News

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Jul 2020

A shout-out from SUSO to schools: apply now

Auckland’s secondary school music showcase is back, but not as you know it, and is looking for entries for 2020.

Mayor 9 Jul 2020

Partnership to create 700 new jobs

700 new jobs on Auckland infrastructure and related environmental projects will be created over the next year, thanks to a $4.3 million dollar partnership launched this morning by Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni and Auckland Mayor Phil...

Libraries 8 Jul 2020

Call for submissions for ‘COVID-19 - A Snapshot in Time Archive’

Be a part of history and submit your writing, photographs, drawings, videos and sounds from lockdown.

Community 8 Jul 2020

Auckland Council urges responsible cat ownership

Keep your moggy safe and check out our guidelines for being a responsible cat owner.

Have your say 6 Jul 2020

Consultation closed on the Emergency Budget

You have until midnight on Friday 19 June to send your feedback on the Emergency Budget 2020/2021.

Hauraki Gulf 6 Jul 2020

Waiheke summer waste barge service closing soon

The summer waste barge service moored at Man O’ War Bay, Waiheke Island, will close on Friday, 7 February 2020, after Waitangi Day.

Environment 6 Jul 2020

Auckland Council’s summer waste barge service returns to Waiheke

Auckland Council’s summer waste barge service is returning to Waiheke Island to help boaties dispose of their waste and keep Auckland's Waitematā Harbour beautiful.

Community 6 Jul 2020

Libraries reach out to support kaumātua Māori

During lockdown, a group of Māori specialist staff from Auckland Council Libraries identified an opportunity to establish a service to engage with kaumātua Māori in these unprecedented times.

Cultural 6 Jul 2020

Auckland events scene stacked for spring and summer

Auckland is gearing up for a spring season of major events, a prelude to a stacked summer schedule as the region looks forward to 2021 – the region’s largest planned year of major events.

6 Jul 2020

Auckland Council’s contribution to the America’s Cup

How our $113m is allocated to provide lasting legacy for Auckland.

6 Jul 2020

Gather around these sizzling Auckland BBQ spots

Fire up the grill on one of Auckland Council's free barbecues.

Community 6 Jul 2020

Together we can support local

Give a shout out to your favourite local business by checking-in or tagging them on social and using the hashtag #togetherwecansupportlocal.

6 Jul 2020

10 amazing picnic spots in Auckland

Our favourite places in Auckland to have a picnic.

Environment 2 Jul 2020

Auckland to South East Asia – no passport required at Auckland Zoo

With the opening of a new primate habitat for orangutans and siamangs at Auckland Zoo, Kiwis can now embark on the first leg of an amazing wildlife experience through South East Asia.

Policies / Regulations 1 Jul 2020

Simplifying fees and charges to improve accuracy

Customers will soon find it easier to budget for project costs when they apply for consents and licences through Auckland Council’s Regulatory Service.

Waste 30 Jun 2020

Plastic Free July 2020: sign up now

Ditch those single-use plastics and join the Plastic Free July Aotearoa Challenge.