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Deputy Mayor urges Annual Budget caution

The Franklin Ward Auckland Councillor says with consultation into the annual budget now open, it’s important people give their feedback.

Council agrees approach to intensification around suburban centres

Auckland Council’s Planning Committee has agreed to an approach for enabling more apartment and terrace housing, and greater housing choices, close to Auckland’s local and town centres to meet central government requirements for more housing density.

Minimum car parking rules removed

Auckland Council has amended the Auckland Unitary Plan to remove minimum car parking requirements for developments across the city, as directed by central government.  

Disruption at Pukekawa Auckland Domain

Auckland Council's statement on disruption at Pukekawa Auckland Domain.

Annual Budget Focus: A waste service that works for everyone

Waste recommendations and decisions are guided by the ultimate goal of zero waste.

Council interim report highlights annual budget challenges

Auckland Council’s interim report for the first six months to the end of December 2021 shows that many of the pressures forecast in our recovery budget are materialising.

New watch-captain for Auckland’s economy

Auckland Council’s new Chief Economist, Gary Blick, and his team are working on some fresh economic insights for Auckland as we near the end of the first quarter of 2022. 

Auckland landmarks to light up for Ukraine

The Auckland Harbour Bridge, Sky Tower and Auckland War Memorial Museum will light up in solidarity for the people of Ukraine from Monday 28 February until Wednesday 2 March.

New electric bike charging station in Claris

People with electric bikes will soon be able to charge them in Claris thanks to a Locky-dock EV bike charging station at the local board office.

Message from the Chief Executive: Interim Report Feb '22

Auckland Council’s interim report for the first six months to the end of December confirms many of the pressures forecast in our recovery budget have materialised.

Annual Budget Focus: Managing budget pressures

Don’t trash Auckland’s recycling

Think before you throw. When people put non-recyclables into the kerbside bin, we all pay the cost.

Auckland Council commencing assessment of 610 tree nominations

Council saves $12.8 million with technology innovation

Auckland Council has saved $12.8 million in IT costs by developing its own multi-cloud data centre platform, and there are more savings to come.

Auckland Council launches the Women4Climate Mentorship Programme

Auckland Council is excited to announce the Women4Climate Mentorship Programme aimed at women working on climate action initiatives.

Online community-led hub for local initiatives welcomed

A new website Love Puketāpapa launched at the recent Puketāpapa Community Network is already proving to be popular with local organisations and volunteers.