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Elections 6 Jun 2023

Voting open in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe by-election

Voting is open in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe (Ōtara Subdivision) Local Board by-election and will close at 12 noon Wednesday 28 June 2023.

Council news 2 Jun 2023

Auckland Council appeals to the public after 205-year-old Crimean War Cannon stolen

Auckland Council is appealing to the public after a 205-year-old Crimean War Cannon was stolen in the early hours of Thursday morning from Okahu Bay.

Emergency Recovery 2 Jun 2023

Auckland Council to begin engagement with high-risk properties

Auckland Council will start to communicate with homeowners affected by the extreme weather from 12 June about their initial risk categorisation, following more clarity being provided by the government today.

Council news 1 Jun 2023

Rates relief granted to uninhabitable Auckland properties

Auckland Council has today paid out around $1.3 million in rates relief to properties left uninhabitable as a result of the flood and cyclone events.

Council news 1 Jun 2023

Auckland Council allocates the $2 million Local Crime Fund to local boards and Business Improvement Districts

Auckland Council’s Regulatory and Safety Committee has approved the allocation of the $2 million Local Crime Fund from central government to local boards and Business Improvement Districts (BID) across the region.

Mayor 1 Jun 2023

Statement: Mayor Wayne Brown on his budget proposal

Today, Mayor Wayne Brown delivered a statement about his final Mayoral Proposal for Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/24.

Mayor 1 Jun 2023

Mayor announces final budget proposal to control rates, protect services and pay down debt

In a speech to Auckland residents on Thursday morning, Mayor Brown set out a path to pay down $2billion debt, keep rates at inflation, protect core services valued by Aucklanders, cut waste and start to steady the council’s books. 

1 Jun 2023

Every day is World Oceans Day for Sea Cleaners

Captain Hayden Smith founded Sea Cleaners more than 20 years ago. Find out how the organisation is helping reduce waste in our waterways.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 1 Jun 2023

Tsunami siren test on Sunday 4 June

Auckland’s next bi-annual tsunami siren testing is happening at 12pm (midday) on Sunday 4 June.

Development 1 Jun 2023

10 things you need to know about Auckland’s Future Development Strategy

The strategy is our big-picture vision, shaping how and where Auckland should grow over the next 30 years and where we’ll need infrastructure to accommodate a half million more people by 2053.

Development 1 Jun 2023

Have your say on shaping Auckland’s future

Auckland Council is asking for feedback on how Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland should grow over the next 30 years, with public consultation now open until 31 July 2023.

Council news 31 May 2023

Favona fire: an update from Auckland Council on the monitoring and compliance response

A message from Mervyn Chetty, Auckland Council General Manager, Licensing & Regulatory Compliance.

Environment 31 May 2023

Three social enterprises that are fighting plastic pollution

From fully recyclable packaging to local clean-up events, these Auckland-based social enterprises are helping the planet and its people.

Whanau friendly 31 May 2023

Four all-weather indoor activities to keep the kids entertained

Too wet and cold to go to the park? These fun indoor activities are sure to keep the kids entertained when the weather isn't playing ball.

Environment 31 May 2023

Attend a community tree planting day – it’s good for you and the planet

If you’re looking for a new way to boost your wellbeing, participating in a community tree planting day is a great option.

Community 30 May 2023

Budget 23 extends Auckland Council’s Ngā Puna Pūkenga programme

Budget 2023 has further invested in Auckland Council’s Ngā Puna Pūkenga (NPP) initiative.