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Mayor 30 Aug 2023

Mayor Brown says Auckland should decide future of Regional Fuel Tax

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says any decision about the future of the Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) needs to be made with Auckland Council.

Council news 30 Aug 2023

Things you need to know about Māori seats...

Auckland Council wants to know if you think Māori seats should be introduced onto the Governing Body of Auckland Council. To help you provide your feedback, we’ve summarised some key points to consider…

Council news 30 Aug 2023

Studio One Toi Tū to reopen after seismic retrofit 

With seismic strengthening now complete, Studio One Toi Tū is ready to open its doors

Council news 29 Aug 2023

Have Your Say on Auckland’s storm recovery and resilience

Throughout August, Aucklanders are being invited to provide feedback on plans for major investment in Tāmaki Makaurau to help recover from the extreme weather events that took a major toll on the region in 2023.

Mayor 28 Aug 2023

Mayor and Minister of Transport reveal priorities for an Auckland Integrated Transport Plan

A faster, less congested, more resilient, low carbon transport system for goods and people is on its way for Auckland, with Mayor Wayne Brown and Minister of Transport David Parker confirming their vision and priorities

Council news 25 Aug 2023

Major milestone reached in storm recovery with Government funding announced

Auckland Council’s Governing Body yesterday approved in principle a more than $2 billion recovery package to improve Auckland’s storm resilience and co-fund buyouts for properties that are most vulnerable to extreme weather in the future.

Festival 25 Aug 2023

The Best of the Heritage Fest

Presented by Auckland Council, the Auckland Heritage Festival returns with the theme of ‘Peace, Love and Protest’

Festival 25 Aug 2023

Peace, Love and Protest: Auckland Council’s Heritage Festival celebrates 20th Century Auckland

Presented by Auckland Council, the much-loved Auckland Heritage Festival returns from 23 September – 8 October with the theme of ‘Peace, Love and Protest’.

Waste 24 Aug 2023

Apply for funds to reduce waste

Auckland community groups and organisations are being encouraged to apply for the Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund before applications close next week.

Mayor 24 Aug 2023

Auckland Council agrees in principle to cost sharing deal with Government

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has voted unanimously to endorse in principle, subject to consultation, a cost sharing deal with the Crown to fund more than $2 billion of flood recovery and resilience works.

Council news 23 Aug 2023

Auckland Council committee achieves its $5 million savings target for the year

Auckland Council’s Revenue, Expenditure and Value Committee has hit its $5 million savings target for the 2023/2024 financial year.

Conservation 22 Aug 2023

Bobby puts best paw forward but needs your support!

The search is on for a hound good at its job!

Council news 21 Aug 2023

What if I can’t pay my rates?

We know that for some people, rates are a considerable cost. If anyone is concerned about being able to pay rates, we encourage them to get in touch with our credit control team to discuss what options are available and how we can help.

Council news 21 Aug 2023

Māori seats – it’s time to have your say

From August 21 to September 24, Aucklanders will be asked for their views on whether Auckland Council should have Māori seats on its governing body.

Council news 18 Aug 2023

Main road into Muriwai to reopen at 10am Monday 21 August

Another major milestone in Auckland’s storm recovery will be reached on Monday with the lifting of the Motutara Road cordon, at Muriwai.

Council news 18 Aug 2023

An infamous Aucklander heads for Taranaki

Rogue pig that has caused traffic chaos and evaded capture, finally has a new home