News

Transport 9 Sep 2020

South Auckland streets to be safer and more people-friendly

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has announced an additional $10.1 million investment through the Innovating Streets for People pilot fund to make towns and cities more people-friendly, in addition to $13.95 million announced in June.

9 Sep 2020

Council appoints new board for merged CCO entity

Auckland Council has appointed a new seven-member board of directors to oversee the merger of council-controlled organisations Regional Facilities Auckland and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development and to govern the merged entity follo...

8 Sep 2020

Council agrees CCO Review recommendations

Governing Body unanimously agrees to all 64 recommendations, including the merger Regional Facilities Auckland and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development by 1 December 2020.

Mayor 8 Sep 2020

Mayor Goff welcomes CCO merger recommendation

Mayor Phil Goff today welcomed an independent review which includes a recommendation to merge two of Auckland’s council-controlled organisations into one.

Cultural 3 Sep 2020

Revised Auckland Diwali Festival offers more ways to enjoy this age-old Indian celebration

Aucklanders will have more ways to celebrate Diwali this year, with the Auckland Diwali Festival set to be held at multiple locations across the Auckland region from 27 October to 14 November.

Libraries 3 Sep 2020

EBook readers look on the bright side during lockdown

Auckland Council Libraries record 140,000 e-issues in latest Alert Level 3.

2 Sep 2020

Advisory Panels return for new term

Auckland Council’s demographic advisory panels kicked off a new three-year term this week, ensuring the views of Aucklanders spanning generations, cultures, ethnicities and abilities continue to be represented in council decisions.

Sports / Leisure 1 Sep 2020

Calling all City Skippers for the 36th America’s Cup

The hunt is on for volunteers to help bring Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to life as part of its City Skippers volunteer programme for the 36th America’s Cup presented by PRADA.

1 Sep 2020

New council chief takes up the reins

Jim Stabback joins Auckland Council.

Policies / Regulations 31 Aug 2020

Council helps businesses make better use of outdoor space in Level 2

Auckland Council is working with the city’s cafe and restaurant owners to help them make better use of their outdoor space – fast-tracking the application process for outdoor dining licences.

Community 27 Aug 2020

Community funding not forgotten

Auckland Council's Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee allocates community funding.

26 Aug 2020

Big penalty for environmental pollution

Auckland Council prosecution sees golf resort fined $86,000 for pumping untreated sewage into the environment.

Waste 26 Aug 2020

Funding welcomed for upgrade of Auckland recycling facilities

$16.6 million in funding will allow Auckland to increase its recycling processing capacity by 28 per cent.

24 Aug 2020

Essential travel only to Waiheke and Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Mayor Phil Goff and local board chairs are reminding Aucklanders to stay local and avoid day trips to the Waiheke and Aotea / Great Barrier Island.

Arts 21 Aug 2020

SUSO 2020 re-shaped to keep the dream alive

Stand Up Stand Out has moved quickly to re-shape its format, aiming to help keep the music dream alive for the city’s young music talent.

Transport 21 Aug 2020

New options for biking and scooting around Auckland

While rental e-scooters, e-bikes and bikes are out of action during Alert Level 3, Auckland Council and AT have been busy assessing and reviewing applications for the new rental licence period set to start next month.