News

1 Nov 2019

Roger MacDonald resigns from Panuku

Panuku chair announces Chief Executive's departure from council development agency.

Transport 31 Oct 2019

Licensing to continue for rental e-scooters in Auckland

The evaluation of rental e-scooters in Auckland is finished and a decision has been made about how to proceed with licensing.

Policies / Regulations 31 Oct 2019

Explainer: e-scooter research and regulation

Learn how e-scooters are regulated and see the research that supports our decision making.

Transport 31 Oct 2019

First new electric train arrives in Auckland

The first of Auckland Transport's new electric trains has arrived in Auckland from the manufacturer in Spain.

Housing 30 Oct 2019

It’s not all doom and gloom says Chief Economist

Auckland’s economic outlook looks promising despite the speculation about an emerging global recession.

Libraries 30 Oct 2019

Immerse yourself in 1831 fashion with Auckland Libraries' Heritage Collection

An 1831 fashion magazine has arrived on Kura Heritage Collections Online.

Sports / Leisure 30 Oct 2019

Auckland is the place to be this weekend

Auckland is the place to be this weekend as it highlights artisan food, petrol-fuelled toys and the rugby league.

Policies / Regulations 30 Oct 2019

Vigilance urged when selling alcohol this silly season

Auckland Council’s Alcohol Licensing are urging businesses to be vigilant when checking the ages of people buying alcohol during this silly season

Beaches 30 Oct 2019

Landmark stormwater consents decision will protect environment and improve water quality

The Environment Court has granted Auckland Council a resource consent to improve the way it manages all stormwater discharges across the region.

Environment 30 Oct 2019

Kauri compliance high but locals their own worst enemy

Auckland Council compliance officers were out in force over the weekend, watching for people breaking the rules around the use of closed tracks and putting kauri at risk.

29 Oct 2019

Safeswim - your summer essential

Before you plunge into the water this summer, we recommend you go online to safeswim.org.nz.

25 Oct 2019

Final update: International Convention Centre fire

"No more smoke, no more big flames, but there is still work to do," says Fire and Emergency NZ.

Waste 25 Oct 2019

Reflection Friday - Recycling Week draws to a close

Today marks Reflection Friday in this year’s Recycling Week NZ.  It’s a chance to look back and see what we’ve learned and what we’ve done differently and to look ahead to what else we can do to create a more sustainable, waste-free Aotearoa.

25 Oct 2019

Smoke, fire and Auckland's air quality

We talk with resource consents specialist Paul Crimmins about air quality and clear the air on some misconceptions about smoke and air testing.

25 Oct 2019

Council working to remove water from NZICC basement

Auckland Council is working closely with Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Watercare to remove water from the basement of the New Zealand International Convention Centre safely.

Waste 25 Oct 2019

AUT students highlight food waste issues for young Kiwis

AUT students were caught off guard by human-sized fruits and vegetables running around the city campus recently.