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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 83]
New suppliers confirmed for Auckland maintenance contracts
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 11:37 am | Auckland Council
A four month long procurement process has identified innovative suppliers for council maintenance services. More >>
100 years on Anzac Day honours New Zealand soldiers
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 4:33 pm | Auckland Council
Thousands of miles from home, muddied, bloodied, bogged down in makeshift trenches, the cries of soldiers fighting and dying for family, friends and country. More >>
GBI to take first hit from tropical cyclone Cook
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 10:25 am | Auckland Council
Extreme rainfall today (Wednesday) and tomorrow will hit Great Barrier Island in the lead up to tropical cyclone Cook’s arrival in the Auckland region. More >>
Advisory panels return for new term
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 4:17 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s demographic advisory panels kicked off a new three year term this week, ensuring the views of Aucklanders spanning generations, cultures, ethnicities and abilities continue to be represented in council decisions. More >>
Decision digest | Finance and Performance Committee
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 3:20 pm | Auckland Council
Finance and Performance agrees to refine council investment policy and review portfolio More >>
New Lynn update
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 12:20 pm | Auckland Council
Progress is being made to alleviate congestion through west Auckland’s New Lynn, caused by damage to Great North Road near Clark Street. More >>
Partnership between Selwyn Foundation and Auckland Council
Monday, 10 April 2017, 4:23 pm | Auckland Council
The Housing for Older People limited partnership between charitable trust, The Selwyn Foundation, and Auckland Council has confirmed its appointments to the Board of its General Partner and has also announced its new name, as it prepares to take over ... More >>
Auckland Libraries looks to the future
Monday, 10 April 2017, 12:32 pm | Auckland Council
The future shape of Auckland Council’s network of community libraries has been unveiled today with the release of a new model that will respond to the changing needs of Aucklanders. More >>
On Yer Bike! Mamilreturns for Two Nights Only
Monday, 10 April 2017, 9:52 am | Auckland Live
Following a sell-out premiere season across New Zealand in 2014, much-loved Kiwi actor Mark Hadlow reprises his role as a member of one of the most contentious breeds to roam the streets of suburbia: the middle-aged man in Lycra, or MAMIL. More >>
Avoid swimming at beaches after heavy rain
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 1:51 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are being reminded to avoid swimming at beaches across the region for up to 72 hours following severe rainfall. More >>
Hibiscus Community Zero Waste wins recycling depot contract
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 1:23 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has awarded a 12-month contract to Hibiscus Community Zero Waste to run a trial at the Whangaparaoa Recycling Depot, located on 637 Whangaparaoa Road. The group will begin working at the site this week. More >>
Push Play And Boogie!
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 11:25 am | Auckland Live
Get your dancing shoes on and head to Aotea Square these school holidays to dance up a storm at Dance-O-Mat , the coolest interactive outdoor dance floor that’s FREE for everyone. More >>
Homes affected by rainfall assessed
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 1:20 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s building inspectors have been out across the region this morning assessing damage and risk to properties. In particular, structural engineers have focused on areas in Kohimarama Road and Sharon Road, Browns Bay. More >>
Watercare update: dams & Ardmore water Treatment Plant
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 9:48 am | Watercare
Heavy rain in the Hunua Ranges in the past 24 hours has seen no significant deterioration in water quality in the dams. More >>
Permanent Digital Arts Showcase on the Shore
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 3:04 pm | Auckland Live
A free, interactive digital art experience is set to make its permanent home at the Bruce Mason Theatre in Takapuna, when Auckland Live’s digital art screen relocates from the Auckland CBD. More >>
Auckland Council: Decision Digest
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 2:45 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee met today with business including the allocation of funding from the 2017/2018 Regional Sport and Recreation Grants Programme. More >>
Severe rainfall expected in Auckland
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 2:26 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management is monitoring a severe weather system that is due to close in on the Auckland region. More >>
Tongan royal blessing makes music history
Monday, 3 April 2017, 3:03 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland-based dance group Pukepuke o’ Tonga will make music history on Saturday 8 April, when they perform New Zealand’s premiere of ‘ Lomipeau Aotearoa’ , an album of unique recordings based on the mythical poetry of the late Queen Salote ... More >>
Thank you Auckland. Together we did it!
Monday, 3 April 2017, 11:30 am | Watercare
Today, [3 April] Watercare announced the end of its Save 20 campaign, saying the company is now confident it can meet Auckland’s normal water demand for this year. More >>
More time to have your say on future land supply strategy
Friday, 31 March 2017, 1:05 pm | Auckland Council
31 March, 2017 More time to have your say on future land supply strategy Opportunities to have a say on changes to the sequencing of ‘development ready’ land in rural areas have been extended and an information session scheduled for Orewa. Originally ... More >>
