News

Dogs 3 Dec 2019

Auckland Council's first pest detection dog retires after 11 years

Tūī, Auckland Council’s first and the country’s oldest pest detection dog, is putting her paws up after 11 years of hard work.

Libraries 3 Dec 2019

Robinson Crusoe sails into Auckland' Central City Library

Come along and see a 300-year-old copy of Robinson Crusoe at Auckland Council's Central City Library.

2 Dec 2019

New operators announced for e-scooter licences

Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have selected four operators to operate rental e-scooter businesses in Auckland for the next six months.

Beaches 2 Dec 2019

Is your beach safe for swimming this summer?

Before you head down to the water this summer, check conditions on our Safeswim website.

Libraries 2 Dec 2019

Your guide to Auckland Libraries podcasts

If you're on the hunt for a summer activity, Auckland Council Libraries has something for you with The Great Summer Read.

Sports / Leisure 2 Dec 2019

Five tips for setting your summer fitness goals

Auckland Council Pools and Leisure have your summer sorted to get you working towards your personal best.

Environment 2 Dec 2019

Council’s innovative construction waste partnership wins Partnering for Good Award

Auckland Council, TROW Group, and Green Way have won the Partnering for Good Award at the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2019.

29 Nov 2019

Racism has no place in our place

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore says racism has no place in the myriad of communities that make up our city.

Sports / Leisure 29 Nov 2019

Stay active with classes at Auckland Council leisure centres

Auckland Council pools and leisure centres offer a huge variety of affordable group fitness classes.

28 Nov 2019

Funding boost of $922,443 for regional environment projects

Auckland Council’s annual Regional Environment and Natural Heritage Grants allocates $922,443 to forty-nine community organisations to enhance Auckland’s natural environment.

28 Nov 2019

Auckland housing affordability: 26 per cent improvement since 2015

Auckland’s housing affordability has improved 26 per cent since mid-2015, according to a new report by Auckland Council’s Chief Economist.

28 Nov 2019

Company convicted, fined $28,000 for illegal dumping into stormwater network

An Auckland hydro vacuum excavation company has been convicted and fined for unlawfully discharging contaminants into a stormwater network.

Waste 27 Nov 2019

Auckland Council welcomes Government waste levy consultation announcement

Auckland Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement today by Associate Minister of the Environment, Hon Eugenie Sage, to increase funding support for waste minimisation initiatives and address New Zealand’s burgeoning waste challenge.

Transport 26 Nov 2019

NZ Bus services to be cancelled on Thursday

Services operated by NZ Bus will not run on Thursday 28 November between 8.15am and 2.45pm due to drivers meeting to discuss their collective agreement.

Educational 25 Nov 2019

How Auckland used to celebrate Christmas

Discover a few highlights of Auckland’s historic holiday sites.