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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 1]
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 >>
Matariki Marks Growth For Auckland's Māori Visitor Economy
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 6:44 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
First established in 2024, ‘Treasures of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’ celebrates Māori-owned businesses and iwi enterprises across the visitor economy, showcasing experiences that span the full visitor journey. More >>
Mayor To Wear 100 Auckland Startup T-Shirts In 100 Days To Champion Local Innovation
Saturday, 4 July 2026, 2:44 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Economic Development Office General Manager Pam Ford says Auckland is moving from a period of resilience to one of genuine economic opportunity. More >>
Auckland Council Secures Sustainable Rates Pathway While Funding Crucial Infrastructure
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 1:49 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Wayne Brown says this Annual Plan reflects Auckland’s 10-year budget in the Long-term Plan, agreed to with Aucklanders. More >>
Auckland Celebrates As New Zealand Joins The MICHELIN Guide
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 2:58 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive Nick Hill says it was fitting to see the country's hospitality industry come together in Auckland for such a significant occasion. More >>
New Partnership Strengthens 2026 Tūpuna Maunga Research Scholarship
Monday, 29 June 2026, 2:22 pm | 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 >>
Auckland Storm Recovery Office Closes, Calls For Shift To Prevention
Friday, 26 June 2026, 2:10 pm | Auckland Council
“There is no shortage of agreement nationally that a big change is needed,” says Mace Ward, Group Recovery Manager. “Auckland has a lot of experience to offer.” More >>
From Crisis To Resilience: Storm Recovery Office Wraps Up
Friday, 26 June 2026, 2:06 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council established the office after the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. Its closure reflects the progress made, with major storm recovery across the Watercare and Auckland Transport networks wrapping up. More >>
Aucklanders Set To Benefit From More Resilient Infrastructure As Watercare Completes Flood Recovery Programme
Friday, 26 June 2026, 12:40 pm | Watercare
“Critical pipes have been raised or lowered where needed, assets in locations that were no longer fit for purpose have been removed, and networks have been reconfigured so floodwaters can move away from key infrastructure." More >>
Auckland Prepares To Host New Zealand's First MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Ceremony
Friday, 26 June 2026, 12:26 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited CE Nick Hill says the event celebrates an industry that plays an important role in Auckland’s identity and visitor appeal. More >>
One ‘Door’, Less Paperwork: Auckland Council’s New Digital Hospo Hub Is Taking The Headache Out Of Licensing
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 9:12 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says taking the headache out of council processes are part of the efforts toward supporting local operators doing it tough. More >>
Kōkako Baby Boom In The Bush Brings Toddler-Style Chaos And A Conservation Triumph
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 2:17 pm | Auckland Council
Record numbers: the Hūnua Ranges now support 418 breeding pairs of North Island kōkako, a 61 per cent increase since the last census in 2022 making it the largest single mainland population in New Zealand A baby boom: large numbers of young birds ... More >>
Auckland’s Leading Cultural Organisations Unite For A Region-Wide Matariki Celebration
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 2:56 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Desley Simpson, Deputy Mayor of Auckland, says the alliance demonstrates the value of collaboration across the region’s cultural institutions. More >>
Bulkhead Removal Final Puzzle Piece For Central Interceptor
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 2:37 pm | Watercare
The success of this complex work relied on continuous monitoring, clear communication between all the teams involved, and strict adherence to our safety plan, says Watercare lead engineer Emmanuel Vaki. More >>
Watercare Confirms Pricing Changes From 1 July
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 7:38 am | Watercare
Watercare has confirmed pricing changes for the next 12 months as it continues to deliver one of Auckland’s largest infrastructure investment programmes to support growth, resilience and reliable services for the region. More >>
Auckland Mayor And Core Leadership Protect Auckland’s Financial Stability
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 6:43 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Wayne Brown warns that while the 2026/27 budget was always going to be the toughest hurdle for the region, sudden global shocks made holding the line incredibly challenging. More >>
New Matariki Festival Concert Headlined By Stan Walker
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 9:09 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Presented as part of Auckland Council Events’ annual Matariki celebrations, Ngā Reo o te Rangi: Voices of the Stars will be held on Friday, 10 July 2026 as part of Matariki Festival 2026, which runs from 4 to 19 July. More >>
Aotea Square To Glow This Winter With Winter Light Cathedral
Monday, 25 May 2026, 1:17 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Alongside Winter Light Cathedral in June, Aucklanders and visitors can explore live performance across Auckland Live venues and major exhibitions. More >>
Mayor Wayne Brown Encourages Fans To Attend Auckland FC Trophy Parade After Historic A-League Win
Sunday, 24 May 2026, 4:21 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
To recognise and celebrate this incredible achievement, the Tātaki Auckland Unlimited team has been working with Auckland FC and the mayor’s office to facilitate an Auckland celebration today. More >>
Ngāti Tamaoho And Auckland Council Events Reveal Matariki Festival 2026 Line-Up
Friday, 22 May 2026, 11:44 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
This year’s Matariki Festival, from 4 -19 July, will have over 100 free & budget-friendly community events, exhibitions & workshops across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with 3 pou events highlighting key days of the festival as determined by maramataka More >>
