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Council news 4 Oct 2023

Auckland’s favourite dog names, rarest breeds, revealed

The most popular pooches and more are revealed in the 2022-2023 Animal Management Annual Report

Council news 4 Oct 2023

Auckland Council Libraries adapt research services to changing needs

Research and heritage collection services enter a new era

Council news 4 Oct 2023

West Wave leisure pool renewal in time for summer

Council combines works to minimise closed days

Environment news 2 Oct 2023

Embrace your inner eco-warrior this Recycling Week with these daily activities

Take part in the daily Recycling Week challenges and create new habits that will help the planet.

Development 2 Oct 2023

Aucklanders strongly support city’s future growth strategy

Aucklanders have backed Auckland Council’s draft strategy for how the city should grow over the next 30 years with more than 10,000 giving feedback

Mayor 29 Sep 2023

Mayor pleased with progress reducing council property footprint  

The Mayor has welcomed Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to the Auckland Council building (Te Wharau o Tāmaki Auckland House), with Eke Panuku to follow, in a move that contributes to $13 million a year in savings.

Emergency Recovery 29 Sep 2023

Insurance for category 2/3 properties update

We are aware that some storm-affected property owners are being contacted by their insurance companies...

Council news 29 Sep 2023

New Whau Pathway funding will be a great ride (or walk)

An extra $14 million from the Government for part of Te Whau Pathway gives the green light to extend a walking and cycling connection to Te Atatu South.

Council news 29 Sep 2023

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council Group's year-end result demonstrates resilience

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau/ Auckland Council Group’s Annual Report 2022/2023 shows a resilient council group that has bounced back from many challenges and withstood the worst natural disaster experienced by the region in the group’s history. 

Last updated on 29 September
Emergency Recovery 29 Sep 2023

AT regional update

Significant progress has been made across the Auckland region over the last month on permanent repairs to storm damaged roads.

Emergency Recovery 29 Sep 2023

Deputy Mayor visits Māngere

Deputy Mayor of Auckland, Desley Simpson and Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Office Group Manager, Mat Tucker, visited Māngere this week to meet with local organisations and visit storm-impacted areas in Māngere.

Emergency Recovery 28 Sep 2023

Karekare Road closure for slip repairs

The designs for slip repairs on Karekare Road are completed and construction is scheduled to start on Monday 9 October and are expected to continue through to February 2024.

Heritage 28 Sep 2023

Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme applications opening soon

Tāmaki Makaurau has as wealth of historic heritage places and Auckland Council wants to help preserve it.

Emergency Recovery 28 Sep 2023

Interview with Linda Greenalgh

An interview with Linda Greenalgh who leads the Community and Social Recovery programme within the Recovery Office.

Emergency Recovery 28 Sep 2023

Placards removed for hundreds of storm damaged households

Recovery office case managers are bringing good news to hundreds of households across Auckland with 1,396 placards (or ‘stickers’) removed since February 2023.

Libraries 27 Sep 2023

Auckland Council Libraries now a one-stop shop

The incorporation of Auckland Council’s last six service centres into community hubs is rolling out, bringing a successful integration programme to an end and boosting service options for Aucklanders.