News

21 Sep 2020

Auckland Council appoints new Group Chief Financial Officer

Auckland Council has today announced the appointment of Peter Gudsell to the role of Group Chief Financial Officer.

Environment 21 Sep 2020

Auckland Council reviews regional approach to weed management

The council is currently reviewing methodologies for weed management in road corridors, with local boards giving feedback on a draft proposal.

Whanau friendly 21 Sep 2020

Bringing the spring bounce to your holidays with Goosechase

Auckland is my Playground, the popular mission-based challenge on the Goosechase app returns for the holidays.

Environment 18 Sep 2020

Growing the urban ngahere years in the making

Imagine walking out of a downtown office block or a Commercial Bay restaurant and hearing tūī singing or seeing kererū feasting on karaka berries.

Finance 18 Sep 2020

Council achieves $69 million in savings

Auckland Council recorded overall savings of $69 million up to the end of August and, despite the effects of COVID-19, has retained a record $2.6 billion capital investment programme.

Waste 18 Sep 2020

WMIF funding cuts waste and saves money at tool library

Auckland Library of Tools now has more tools for the occasional DIYer thanks to a grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.

Cultural 17 Sep 2020

Ko te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau e tautoko ana i Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Māori Language Week kicks off on Monday 14 September with events and activities for everyone.

Cultural 16 Sep 2020

Groundbreaking Māori Outcomes framework gets committee approval

Last month, the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee approved Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau – the council group’s performance measurement framework for Māori Outcomes.

14 Sep 2020

Council home page goes bilingual with te reo toggle

From Monday 14 September, visitors to the council website will be able to toggle the home page language between English and te reo Māori.

14 Sep 2020

Support available for Auckland businesses

Auckland’s economic development agency wants the region’s businesses to know it has their backs.

11 Sep 2020

International troupe Hatenkohro to perform in Auckland

Tokyo-based performance troupe Hatenkohro is bringing their lively musical ensemble to Auckland’s city centre on Wednesday 19 February.

11 Sep 2020

Council’s seismic risk programme

Auckland Council is currently identifying the earthquake risk of council-owned buildings, following new legislation which came into effect in 2017.

City Centre Waterfront 11 Sep 2020

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.

Waste 10 Sep 2020

How the construction industry is tackling waste

Council WMIF funds help incubate new ideas to reduce construction and demolition waste from going to landfill.

Waste 10 Sep 2020

Staff applauded after Waiheke asbestos cleanup

Prompt actions by staff at the Waiheke Community Resource Recycling Park are being applauded after asbestos was incorrectly dropped off there.

Waste 10 Sep 2020

All Heart NZ making a tonne of difference

An Auckland charity is working with businesses to redirect their waste and repurpose unwanted items with the help of Auckland Council WMIF funding.