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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 89]
Auckland Live Summer in the Square Lineup Announcement
Monday, 9 January 2017, 12:21 pm | Auckland Live
Starting today, Auckland Live Summer in the Square launches back into its summer-long programme throughout January and February with live events, awesome activities and world-class entertainment for all. Aotea Square is the place to be this summer season! More >>
Building boom scarcity invites innovation
Monday, 9 January 2017, 10:24 am | Auckland Council
As the Auckland building boom gains momentum, traditional building materials are becoming harder to find when they’re needed, causing builders to turn to substitute products to get the work done faster. More >>
New City Rail Link Limited Chair appointed
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 2:24 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council and the Government have appointed Mr Brian Roche as the establishment chair of City Rail Link (CRL) Limited. More >>
Positions now open on council advisory panels
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 1:34 pm | Auckland Council
Applications are now being sought for new members on five demographic advisory panels. It’s a unique opportunity for passionate and motivated Aucklanders to play a key role in influencing council policies, plans and initiatives. Eight positions are ... More >>
Clock ticking for countdown to close of nominations
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 11:10 am | Auckland Council
There are just 24 hours left and the clock is ticking to get your name in if you want to contest the Botany subdivision by-election for the last seat on the Howick Local Board. More >>
Howick Local Board Botany subdivision by-election
Tuesday, 20 December 2016, 3:55 pm | Auckland Council
As the clock counts down to the noon Thursday 22 December deadline, another candidate has put their name forward, bringing to four the number of nominations received to content the Botany subdivision seat of the Howick Local Board. More >>
Howick Local Board Botany subdivision by-election
Monday, 19 December 2016, 11:33 am | Auckland Council
Nominations to contest the by-election to fill the vacancy for the Botany subdivision of the Howick Local Board close at 12 noon this Thursday, 22 December. More >>
Clean your shoes Auckland, and save our kauri
Monday, 19 December 2016, 10:43 am | Auckland Council
We’re loving kauri trees to death in the Waitakere Ranges, so it’s time to make some changes to ensure their survival. Kauri dieback research, which is about to be released, has confirmed that the ranges is the most heavily affected area of kauri ... More >>
Council welcomes SkyPath decision
Friday, 16 December 2016, 1:42 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has welcomed the final written decision of the Environment Court to grant a resource consent for SkyPath. More >>
Mayor’s budget proposal, tree planting, C40 Summit discussed
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 5:28 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor’s budget proposal, tree planting and C40 Summit discussed at last Governing Body meeting of 2016 More >>
Matakana vegetation fire
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 4:36 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Rural Fire, supported by the New Zealand Fire Service, is responding to a large vegetation fire at the end of Wright Road, Matakana. More >>
Decision digest | Finance and Performance Committee
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 10:49 am | Auckland Council
A bumper final Finance and Performance Committee meeting of 2016 made decisions on a number of topics, including the consultation items for the 2017-2018 Annual Budget, and letters of expectation for Council-Controlled Organisations (CCOs). More >>
Ten things NOT to feed your dog at barbecues
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 2:05 pm | Auckland Council
Summer’s here, it’s barbecue season and there’s no bigger mooch around the barbecue than your dog – and how can you resist those begging eyes? More >>
Howick Local Board Botany subdivision by-election
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 10:55 am | Auckland Council
There’s still time to get a nomination in for a candidate seeking to contest the Howick Local Board Botany subdivision by-election but you’ll need to get a move on. More >>
Get your consent application off to a good start
Monday, 12 December 2016, 3:51 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council wants to help customers develop better consent applications through encouraging pre-application meetings. More >>
Auckland progresses toward low carbon target
Friday, 9 December 2016, 11:23 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Low Carbon Auckland action plan in 2014 set out a vision for the region’s transformation toward a better, brighter low-carbon future. Auckland aims to reduce overall emissions by 40 percent by 2040, and the second annual update ... More >>
Reserve sale proceeds should be reinvested in public land
Thursday, 8 December 2016, 2:51 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is joining with Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board and councillor Denise Lee to call on the government to reinvest the full proceeds of its sale of part of the Pt England Reserve in new and improved public open spaces for the local ... More >>
Affordability and travel issues sway housing choices
Thursday, 8 December 2016, 2:00 pm | Auckland Council
A survey of over 3000 Aucklanders has provided evolving insights into people’s housing and travel preferences. More >>
Watching to see who’s naughty and nice
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 4:38 pm | Auckland Council
‘Tis the season and for thousands of New Zealanders it’s time to party, have a few drinks, let loose and celebrate the coming holidays. More >>
Pt England Reserve sale proceeds
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 3:53 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is joining with the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board and councillor Denise Lee to call on the Government to reinvest the full proceeds of its sale of part of the Point England Reserve in new and improved public open spaces ... More >>
