News

Waste 25 Feb 2020

Become a hydration hero with Auckland Council

Refill NZ has teamed up with Wai Auckland establish a network of more than 1000 water stations across the region by mid-2021.

Transport 25 Feb 2020

Extra seats on buses and trains

Auckland Transport is promising extra capacity on buses and trains for the busiest time of the year as Aucklanders head back to work and study.

Waste 24 Feb 2020

Hazardous waste sparking recycling truck fires

Gas cooker canisters, lighter fluid cans, or a motor vehicle cambelt wrapped around a packer mechanism are the probable culprits in another recycling truck fire last week.  Auckland Council is again warning Aucklanders of the dangers truck blazes...

21 Feb 2020

Tankers deliver 4 million litres of water to affected communities

Since Saturday, Auckland Council’s tanker-to-tanker water delivery initiative has delivered almost four million litres of water to rural communities.

Community 21 Feb 2020

Events in Auckland pick up the PACE!

The council's Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee allocates Regional Events Funding

Community 21 Feb 2020

Community Development Grants support Auckland’s thriving communities

Auckland Council's Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee allocates Regional Community Development Funding.

Cycling 21 Feb 2020

New rental e-bike operator in town

Cycling options for Aucklanders are set to increase in the new year, with a new rental e-bike operator setting up shop in the city.

20 Feb 2020

Value for Money front and centre as committee holds inaugural meeting

Today's inaugural Value for Money Committee continues a focus on driving savings and cost-effectiveness across the council family.

20 Feb 2020

Community water collection sites

Get information on locations where you can collect water and council facilities providing water and showers.

Environment 19 Feb 2020

Auckland Council reduces water usage

In line with water conservation efforts across the region, Auckland Council is exploring ways to reduce use of water at its facilities across the region to make savings where savings are possible.

19 Feb 2020

Auckland Council’s tanker programme delivers relief to parched rural communities

Information on commercial water tank supply in the Auckland region.

Environment 19 Feb 2020

Chick-chasing Gavin living the dream in his bachelor pad

It’s now a case of `birds of a feather flock together’ for Gavin the rooster who has found his forever home in Drury after being adopted from the Auckland Council Manukau Animal Shelter.

Waste 18 Feb 2020

How we manage Auckland's holiday waste

The Auckland region sees around 50 million waste collections per year, and the busy summer holidays are no exception.

Environment 18 Feb 2020

Beating Auckland’s summer waste spike

Each year in Auckland, there is a seasonal spike in the amount of waste and recyclables produced between December and February. In January 2019, we created 17 per cent more recyclable materials and generated 9 per cent more rubbish than on an ave...

Have your say 18 Feb 2020

Love local, get vocal and shape your local board plan

Aucklanders are invited to shape the future of their communities, as local boards kick off engagement for their three year plans.

Heritage 18 Feb 2020

Two Auckland Council Libraries heritage collections receive UNESCO heritage recognition

The earliest New Zealand land weather records and a 1900s photographic collection have been recognised as being of national significance.