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Environment 5 Jul 2021

Planting season all go in the Eastern Bays

Planting season in Auckland happens twice a year, and one of those falls around New Zealand’s Arbour Day – 5 June – an opportunity which Ōrākei Local Board relishes.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Jul 2021

Local boards contribute $90,000 to support Papatoetoe tornado victims

Two local boards have committed $90,000 between them to bolster Auckland Council’s Mayoral Relief Fund for those suffering in the wake of the tornado that swept through Papatoetoe on 19 June.

2 Jul 2021

Recovery budget delivers for Albany

The council’s Governing Body adopted the 10-year Budget (2021-2031) on 29 June which provides for a $31.8 billion capital expenditure programme. The spending is at its highest level ever despite the difficult financial circumstances the organisati...

2 Jul 2021

Recovery budget delivers for Rodney

Rodney will benefit from Auckland Council’s record capital investment over the next 10 years focussed on keeping the city running and continuing to build for the future.

City Centre Waterfront 2 Jul 2021

Auckland’s world-class waterfront opens

The completion of Auckland’s Downtown Programme marks the delivery of six key projects revitalising Quay Street and Galway Street, strengthening the sea wall and improving transport links in the city centre.

1 Jul 2021

Investment boost for Whau from Recovery Budget

The council’s Governing Body adopted the 10-year Budget (2021-2031) last week which provides for a $31.8 billion capital expenditure programme.

1 Jul 2021

Recovery budget delivers for Waitākere

Waitākere will benefit from Auckland Council’s record capital investment over the next 10 years focussed on keeping the city running and continuing to build for the future.

1 Jul 2021

Budget makes recovery possible

Auckland Council's 10-Year Budget, adopted this week, charts a course for recovery in the wake of COVID-19.

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