News

Development 17 Mar 2022

City centre dresses up for fashion shoot

Head to Takutai Square at Britomart on Saturday 19 or Sunday 27 March – between 10am and 1pm - and be part of this street style fashion photography experience, supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.

Environment 17 Mar 2022

Protecting Auckland’s water future

Auckland Council's Auckland Water Strategy has been adopted by the Environment and Climate Change committee.

Development 17 Mar 2022

12 Auckland Council projects make the shortlist in nationwide landscape architecture awards

The shortlist for the 2022 New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Awards includes twelve projects delivered by the Auckland Council group - Auckland Transport, Eke Panuku and Auckland Council.

16 Mar 2022

World of Cultures festival brings diversity to your doorstep

With a huge variety of workshops, performances and food events across 17 days, Auckland Council’s World of Cultures festival promises to offer something for everyone.

16 Mar 2022

Learn a new language at the Auckland World of Cultures festival

Among all the workshops, performances and food at this year’s World of Cultures, there’s something hiding in plain sight that’s integral to our understanding of the many cultures on our doorstep.

Climate action 16 Mar 2022

Time running out to have your say on our Annual Budget

More than 3000 Aucklanders have already submitted feedback on Auckland Council’s proposed 2022/23 Annual Budget, but time is running out to have your say.

15 Mar 2022

The cultural melting pot of Tāmaki Makaurau

Four creative Aucklanders and performers scheduled to appear at Auckland Council's World of Cultures festival share how they keep their culture close to them while calling Auckland home.

Climate action 15 Mar 2022

Auckland Council launches Ngā Tiriti Ngangahau - The Vibrant Streets Programme

Active-mode projects aimed at reducing transport emissions and improving road safety are being rolled out across the region as part of the council’s Ngā Tiriti Ngangahau - The Vibrant Streets Programme.

Mayor 15 Mar 2022

Goff marks third anniversary of Christchurch terror attacks

Mayor Goff has reaffirmed Auckland’s support for the Muslim community on the third anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks.

Council news 15 Mar 2022

Auckland Council continues to expand sustainable finance initiatives

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable finance initiatives, Auckland Council has converted an existing $200 million standby facility into its first sustainability linked loan.

14 Mar 2022

Building consent services impacted by Omicron

Omicron is affecting some aspects of our building consents work, requiring us to adapt and prioritise. 

Environment 14 Mar 2022

Auckland retains C40 Innovator City title

Auckland Council’s commitment to climate leadership has been recognised by a committee of mayors from around the globe, with the renewal of its C40 Innovator City membership status last month.

Pest Free 14 Mar 2022

Place traps

Find out how to humanely and safely trap rats, possums and stoats, including what tools to use and where you should put your traps.

14 Mar 2022

10 steps for deciding how Auckland grows

An overview of the key steps to implementing government’s new housing density rules in Auckland.

Development 14 Mar 2022

10 things you need to know about new housing rules in Auckland

From 18 August 2022, Auckland Council is asking for submissions on proposed changes to the city’s planning rule book – the Auckland Unitary Plan – to allow for more housing at greater heights and density.

Waste 13 Mar 2022

Auckland Council welcomes container return scheme

Keeping useful materials out of landfill is a major win for our environment.