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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 8]
GridAKL Drives $424m Annual Boost To Auckland's Economy
Monday, 10 March 2025, 10:12 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
GridAKL has evolved from an ambitious startup concept to become a cornerstone of Auckland's tech and innovation ecosystem, housing more than 900 employees across 140 businesses. More >>
Working With The Community To Prevent Flooding In The Wairau Catchment
Friday, 7 March 2025, 2:09 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has explored a range of interventions to reduce flood risks in the area to provide both immediate and long-term flood reduction benefits. More >>
Love Your Maunga – Celebrating Tūpuna Maunga, Mātauranga Māori, And The Community
Friday, 7 March 2025, 10:30 am | Auckland Council
This event highlights the deep connection between our people and their local communities and how we can strengthen that bond, says Majurey. More >>
Watercare Activates Drought Plan, Stresses Water Restrictions Unlikely
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 10:50 am | Watercare
“Watercare is responsible for ensuring the situation is managed. In line with the plan, they’ve provided an update on what they’re doing and how they’re dealing with the situation. I’m satisfied Watercare has it under control and is taking ... More >>
Countdown To Pasifika Festival 2025 – Experience The Best Of Pacific Culture, Music, And Food
Monday, 3 March 2025, 1:11 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Mark your calendars for Saturday 8 March and Sunday 9 March 2025 at Western Springs Park, Auckland, where the festival will come alive with a spectacular mix of traditional and contemporary Pacific showcases. Entry is free, making it a must-attend event ... More >>
Auckland Council Cracks Down On Unregistered Dogs: Infringement Notices Issued As Last Resort
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 9:31 am | Auckland Council
The initiative is part of the council’s strategy to curb roaming dogs and dog attacks, by getting stricter on Aucklanders who do not register, de-sex or vaccinate their dogs, or keep them contained on their property. More >>
Aucklanders Thanked For Their Wise Water Use As Dry Weather Looks Set To Continue
Monday, 24 February 2025, 2:57 pm | Watercare
Watercare chief operations officer Mark Bourne says the Waitākere and Hūnua ranges – home to the 10 dams that supply the metropolitan water network – have seen less rainfall than normal. More >>
Pasifika Festival 2025: Celebrating The Heartbeat Of The Pacific In Tāmaki Makaurau
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 1:00 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
With over 1,000 performers and participation from eleven Pacific Island nations—including Aotearoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Hawai’i, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, and Tonga—the festival promises to be a dazzling showcase of live music, dance, arts and crafts, traditional More >>
Moana Auckland Sustainability Expo Celebrates Ocean Conservation And Community Action
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 10:05 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Presented by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited on behalf of Auckland Council, the Expo is part of a six-week celebration focused on Auckland’s deep connection to the sea. More >>
Summer Weekly Water Supply Update From Watercare
Monday, 17 February 2025, 10:09 am | Watercare
Summer Weekly Water Supply Update From Watercare for February 17 - Stable. More >>
Come Smooch A Pooch: New Pukekohe Dog Adoption Centre To Open With Love!
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:40 am | Auckland Council
A first of its kind in New Zealand, this council-operated dog adoption centre is currently receiving the finishing touches, ready for opening in early March. The new centre will offer an innovative and heartfelt approach to connecting Aucklanders ... More >>
Local Fijian Band The LeftOvas Wins Chance To Open For SIX60 In Auckland
Monday, 10 February 2025, 4:38 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
R&B band The LeftOvas were the final act for the evening and were declared the winners after careful deliberation by the judges. The five-piece band had the audience swaying as they drew on their Fijian roots, playing a unique rendition of Boys II Men hit ... More >>
Summer Weekly Water Supply Update From Watercare
Monday, 10 February 2025, 2:56 pm | Watercare
Total dam storage today: 72.3%, Historical average dam storage: 81.7%, Seven-day average water use: 477 million litres per day and Weather forecast for the week: Drier than normal. More >>
Auckland Council Urges Vigilance Against Wildfire Risks In Regional And Local Parks
Monday, 10 February 2025, 10:43 am | Auckland Council
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is currently in a restricted fire season. Anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency, which they can apply for at checkitsalright.nz More >>
Nominations Open For Iconic Auckland Eats 2025
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 8:49 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
This year, food-loving diners have until 5 March to nominate their favourite eatery meal or snack at Iconic Auckland Eats, sharing what they love about their favourite dish and what it means to them. More >>
Pump Station Now Installed In Judges Bay Wastewater Upgrade
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 2:42 pm | Watercare
The installation of the pump station is a key achievement in Watercare’s $13.2 million Judges Bay wastewater upgrade, which also includes the installation of two wastewater pipelines: a rising main on Judges Bay Road and a gravity main on Cleveland ... More >>
Top Tips For The BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 10:53 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The free-ticketed family event showcases more than 500 beautiful handmade lanterns, including a new snake lantern, a magnificent dragon and the Lantern Boulevard to surprise and delight visitors. More >>
Summer Weekly Water Supply Update From Watercare - February 3
Monday, 3 February 2025, 10:55 am | Watercare Services
Auckland’s water supply situation is stable. Typically, water demand peaks in February, so Watercare Services will continue to remind people to go easy with their water use over summer. More >>
Moana Music Open Mic Competition Winner To Perform As Opening Act For SIX60 During Moana Auckland, NZ’s Ocean Festival
Friday, 31 January 2025, 12:19 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The winner of the Moana Music Open Mic Competition on 9 February is invited to open for New Zealand’s biggest band at Auckland’s waterfront on Saturday, 1 March. More >>
Kauri Dieback: Clean Bill Of Health For Hūnua Ranges
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 2:59 pm | Auckland Council
Results indicate a robustly healthy kauri population, with over 95 per cent of trees surveyed in excellent health - a much higher rate than the 55 per cent of sites observed in the 2021 Waitākere survey. More >>
