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 82]

Maintenance damage at Manukau Memorial Gardens

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 1:44 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council is investigating unacceptable work carried out by its maintenance contractors in the children’s area of Manukau Memorial Gardens this week. More >>

The stars align for Auckland Live’s Matariki celebrations

Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 9:45 pm | Auckland Live

The stars align for Auckland Live’s Matariki celebrations A stellar lineup of theatre, music, dance and world premieres for Māori New Year will light up Auckland Live when top Aotearoa talent headlines venues in the Aotea Arts Quarter this May ... More >>

Last Night of the Proms

Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 9:03 pm | Auckland Live

Auckland Live and Auckland Symphony Orchestra present Last Night of the Proms Performed by Auckland Symphony Orchestra and The Stellar Singers More >>

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show first visit to NZ

Monday, 8 May 2017, 10:36 am | Auckland Live

For the first time in New Zealand, the celebrated theatrical production The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show will burst into life onstage from the 18 – 22 July 2017 at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, as a part of the Auckland Live Kids Play programme. More >>

Celebrate New Zealand Music at Auckland Libraries

Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 11:04 am | Auckland Council

In celebration of New Zealand Music Month, Auckland Libraries are making a song and dance about Kiwi music throughout the month of May. More >>

Committee focus on Urban Development Authorities, SeaChange

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 5:11 pm | Auckland Council

The implementation of SeaChange – Tai Timu Tai Pari Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan, and the council’s draft submission on the government’s proposed Urban Development Authorities went before the Planning Committee today. More >>

New vision for Parakai Reserve

Thursday, 27 April 2017, 3:38 pm | Auckland Council

A plan to revitalise and further develop Auckland’s only geothermal reserve will be released 1 May for public feedback. More >>

Old mattresses set to rebound with new recycling programme

Thursday, 27 April 2017, 2:13 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council has helped fund the establishment of an innovative mattress recycle scheme through its Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund (WMIF). More >>

Governing Body discusses CCO intentions

Thursday, 27 April 2017, 1:26 pm | Auckland Council

Today’s meeting of the Auckland Council Governing Body focussed on the statements of intent, which are the guiding documents, of its council controlled organisations. More >>

Call for nominations in Manukau Harbour Awards

Friday, 21 April 2017, 3:23 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council is inviting nominations for the Mauri o te Moana Awards to recognise the work of iwi, individuals and community groups who have helped to protect and restore the mauri of the Manukau Harbour over the last three years. More >>

Community change-makers create free waste wise resource

Friday, 21 April 2017, 10:12 am | Auckland Council

Funding from Auckland Council has supported waste education community group Tamaki WRAP to create and launch New Zealand’s first Waste Wise Kete. More >>

Auckland Council plays matchmaker

Thursday, 20 April 2017, 2:17 pm | Auckland Council

Love will be in the air next week when Auckland Council reintroduces 20 single little spotted kiwi to Shakespear Open Sanctuary on Saturday 29 April. The release will significantly contribute to the national conservation of the smallest and second-rarest ... More >>

Enchanting Stories Celebrate Our Unique Culture

Thursday, 20 April 2017, 10:24 am | Auckland Live

Created by some of Aotearoa’s most renowned writers and musicians, Songs of the Sea – Waiata O Te Moana takes to the stage for one day only at the Bruce Mason Centre on Thursday 18th May. More >>

New Lynn set to re-open for business

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 4:05 pm | Auckland Council

New Lynn’s business community met with Auckland Council last night to hear about progress to re-open Great North Road following successive weather events. About 90 businesses and members of the New Lynn Business Association attended the meeting ... More >>