News

Waste 26 Jun 2019

Soft plastic recycling returns to Auckland

Aucklanders can once again recycle their plastic shopping bags and plastic wrappers with the industry-led Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme back in action.

Plans / Projects 26 Jun 2019

Preparing for a future ready Auckland

The Future Ready Summit brings together employers, educators and young people to plan for the future of work in New Zealand.

Heritage 25 Jun 2019

Updated: Proposed Plan Change 26 - submission period extended

Proposed Plan Change 26 relates to the Special Character Areas Overlay of the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Plans / Projects 24 Jun 2019

A record $2.75 billion of capital investment for Auckland

Auckland Council’s Annual Budget for 2019/2020 has been formally adopted on 20 June 2019.

Transport 24 Jun 2019

Free public transport on Sunday 23 June

Leave the car at home this Sunday and take advantage of free public transport across Auckland.

Film 21 Jun 2019

Have your say on an updated Auckland Film Protocol

Auckland Council is asking Aucklanders what they think of a refresh to the Auckland Film Protocol.

Youth / Rangatahi 19 Jun 2019

Enter Auckland’s premier school music and dance competition

Don’t miss your chance to compete in Stand Up Stand Out – one of Auckland’s biggest performing arts contests.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 19 Jun 2019

Preparing for Auckland's next volcanic eruption

Auckland’s Emergency Management team will be featured in the documentary 'Beneath New Zealand', to be screened at 8.30pm on Sunday.

Policies / Regulations 19 Jun 2019

Auckland Council undertakes firearms audit

Auckland Council has audited the firearms it owns and is making changes to the way it stores, uses and maintains firearms, in accordance with new legislation.

Mayor 17 Jun 2019

Auckland Mayor Calls for radical reform to Building Act and Code

Mayor Phil Goff says the Building Act and Building Code need reform to make them fit for purpose to tackle NZ's housing crisis.

Akl Paths 17 Jun 2019

Explore Auckland's Māori identity with AklPaths

Visit AklPaths to find walks throughout Auckland that will help you to discover our area's thriving Māori identity.

Environment 14 Jun 2019

Mayor Goff hits million tree mark

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has fulfilled his pledge of planting a million trees in this term of council.

Sports / Leisure 13 Jun 2019

$508,000 awarded to sport and recreation projects

Thirteen organisations will receive a combined $508,000 of funding as part of the council’s regional sport and recreation grants programme.

Policies / Regulations 12 Jun 2019

Auckland Council's proposed freedom camping bylaw

Consultation has now closed on Auckland Council's proposed freedom camping bylaw.

Transport 12 Jun 2019

Transforming Auckland Public Transport – June 2019 Snapshot

Auckland is undergoing a quiet public transport revolution as passenger and trip numbers continue to rise.

Transport 12 Jun 2019

Auckland Transport to allow pets on trains from Sunday

Pets will be allowed on trains from 16 July as part of a trial introduced by Auckland Transport.