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14 Aug 2020

Emergency Committee decision digest – 21 May

A summary of today's Emergency Committee decisions

14 Aug 2020

Auckland Council announces further measures to manage financial impact of COVID-19

Voluntary pay cuts and an operating model review are among new measures announced today by Auckland Council to reduce the financial impact of COVID-19.

14 Aug 2020

Libraries and fitness centres to reopen

Libraries and fitness centres open progressively from 20 May with special health measures in place.

Mayor 14 Aug 2020

Auckland’s recovery vital to NZ’s recovery

Support for jobs and a big boost for social housing in this year’s budget are the two most important provisions for Auckland, says Mayor Phil Goff.

Environment 14 Aug 2020

Pest-proofing as boaties prepare to return to the water

In preparation for the return to the water, Auckland Council is urging boat owners to check their vessels for pests, both above and below the water, before heading out.

14 Aug 2020

Auckland’s heartbeat detected on seismograph network

The move from COVID-19 Alert Level 4 to 3 sees the reappearance of Auckland’s background noise showing the city’s heartbeat is no longer resting.

Policies / Regulations 14 Aug 2020

Leading-edge technology enables inspections from safe distance

While the building industry came to a standstill in COVID-19 Alert Level 4, remote building consents continued thanks to Auckland Council’s leading-edge technology.

Waste 14 Aug 2020

Paper recycling resumes in Auckland

Paper and cardboard recycling processing in Auckland will resume as normal for May, as Auckland Council has been able to secure an overseas market for up to 4000 tonnes of mixed paper and cardboard materials.

12 Aug 2020

Court supports redesigned Ōrewa sea wall

The Environment Court has released an interim decision on the proposed Ōrewa sea wall, stating “resource consents are granted” for the project.

Mayor 10 Aug 2020

Auckland Council adopts Emergency Budget

Funding to retain key council services and deliver a $2.57 billion infrastructure programme is at the heart of Auckland Council’s Emergency Budget, formally adopted by the Governing Body.

Libraries 10 Aug 2020

Te Manawa community facility wins architecture award

Te Manawa Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility has been named as a winner in the public architecture category at this year’s Auckland Architecture Awards.

Transport 10 Aug 2020

Busway bridge launched over Tamaki River

In a first for New Zealand, a new bridge is being slowly pushed across the Tamaki River as part of the $1.4b Eastern Busway.

Beaches 7 Aug 2020

Safeswim takes another international award

Global Water Intelligence today awarded Auckland Council’s Safeswim programme a coveted Global Water Award.

Waste 7 Aug 2020

10 ways to say goodbye to plastics

Plastic Free July may have finished but there are always plenty of opportunities to take on the challenge of reducing our use of plastic.

Waste 7 Aug 2020

Auckland welcomes a $10 million investment in new zero waste infrastructure

Auckland Council welcomes the Ministry for the Environment announcement of $10.67 million for improvements to the Community Recycling Centres as part of the Resource Recovery Network across the Auckland region.

Youth / Rangatahi 7 Aug 2020

Music stars join five SUSO hubs

Auckland Council enables leading lights from music industry to support young talent.