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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]
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
From Bellas To Border Collies - Auckland Dogs Go Green For The 2026/27 Registration Season
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 8:14 am | Auckland Council
This year’s green registration tags will once again make it easy to spot registered dogs out and about, whether they’re strutting through the local park, snoozing at a café or chasing tennis balls at the beach. More >>
Auckland Ready To Welcome The World As Host Of TRENZ 2026
Monday, 18 May 2026, 1:38 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive Nick Hill says hosting TRENZ is a pivotal opportunity to showcase the revitalisation of Auckland to the global tourism industry. More >>
Auckland Unveils Prominent ‘Tiaki Promise’ Mural To Welcome The World For TRENZ 2026
Monday, 18 May 2026, 7:59 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Head of Tourism Karen Thompson-Smith says the artwork represents both a welcome to the world and a lasting legacy for the city. More >>
Flood Resilience Done Right: Auckland Council Shows How To Spend Smart And Deliver Fast
Friday, 15 May 2026, 2:26 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Brown says the findings reflect council’s commitment to being a careful steward of ratepayer and taxpayer funding. More >>
Watercare Keeps Tunnelling Momentum Going As Central Interceptor Legacy Expands Into Herne Bay
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 3:06 pm | Watercare
The Herne Bay Collector is part of a wider programme of work building on the Central Interceptor, a 16.2-kilometre wastewater tunnel running from Herne Bay to Māngere. More >>
New Zealand’s Biggest Crane Mobilised To Lift Māngere Flood Protection Project Into Next Phase
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 8:48 am | Auckland Council
The massive crane is the only one capable of lifting a new section of the Eastern Interceptor into place. As part of the Harania Flood Resilience Project, the old pipe section that sat within an embankment in the creek has been demolished. More >>
Mighty By Night Brings Aotearoa Lyrics To Life In The Heart Of Tāmaki Makaurau
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 12:21 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Director of Auckland Live Daniel Clarke says the activation brings songwriting into the public realm. More >>
