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Mayor and Councillors agree to propose legislation to take back control of Auckland’s transport system for Auckland

The Governing Body voted to accept the Mayor’s recommendation that the council support legislation to fix the governance of Auckland’s transport system, including by taking the initiative to promote a local bill with a ready-made solution.

Auckland Mayor pleased Government is listening on transport

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is pleased that the draft Government Policy Statement on Transport, released today, shows the Government is listening and responding to Auckland's priorities for transport.

Free support for processing home insurance claims

If you would like support and advice on your residential home insurance claim, the New Zealand Claims Resolutions Service (NZCRS) can help.  

Dotterels emerge from a rough summer breeding season

Stormy summer weather impacts dotterel breeding season

Auckland Council provides update on risk categorisation process

Auckland Council is making progress on complex risk categorisation process for flood affected properties.

Rating serviced apartments fairly

Part of our role at Auckland Council is to ensure everyone pays their fair share of rates. We want to make sure the funding of our services is shared fairly, and we have a rating policy in place for this.

Nine marae and papakāinga projects to receive a boost from council

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park under sustained assault, will long over-due protection and restoration be delivered?

Hauraki Gulf Forum Co-Chairs Nicola MacDonald and Toby Adams will tomorrow publicly unveil the 2023 State of the Gulf report, produced for the forum by Coast & Catchment Ltd.

Auckland’s newest one-stop shop for recycling

Aucklanders close to Western Springs have a new convenient location where they can take their unwanted items to save them from landfill.

Local plans still in your hands, with consultation to close

Consultation on three-year plans developed by Auckland Council’s 21 Local Boards closes on Monday, 14 August.

Loss of Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua kaumaatua George Flavell will be deeply felt

Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua kaumaatua George Flavell has passed away.

First funding round for the Auckland Together Fund closes soon

The first funding round for the Auckland Together Fund, of which Auckland Council is a partner, is closing on Friday 11 August.

Muriwai draft geotechnical report due end of August

An update from Auckland Council’s Head of Engineering Resilience Ross Roberts on the progress of our geotechnical investigations at Muriwai.

Fund helps cover costs for smart waste ideas

Auckland businesses and community organisations can apply for grants up to $50,000 for projects that help prevent or reduce waste.

Boosts for regional parks and community assets as $50 million invested in Tāmaki Makaurau

Chairs join call to be heard on board plans

Consultation on local board plans closes on 14 August.