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 81]

Journey to Ngāti Manuhiri country to welcome Matariki

Tuesday, 6 June 2017, 7:04 pm | Auckland Council

Journey to Ngāti Manuhiri country to welcome Matariki 2017 One of the most significant celebrations in the Maori calendar will begin with a dawn karakia at the Tāwharanui Regional Park on Saturday 10 June at 6.30am as Auckland Council, in partnership with ... More >>

Water and wastewater price changes effective 1 July 2017

Tuesday, 6 June 2017, 6:34 pm | Watercare Services

Watercare announced today it will be increasing the price of its water and wastewater services. From 1 July, water prices will increase by 2.5 percent, and wastewater services will increase by 3.3 percent on average across domestic and non-domestic ... More >>

Auckland Live International Cabaret Season

Tuesday, 6 June 2017, 10:43 am | Auckland Live

Auckland Live International Cabaret Season will be dialling up the glitz and glam as we unleash a suite of international and local cabaret provocateurs and cultural icons across the city centre, over eighteen evocative nights. More >>

Giant whitebait release to prevent extinction

Tuesday, 6 June 2017, 9:55 am | Auckland Council

What is speckled golden, swims and is endangered in New Zealand? It’s the rare and native giant kōkopu whitebait and 10,000 of them will be welcomed into Tāwharanui Regional Park this Saturday 10 June. More >>

Stellar line up for Matariki Festival 2017

Friday, 2 June 2017, 12:24 pm | Auckland Council

The stars aligned last night to reveal an impressive three-week programme of events for Auckland Council’s Matariki Festival 2017, Auckland’s premier mid-winter festival. More >>

Creativity stars at Auckland Libraries this Matariki

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 3:38 pm | Auckland Council

Join with your local community to celebrate the Māori New Year, at a series of free creative events and activities on offer at Auckland Libraries from June 10 - July 2 as part of Matariki Festival 2017 . More >>

Have your say on play

Monday, 29 May 2017, 11:05 am | Auckland Council

Play takes place everywhere, it has many forms and everyone benefits from playing. Aucklanders are encouraged to have their say on how the region invests in play over the next 20 years to ensure services and facilities meet the needs of a growing population. More >>

Talent show a platform for career in entertainment

Monday, 29 May 2017, 11:03 am | Auckland Council

What do Beyoncé, Britney Spears and Usher all have in common? More >>

Decision digest: Finance and Performance Committee

Friday, 26 May 2017, 1:42 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee today met and considered a number of items relating to council performance. More >>

Band together for a summer of Music in Parks

Friday, 26 May 2017, 12:56 pm | Auckland Council

New Zealand’s largest showcase of Kiwi music is back for summer 2018 and we are looking for emerging and established musicians from a variety of genres. More >>

New members for Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board

Friday, 26 May 2017, 11:24 am | Auckland Council

Four new members have been appointed to the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board. Auckland Council’s Appointments and Performance Review Committee has approved the appointment of Precious Clarke and Victoria Carter as board members for three year ... More >>

New bylaw for indoor domestic fires

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 3:02 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s Governing Body today approved a new bylaw that sets out rules for how Aucklanders can use their indoor domestic fires. More >>

Fun, Family-Friendly Winter Arts Adventures Await

Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 3:07 pm | Auckland Live

The ever popular free family arts programme Auckland Live Pick & Mix is back! No more rainy day blues, tamariki will have so much fun with a jam-packed season of free performances and workshops by top New Zealand talent every weekend this winter. More >>