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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]
Kauri Seedlings Return To Their Ancestral Roots With New Hope Of Outliving Kauri Dieback
Monday, 28 September 2026, 2:19 pm | Auckland Council
The seedlings were propagated from seeds collected from healthy kauri in the Waitākere Ranges as part of the Healthy Trees, Healthy Future programme led by Scion now part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao. More >>
Hard Hats, High Hopes And 1,715 Success Stories
Monday, 28 September 2026, 2:09 pm | Auckland Council
As Auckland continues to grow, so too will the need for skilled workers to build, maintain and support the city's infrastructure. More >>
Watercare Recognised Nationally For Infrastructure, Innovation And Operational Excellence
Friday, 25 September 2026, 12:39 pm | Watercare
Watercare chief executive Jamie Sinclair says the awards reflect the scale of work underway to build a more resilient water and wastewater network that supports Auckland's growth and helps protect the environment. More >>
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival Brings Lights, Colour And Celebration To The City Centre
Monday, 21 September 2026, 8:26 am | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The main festival weekend will take place across Aotea Square, Queen Street, Rutland Street and surrounding venues, supported by a wider programme of Diwali experiences across central Auckland in the lead-up. More >>
The Clocks Are Changing And So Is The Season - Get Ready Auckland For A Summer Of Weather Surprises
Monday, 21 September 2026, 7:33 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are being urged to get ready for whatever summer throws at them, with Sunday 27 September - the start of daylight saving - a timely reminder to swap winter thinking for summer preparation. More >>
Watercare Invests $95 Million To Boost Ōtara Wastewater Capacity And Reduce Overflows
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 1:28 pm | Watercare
The project will increase network capacity and take pressure off the area’s existing wastewater network, which is reaching capacity and can be overwhelmed in heavy rain, causing overflows. More >>
Higher Quality Wastewater Treatment One Step Closer For Waiuku
Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 12:18 pm | Watercare
The Waiuku Boost builds on the successful delivery of the recently commissioned upgraded Clarks Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant and the new Clarks Beach Outfall, which are now operational. More >>
Mayor Wayne Brown’s Speech At The Launch Of The City Rail Link On Friday
Monday, 14 September 2026, 1:01 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Gratitude. To all those workers, concreters, tunnelers, rail layers, wirers, circuit fillers, testers, railway workers training for new roles, builders and all those - too many to mention who worked through COVID and various controversies. More >>
Art Takes Over: Karangahape Art Weekend Programme Announced
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 10:58 am | Auckland Live
18–20 September 2026 | Karangahape Road, Auckland | Free More >>
New Zealand Leaders Call For National Solution To Tourism Funding Gap To Relieve Ratepayer Pressure
Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 6:03 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the announcement is a welcome step in the right direction, but still falls short of the full funding needs—the $27 million needed annually for major events and destination marketing. More >>
Key Section Of Century-Old Ōrākei Main Sewer Secured For Another 100 Years
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 4:35 pm | Watercare
Watercare capital delivery general manager Mike Marsden says relining the sewer essentially creates a new sewer inside the existing one. More >>
Mayor Of Auckland’s Response To National Party’s International Visitor Levy Proposal
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 3:02 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Under the Auckland Deal, central government has an obligation to explore a dedicated bed-night levy alongside local leadership. More >>
Watercare’s First Year Of Financial Independence Marked By Landmark Year Of Delivery And Transformation
Friday, 4 September 2026, 7:00 am | Watercare
Watercare’s revenue of $1.29 billion and strong operating cashflows of approximately $791 million, supported the $959.5 million invested into infrastructure during the year. More >>
Procurement Underway For $1.7 Billion Waikato Water Supply Programme To Strengthen Auckland's Water Security
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 2:15 pm | Watercare
"This programme will give us the infrastructure we need to fully utilise our existing consented allocation from the Waikato River, strengthen Auckland's long-term water security, support growth and help the city respond to climate pressures.” More >>
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 >>
