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 87]

Camp Adair evacuated

Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 8:42 am | Auckland Council

Upwards of 200 children and adults have been evacuated from YMCA Camp Adair in the Hunua Ranges. More >>

Morning commuter alert: S.E Auckland affected by flooding

Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 6:47 am | Auckland Council

Severe localised flooding has caused damage and disruption to areas of Auckland’s south eastern coast and inland Papakura. More >>

Future urban development leads agenda

Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 4:48 pm | Auckland Council

The Planning Committee today agreed to refresh its 30 year strategy for future urban development and discussed the council’s submissions on the East West Link and the Review of the Unit Titles Act discussion document. More >>

Dog owner sentenced following attack on son

Thursday, 2 March 2017, 5:16 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council will be reviewing the judge’s findings following today’s sentencing of a man whose pitbull-mastiff cross attacked his four-year-old son, leaving him with horrific injuries to his face and head. More >>

Registrations open for Iron Māori Auckland

Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 1:21 pm | Auckland Council

Registrations are now open for Iron Māori Auckland, a participation-focused quarter-triathlon event for all ages. Umupuia Maraetai will host the Auckland Iron Māori on 1 April 2017, beginning at 9am for tamariki and 10.30am for adults. More >>

Consultation opens on draft bylaw for indoor domestic fires

Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 5:20 pm | Auckland Council

Public consultation started this week on a draft bylaw that sets out rules for how Aucklanders can use their indoor domestic fires. More >>

Aucklanders urged to have their say on budget

Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 12:19 pm | Auckland Council

Aucklanders are being urged to make sure they have their say on the city’s 2017/2018 budget. The four-week Annual Budget consultation focuses on issues around rates, growth and local priorities as part of the third year of the Long-term Plan. More >>

Elections and air quality lead discussion at Governing Body

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 4:30 pm | Auckland Council

A look back at the 2016 local body elections and preparation to consult on the contribution of domestic fireplaces were hot on the agenda at today’s meeting of the Auckland Council Governing Body. More >>

More Aucklanders converting to compost

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 2:47 pm | Auckland Council

Almost 10,000 Aucklanders have learnt the finer points of using their organic waste in the last 20 months, thanks to free composting workshops. More >>

Enhanced emergency alerting system planned for Auckland

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 10:05 am | Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Committee today endorsed a draft Public Alerting Framework that will see enhancements made to the region’s existing emergency alerting systems. More >>

Grand old dame of Warkworth back on the public stage

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 5:11 pm | Auckland Council

The page turns on a new chapter in the 105-year-old history of the Warkworth Town Hall on Saturday, when the newly refurbished ‘grand old dame’ reopens to the public. More >>

Auckland Live Kids Play-Family Programme 2017

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 2:41 pm | Auckland Live

April 18-December 9 – Auckland, NZ - Auckland Live Kids Play is all about getting kids to take part in the arts - we want our tamariki to have fun, learn, try new things, and find out how magical theatre can be! We love seeing children discover ... More >>

Regional amenities on Finance and Performance agenda

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 4:51 pm | Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee today received presentations from the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board. It also received reports on a number of other items including the council performance report for 1 July to 31 December ... More >>

New exhibition to inhabit Arataki

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 10:28 am | Auckland Council

A new exhibition exploring the changes and losses in our landscape and native species through intricately painted wildlife and reclaimed timber will open at the Arataki Visitor Centre on 2 March 2017. More >>

Auckland tackles freedom camping issue

Monday, 20 February 2017, 12:28 pm | Auckland Council

A bumper tourism season is increasing tensions between freedom campers and locals in Auckland, prompting new moves to see if the conflicting needs of freedom campers and local residents can peacefully co-exist. More >>

Mayoral Housing Taskforce meets to tackle housing supply

Monday, 20 February 2017, 9:07 am | Auckland Council

Mayor Phil Goff today convened the first meeting of the Auckland Mayoral Taskforce on Auckland Housing Supply. More >>

Mayor Goff disappointed at Government’s fuel tax decision

Thursday, 16 February 2017, 2:13 pm | Auckland Council

Mayor Phil Goff today expressed his disappointment at the Government’s decision to rule out a regional fuel tax despite Auckland’s worsening traffic congestion. “While the Government has the power to rule out a fuel tax, it has a duty to the ... More >>

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