News

Environment 19 Nov 2020

Finalists shortlisted in this year’s Mayoral Conservation Awards

Environmental champions achievements to be recognised.

Environment 18 Nov 2020

Meet the people taking care of Auckland's environment

Across the region, Auckland Council teams are dedicated to managing our natural spaces, protecting native plants and animals and tackling pests.

18 Nov 2020

Crunching Auckland Council's numbers

If size matters, then Auckland Council Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau wins hands down.

Environment 18 Nov 2020

Protecting our natural environment 10 years on

Auckland’s unique natural environment makes it a spectacular and special place to live with easy access to beaches, harbours, parks, and bush.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Nov 2020

New waterfront spaces nearing completion

Shared spaces, pocket parks and waterfront views are just some of the new city centre delights that will soon be ready to explore in Tāmaki Makaurau.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Nov 2020

Tāmaki Makaurau’s waterfront vision reaches an exciting milestone in Westhaven

Panuku Development Auckland (Eke Panuku) hosted a ceremony with iwi and construction partners to celebrate a significant milestone on Monday 16 November – the completion of stage two of the Westhaven Promenade and Marine Village.

Finance 17 Nov 2020

$2 billion value of savings over 10 years

Finance and Performance Chair, Councillor Desley Simpson, reflects on how finances have fared since amalgamation and highlights some significant achievements.

Finance 17 Nov 2020

Council increases savings by $9 million in October

Auckland Council records another $9 million of savings, bringing the total for the Emergency Budget to $87 million.

Libraries 17 Nov 2020

Gone fishing with a reel 3D-printed at Te Manawa library

For just the cost of materials, Aucklanders can make use of 3D printers at eight Auckland Council Libraries across the region.

Have your say 16 Nov 2020

Have your say on improvements to help Aucklanders stay safe on the water

Public consultation opens 16 November on rules to help keep everyone safe while out on the water.

Environment 13 Nov 2020

Regional Pest Management Plan comes into effect

The new pest management plan is critical to the survival of the region’s native species, both plant and animal, which evolved in the absence of pests.

Finance 13 Nov 2020

Auckland Council's approach to interest rate hedging

Auckland Council's approach to interest rate hedging explained.

Have your say 12 Nov 2020

Auckland Transport proposes changes to property fee structure

Auckland Transport is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the fee structure for processing property-related applications it is responsible for.

Waste 12 Nov 2020

An oasis in Ōtara

The Ōtara Kai Village group works with retailers and manufacturers to support locals and redistribute food that would otherwise go to waste.

Waste 12 Nov 2020

Illegal dumping turns green waste business red

A gardening business owner whose trucks were repeatedly dumping green waste in various sites around Auckland has been ordered to pay up by Waitākere District Court.

Development 12 Nov 2020

Point England streets will come to life thanks to funding boost

The Tāmaki community is getting the chance to help make several Point England streets safer and more vibrant.