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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 98]
Rising stars celebrate Matariki Festival 2017
Monday, 12 June 2017, 6:32 pm | Auckland Council
As the Matariki constellation reappears in the winter sky, so will a host of talented performers appear across Tāmaki Makaurau. More >>
Taskforce Report recommends major changes to housing
Monday, 12 June 2017, 2:07 pm | Auckland Council
The Auckland Mayoral Housing Taskforce today released its report to the Mayor, outlining major changes needed to address the city’s serious housing shortage. More >>
Halo of light to surround city landmarks for Matariki 2017
Thursday, 8 June 2017, 4:59 pm | Auckland Council
To celebrate Māori New Year, Aucklanders will see landmarks across their city illuminated in an orange halo. More >>
Last few days for Easter Sunday trading feedback
Thursday, 8 June 2017, 11:57 am | Auckland Council
Feedback on Auckland Council’s options on Easter Sunday trading rules closes on Sunday 11 June - make sure you have your say. More >>
Kites dance across the sky for Matariki
Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 5:25 pm | Auckland Council
Kites will dance across the sky at three focal points across Auckland on the opening weekend of this year’s Matariki Festival. More >>
Get Your Hands Off My Man
Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 10:26 am | Auckland Live
A co-presentation with Auckland Live and Silo Theatre Cock by Mike Bartlett Winner of the Laurence Olivier Award for Theatre. Shane Bosher’s critically acclaimed and award-winning production of Cock will take the Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre by ... More >>
Auckland Mayor Welcomes Road Pricing Investigation
Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 10:25 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the joint Auckland Council and Government investigation into road pricing for Auckland as a practical, long-term solution that will help address the city’s chronic congestion issues. More >>
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 >>
Programme to Plant 170,000 Trees & Shrubs in 1st Year
Tuesday, 6 June 2017, 1:18 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today launched Million Trees , a programme for greening Auckland which will plant a million predominantly native trees and shrubs across the region over three years. 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 >>
Mayor’s annual budget a win for Aucklanders
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 5:38 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
• $200 million boost to spending on infrastructure with $2 billion in capital spending this year 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 >>
