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Mayor 3 Aug 2023

Mayor and Council considering options to return parts of Port land to public

Mayor Wayne Brown and Council’s Governing Body met again this week to consider credible options for the release of parts of the Port footprint back to Council so that it can be developed for the enjoyment of all Aucklanders and provide better acce...

Council news 3 Aug 2023

Auckland Council makes it easier to access flood data

Understanding the flood risk for your property has become simpler thanks to a new online tool launched by Auckland Council.

Council news 1 Aug 2023

What are Auckland Council rates spent on?

Rates are an essential part of the funding that allows Auckland Council to maintain a vibrant and sustainable Tāmaki Makaurau. It’s how we fund the services and facilities that matter and helps creates a city where all Aucklanders can thrive.

Mayor 1 Aug 2023

Update from the Mayor on Category 3 Buyout negotiations

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says negotiations for a cost sharing agreement for voluntary buying outs of high-risk (Category 3) residential properties in the region are progressing, and he is optimistic the two parties will reach a resolution soon.

Environment news 1 Aug 2023

Three ways Auckland Council is taking action against climate change

We are working hard to address climate change, and it's not all about reducing emissions! Discover three other ways we're taking action.

Community 1 Aug 2023

Cut costs and protect the planet: smart ways to reduce food waste

Check out these tips from the Love Food Hate Waste NZ team.

Council news 31 Jul 2023

Have your say on Auckland’s civil defence emergency management group plan

From today (Monday 31 July), Aucklanders can have their say on Auckland Council’s plan for preparing Tāmaki Makaurau for potential civil defence emergencies and hazards, and how they are managed.

Council news 31 Jul 2023

Update on College Hill tomo and pipe renewal

The latest information on sinkhole and repair programme

Conservation 31 Jul 2023

The science of sniffs – evaluating dogs to detect plant pathogens

Detection dogs as a tool to sniff out the pathogens causing kauri dieback

Finance 28 Jul 2023

Auckland Council announces more rates relief for uninhabitable storm-damaged properties

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has approved rates relief for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 rating years for Tāmaki Makaurau properties that are uninhabitable due to storm events and severe weather events in the first half of 2023.

Community 28 Jul 2023

Recycling and repurposing ideas for a seasonal clear-out

Make your spring clean more eco-friendly with these sustainable options for recycling and disposing of unwanted items

Heritage 28 Jul 2023

Auckland's heritage buildings offer a glimpse of the city's past

From theatres and shops to galleries and gallows, uncover history through the heritage buildings in central Auckland.

City Rail Link 28 Jul 2023

Have your say on the future of our public transport system

Auckland Transport (AT) has developed proposals to improve our public transport system over the next eight years.

Council news 28 Jul 2023

Local boards’ decisions on the council’s direct provision of early childhood education

The impacted local boards have made their decisions regarding the future of Auckland Council’s Kauri Kids early childhood education (ECE) centres.

Mayor 27 Jul 2023

Mayor announces next step in Making Space for Water

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced further progress on Auckland Council’s plans to make the region more resilient to flooding, but noted this effort will be expensive and more work is required to ensure that costs are spread fairly and are a...

Council news 27 Jul 2023

Council takes steps to reduce property footprint

A property optimisation programme started by Auckland Council and its CCOs in 2018 means that the office footprint is on track to shrink to under 70,000 by June 2024 and achieve some $13 million in savings per year in reduced operating costs.