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Libraries 2 Jul 2021

Auckland Council to remove library overdue fines from 1 September 2021

The council is joining the global trend of removing library overdue fines with almost 600 libraries worldwide now fine free.

2 Jul 2021

Puhinui Station set for reopening with stunning new design

The $69 million Puhinui Station in south Auckland will re-open on Monday 26 July 2021 – unlocking fast, frequent and easy connections to Auckland Airport.

City Centre Waterfront 2 Jul 2021

Auckland’s world-class waterfront opens

The completion of Auckland’s Downtown Programme marks the delivery of six key projects revitalising Quay Street and Galway Street, strengthening the sea wall and improving transport links in the city centre.

1 Jul 2021

Auckland’s annual dwelling consents soar 28 per cent in 12 months

1708 dwellings were consented by Auckland Council in May – the highest level for the month of May on record. It brings the number of dwelling consents issued in the last 12 months to 18,565 – up 28 per cent in the last year.

1 Jul 2021

Fully funded workplace training available to enable a future-ready workforce

The search is on for Auckland employers keen to upskill their Pacific employees via fully funded workplace-based training.

Environment 1 Jul 2021

Inaugural Manukau Harbour environment report to guide future investment for long term change

Report reveals real improvements in air quality, wildlife biodiversity and water quality in areas of the harbour, and where to focus efforts and investment in the future.

Environment 1 Jul 2021

Sorting the plastics problem

With Plastic Free July ahead, the Prime Minister and Minister for the Environment have checked out how Auckland Council’s getting the problem sorted.

Plans / Projects 1 Jul 2021

Watercare outlines $18.5b investment plan for next 20 years

Watercare has unveiled its biggest investment programme to date, outlining how it will spend $18.5 billion over the next 20 years to maintain and develop a resilient water and wastewater network for its customers.

Updated 4pm, Thu 1 July

Council news 1 Jul 2021

Papatoetoe tornado response wraps up and moves into recovery phase

As the Papatoetoe tornado response officially wraps up, help and support continues to be there for those that need it.

Plans / Projects 30 Jun 2021

Consent granted for Huia Water Treatment Plant

A panel of independent commissioners has today, 30 June 2021, released its decision to grant resource consents that will enable the construction of a new water treatment plant in Titirangi.

Environment 30 Jun 2021

Propagating the fine art of worm farms

They’re the perfect backyard tenants – quiet, respectful and they even make the very best of your food scraps.

Mayor 30 Jun 2021

Mayor unconvinced that water reforms will benefit Auckland

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says that while he strongly supports the government’s objectives for water reform, he does not believe the model proposed will benefit Aucklanders.

Finance 29 Jun 2021

Auckland Council formally adopts record $32 billion Recovery Budget

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has formally adopted the 10-year Budget 2021-2031, locking in a record $31.8 billion investment package to support the city’s recovery from COVID-19 and deliver the infrastructure Aucklanders need.