News

Dogs 1 Mar 2019

Bandit the puppy travels across the country to find a home

Nothing is too difficult when it comes to finding homes for the dogs at Auckland Council’s animal shelters.

1 Mar 2019

Auckland’s new winter festival to ignite the senses

Save the date for Auckland’s exciting new winter festival, Elemental AKL, July 1- 31, 2019

Waste 1 Mar 2019

Keeping our waterways free of waste

How we're stopping hazardous substances entering our waterways.

Policies / Regulations 1 Mar 2019

Top marks for improved quality of council reports

The quality of Auckland Council’s reporting has been assessed as among the best in the country.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 1 Mar 2019

A message from Auckland Mayor Phil Goff

In March, OurAuckland will be focusing on Te Mauri o Te Wai / The Value of Water.

Dogs 28 Feb 2019

Aucklanders to have say on dog rules in April

Aucklanders will have the opportunity to have their say on proposed changes to dog rules from 1 April.

28 Feb 2019

Insights: greenfield development that works for Auckland

Auckland has a housing shortfall and pressure to develop previously undeveloped (greenfield) land is strong.

Community 28 Feb 2019

Grant recipients foster social inclusion and equity

Regional Community Development Grants totalling $295,000 have been awarded to 14 community organisations.

Community 28 Feb 2019

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – eCoTrack

Meet February's Pest-Free Hero, eCoTrack, a winner of a Mayoral Conservation Award.

27 Feb 2019

Protection of Okura’s environment now certain

The distinctive environment of the Okura area is now protected from future urbanisation following the proposed withdrawal of a High Court appeal that sought major development in the area.

Transport 25 Feb 2019

Extra services to cope with peak transport demand

Auckland Transport is gearing up for 'March madness'.

25 Feb 2019

The new OurAuckland magazine has dropped!

Look out for the March edition of OurAuckland, in letterboxes this weekend.

25 Feb 2019

New record for building activity in Auckland

In the year ending December 2018, 10,637 dwellings were ‘completed’ by having a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) issued.

Theatre / Performance 25 Feb 2019

Pop Poetry lifts words off the page with music

In a first for Pop Poetry, music will join light projection to lift words off the page.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 22 Feb 2019

How to prepare for storms and king tides

Stay prepared for possible summer storms and flooding this weekend.

Policies / Regulations 22 Feb 2019

Update on Avondale Business Association

Auckland Council can confirm that it has now written to the Avondale Business Association regarding concerns over its financial and governance practices.