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Environment 23 Dec 2022

Public holiday rubbish and recycling collection reminder

Over the holiday season, rubbish, recycling and food scraps collections will be one day later than usual after a public holiday - with some exceptions. 

Mayor 23 Dec 2022

Mayor ends year delivering big expectations 

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wraps-up 2022, having delivered his mayoral proposal and letters of expectation for CCOs with the Governing Body’s overwhelming support, only 56 days into the job.

Elections 22 Dec 2022

Candidates confirmed for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board by-election

Nominations for Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election have now closed. Four eligible candidates have put their hands up to fill the vacant seat on the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board.

Community 21 Dec 2022

Te Ara Awataha Northcote Greenway nears completion

A large part of Te Ara Awataha – Northcote’s new greenway – has been completed this month thanks to an ongoing collaboration between Kaipātiki Local Board, Eke Panuku, Mana Whenua, Healthy Waters, Kāinga Ora and local stakeholders.

Dogs 21 Dec 2022

Top tips for a happy howliday

Auckland Council’s Animal Management team has some great tips for looking after the dogs of Tāmaki Makaurau this summer – and they’re not just for dog owners. 

Mayor 21 Dec 2022

Mayor declares Auckland ‘a city with culture’

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has indicated that funding cuts are highly unlikely for those ‘arts and cultural events most highly valued by Aucklanders’.

Plans / Projects 19 Dec 2022

Henderson Youth Facility to undergo seismic strengthening

Seismic strengthening works for the Henderson Youth Facility will begin in the new year. The building is in need of strengthening as it has been assessed as earthquake-prone following the completion of Detailed Seismic Assessments in 2018 and a su...

Libraries 19 Dec 2022

International recognition of historically significant papers for Auckland collection

Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to have the Clendon Papers added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.

Environment 19 Dec 2022

Pest-free focus making good business sense for commercial boaties

From conservation to vessel performance, commercial boat operators are increasingly finding biosecurity is good business practice.

Council news 16 Dec 2022

Auckland Council Annual Budget 2023/2024 to go for consultation

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has confirmed items for consultation for the proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024, which will go for public consultation early next year.

16 Dec 2022

Vector Lights to make your festive season merry and bright

Vector Lights returns this festive season with a spectacular light interpretation of the 12 days of a Kiwi Christmas so make sure you take the whānau down to the waterfront or wherever you can view the Harbour Bridge and enjoy the show.

Mayor 15 Dec 2022

Mayor comfortable with progress in first two months

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he’s “comfortable” with progress in his first two months after approval of his 2023/24 budget proposal for consultation and endorsed proposed Letters of Expectation to CCOs and Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL).

Libraries 13 Dec 2022

Get your summer reading sorted with Auckland Council Libraries

A favourite way to while away the warm summer afternoons is lazing about at the beach or a local park with a book in hand.

Auckland's Future In Progress 13 Dec 2022

Harbour Edge Stitch moves from bold concept to exciting reality

One of eight Transformational Moves in the City Centre Masterplan, the Harbour Edge Stitch is making spectacular progress in uniting Auckland’s waterfront with the city centre.

Beaches 12 Dec 2022

Muriwai Beach vehicle access closed over holiday period

Muriwai Beach will be closed to vehicle access over the summer holiday period.

Mayor 12 Dec 2022

Work begins towards single comprehensive Auckland transport plan

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Auckland Council’s Governing Body will begin work this week towards a single comprehensive plan to futureproof Auckland with one high-quality, joined-up transport system.