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 1]

Maritime Museum Honours Merchant Seafarers Past And Present This Merchant Navy Day

Monday, 31 August 2026, 2:59 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited

On Thursday, 3 September, the New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa will host its annual Merchant Navy Day commemoration service. More >>

Cross Street Music Festival Drops First Wave Of 2026 Line-Up

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 5:08 pm | Auckland Live

Sola Rosa, MELODOWNZ, Borderline, Lilbubblegum, DARTZ and Where’s Jai are among the first names announced for the eighth edition of the independent Tāmaki Makaurau festival. More >>

Mayor Urges Aucklanders To Have Their Say On Time Of Use Charging Options

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 4:49 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

Mayor Brown says the project aligns with his transport reform agenda, which focuses on reducing congestion, improving travel reliability and ensuring Aucklanders get better value from transport investment. More >>

Government's Rates Cap Could Cost Ratepayers - Mayor

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 3:44 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

Mayor Brown says councils across New Zealand are facing increasing costs while continuing to deal with significant infrastructure investment requirements and a washing machine of unfunded mandates from Wellington. More >>

Auckland’s Conservation Win Becomes Northland’s Hope

Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 12:51 pm | Auckland Council

In a powerful example of collaboration and long-term investment paying off, conservation partners are translocating up to 20 kōkako from Hūnua to Waipoua in Northland, a move described as critical to preventing local extinction. More >>

New Recreation Space Brings People Together At Takarunga / Mt Victoria

Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 11:19 am | Tupuna Maunga Authority

Delivered by the Tūpuna Maunga Authority, the project enhances recreation opportunities while improving the visitor experience and strengthening connections to the history, stories and cultural significance of Takarunga. More >>

Date Locked In For Historic State Of Origin In Auckland

Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 12:08 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited

The Origin clash will be the centrepiece of a major week of rugby league in Auckland, with the Warriors confirmed to play at Eden Park on Sunday 13 June ahead of Game 2 on Wednesday night. More >>

Mayor Launches Quick Fix Campaign To Tackle Transport Frustrations

Monday, 17 August 2026, 11:38 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

"Aucklanders are sick of sitting in unnecessary traffic caused by problems that should have been fixed years ago," says Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. More >>

Auckland Unveils 10-Year Plan To Strengthen Cruise Competitiveness

Thursday, 13 August 2026, 8:07 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited

Mayor of Auckland Wayne Brown says cruise tourism plays an important role in the region's economy and international reputation. More >>

Auckland Enters Summer With Healthy Water Supplies And Updated Drought Plan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 4:03 pm | Watercare

The El Niño declared in July is expected to strongly influence New Zealand’s weather during spring and into summer, with drier-than-normal conditions forecast for Auckland. More >>

First Concert Confirmed For Western Springs Bowl

Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 12:23 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited

Every arena date on Dean’s Australia and New Zealand “The Art of Loving” tour has sold out – so this show represents a rare opportunity for fans across the Tasman. More >>

24 Island Nations Unite For Landmark Indigenous-Led Exhibition

Monday, 10 August 2026, 1:42 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited

Visitors will journey through centuries of Moana Oceania histories and cultures, encountering exhibits revealing the region's diversity and shared connection between peoples, lands, seas and skies. More >>

One Month Left To Apply For The 2026 Tūpuna Maunga Research Scholarship

Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 11:41 am | Tupuna Maunga Authority

Offering up to $20,000, the scholarship is open to researchers across all disciplines whose work aligns with the values and aspirations of the Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains). More >>

New Council Leadership To Drive Results For Auckland

Monday, 3 August 2026, 1:54 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland

Mayor Wayne Brown emphasised that the committee structure is designed to deliver regional priorities and urged all councillors to focus on big-picture regional governance. More >>

Central Interceptor Fully Live, Delivering A Cleaner Future For Auckland

Monday, 20 July 2026, 12:31 pm | Watercare

The $1.66 bn project, New Zealand’s largest-ever wastewater infrastructure investment, will dramatically reduce wet weather overflows, improve the health of Auckland’s waterways and harbours, and support growth across the region for decades to come. More >>