News

Transport 3 Jun 2020

Safe speeds in Auckland on their way from June 30

New and safe speed limits on more than 600 roads across Auckland will come into force from 30 June 2020 onwards.

29 May 2020

Working with Māori and Pacific communities to reduce smoking

Auckland Council is proactively playing its part in working towards smokefree Tāmaki Makaurau as World Smokefree Day is marked on Sunday 31 May.

Dogs 29 May 2020

De-sexing subsidy available for some owners of menacing dogs

Auckland Council is encouraging owners of menacing dogs to de-sex their animals and offers a subsidy for some.

Community 29 May 2020

Welcome back, we’ve missed you!

Auckland Council buildings and facilities are reopening, and Aucklanders are thrilled to be back at their local libraries, youth centres, swimming pools and other community venues

28 May 2020

Emergency Committee and Governing Body decision digest – 28 May

A summary of today's Emergency Committee and Governing Body decisions

28 May 2020

Not going viral: How Auckland bounces back from COVID-19

Chief Economist David Norman expects a relatively sharp bounce back for Auckland's economy.

27 May 2020

More libraries, pools and venues to reopen across Auckland

Auckland Council will reopen the remainder of its libraries and most of its pools across the Auckland region from next week.

Policies / Regulations 26 May 2020

Building consents for low-risk projects gone

The Government’s scrapping of requirements for low risk building consents is good news, Auckland Council’s Building Consents Manager Ian McCormick says.

Environment 26 May 2020

Ambitious goals for ailing Hauraki Gulf

The Hauraki Gulf Forum yesterday adopted an updated set of ambitious goals for the Gulf.

26 May 2020

10 ways to keep warm, save money and care for the planet this winter

As we head into cooler weather, here are some key tips on how to create a warm, dry home while keeping costs down and caring for the planet.

Libraries 26 May 2020

On the job hunt? Get ahead of the pack with Auckland Council Libraries’ free resources

Free resources and services to help with your job search from Auckland Council Libraries.

25 May 2020

Another step toward Business Improvement District for Henderson

Central Henderson businesses are in line for a timely boost following the news that the establishment of a new Business Improvement District has been endorsed by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

22 May 2020

Quarantine and managed isolation

NZ's border control measures stop COVID-19 in its tracks.

Waste 21 May 2020

Matakana Greenswappers keep their neighbours fed during lockdown

Greenswappers keep their neighbours fed during lockdown with 141 kg of free local produce.

Waste 19 May 2020

Aotea / Great Barrier Island's Anamata Shop, the home of reuse, has moved

The Anamata Shop – home to the best of the island's upcycling and reusable household items – re-opened today in a new location at 66b Gray Road.

Waste 19 May 2020

Auckland household waste volumes up during lockdown

Glass recycling up 26 per cent in April, and 66 extra double-decker buses of waste went to landfill.