>

Auckland is the place to be this New Year’s Eve

Monday, 17 December 2018, 7:44 pm | Auckland Council

gears up to be the first major city in the world to flip the switch on 2019 Auckland will be the first major city in the world to welcome in 2019, and is planning a visual and entertainment extravaganza to light up Auckland’s cityscape this New Year’s ... More >>

Street closure brings Christmas cheer to the city

Sunday, 16 December 2018, 11:12 am | Auckland Council

Street closure brings Christmas cheer to the city For the first time Auckland Council, along with Auckland Transport, will close High Street to cars to support Heart of the City’s Late Night Christmas event on 20 December. The event will bring Christmas ... More >>

Auckland’s brightest festive season yet with Vector Lights

Thursday, 13 December 2018, 2:43 pm | Auckland Council

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a dazzling Vector Lights show on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge. More >>

$5 million funding for City Mission one step closer

Thursday, 13 December 2018, 9:35 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

$5 million funding for City Mission one step closer Today Auckland Councillors voted to receive Mayor Phil Goff’s Annual Budget proposal including funding of $5 million for the City Mission’s HomeGround housing and social services project. The Mayor’s ... More >>