News

Environment 24 Jul 2020

Kōkako rescue mission a success

Auckland Council rangers swooped to the rescue of a juvenile kōkako at the weekend.

Finance 22 Jul 2020

Emergency Budget "hardest" in memory

Councillors faced tough decisions around the budget cuts, while endeavouring to deliver public services to Aucklanders.

Environment 21 Jul 2020

Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan reaches milestone

Auckland's Climate Plan reaches another milestone with the adoption of text at Environment and Climate Change Committee meeting.

Waste 21 Jul 2020

Old tyres cost illegal dumper $860 in court

A man who illegally dumped 12 tyres on a west Auckland roadside has been prosecuted and required to pay more than $800 in fines, clean-up fees and court costs following an investigation by Auckland Council.

Environment 21 Jul 2020

Auckland Council urges rural residents to consider a second tank

Auckland Council is encouraging rural residents reliant on rainfall for their water supply and who have only one storage tank, to install a second one in preparation for another dry summer.

Cultural 20 Jul 2020

Share your cuisine, crafts and talent at Auckland Diwali Festival

The hunt is on for stallholders and performers for this year's Diwali Festival, taking place on 31 October and 1 November.

Transport 20 Jul 2020

Integrated fares launching for ferries

From Saturday 26 July, ferry customers will have a simpler and more affordable journey across Auckland Transport's network.

20 Jul 2020

Community views central to planning in Albert-Eden

Building resilient communities, a sustainable environment and places that meet a wide range of uses are among proposals included in the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan now open for feedback.

Transport 20 Jul 2020

Plan ahead for the Western Line closure from Friday to Sunday

Western Line train customers need to start planning their journey for this Friday 17 July, as important rail work means a full three-day closure.

17 Jul 2020

New Auckland Council Chief Executive appointed

Mayor Phil Goff today announced the appointment of Auckland Council’s new chief executive, Jim Stabback.

16 Jul 2020

Auckland Council endorses Mayor Phil Goff’s Emergency Budget proposal

Emergency Budget 2020/2021 responds to the $750 million fiscal hole caused by the COVID-19 crisis and the urgent need for more water infrastructure.

Finance 15 Jul 2020

Postponement of Auckland Council 2020 revaluation

The Valuer-General has agreed to Auckland Council’s request to defer its 2020 general revaluation for one year because of difficulties caused by COVID-19.

Waste 15 Jul 2020

Auckland Council welcomes Government funding for recycling infrastructure

$124 million investment good news for environment and economy.

Mayor 15 Jul 2020

Final decision-making process for Auckland Council’s $750 million fiscal hole starts

Decision-making for this year’s Emergency Budget has been one of the toughest in the history of Auckland Council, said Mayor Phil Goff, as councillors have worked to plug a $750 million fiscal hole.

Cycling 14 Jul 2020

Community bike fund open for applications

Community groups around Auckland can now apply for a fund which encourages more people to ride bikes, more often.

14 Jul 2020

Auckland Transport correcting Holidays Act miscalculations for current and former employees

Auckland Transport wants to contact former employees affected by Holidays Act 2003 miscalculations.