News

Rates 1 Sep 2017

Warning of potential rates scam

Auckland Council is warning residents of a potential scam which appears to be targeting members of the Chinese community.

Mayor 1 Sep 2017

Auckland Council Living Wage takes effect

The first phase of Auckland Council’s Living Wage policy came into effect on 1 September, lifting the wages of more than 1,500 employees to $18 per hour.

Dogs 1 Sep 2017

Do the right thing – Register your dog

If you have a dog, its registration should have been renewed by 1 August.

Mayor 31 Aug 2017

20 million rail trips in 12 months

Auckland's commuter train network has surpassed all its passenger forecasts to record 20 million train trips in one year, a mark that the network wasn't expected to hit for another three years.

Transport 30 Aug 2017

Double-decker buses being fixed as a precaution

Some of Auckland’s double-decker buses have been temporarily taken off the road as a precaution to fix a chassis fault.

Transport 30 Aug 2017

Auckland’s old diesel trains set for new life in Mozambique

Eight sets of engine units and carriages, as well as spare parts, are currently on a ship headed for Mozambique, where they will be used for passenger travel around the capital city of Maputo.

Educational 29 Aug 2017

What does your street's name mean?

Auckland Libraries’ database of Auckland City Street Names gathers verified information (where available) on the origins of names, dates of formation and name changes for streets in the former Auckland City Council area.

Libraries 29 Aug 2017

New Libraries website launches

The new Auckland Libraries website is now live, delivering an easy to use, mobile-first web experience that reflects the diversity of Auckland.

Sports / Leisure 29 Aug 2017

Consent granted for day/night cricket test

Resource consent has been granted for an international day/night cricket test to be held at Eden Park in March 2018.

Educational 29 Aug 2017

Book a librarian at Auckland Libraries

Did you know you can book a one-on-one session with a librarian to give you special training on the subject of your choice?

Cultural 28 Aug 2017

Read heritage blogs at Auckland Libraries

Auckland Libraries' heritage experts blog regularly about heritage and family history.

Cultural 28 Aug 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Learn te reo Māori a word at a time with our kupu o te wiki.

Environment 26 Aug 2017

Tips for trapping rats

Rats may be small but they have a massive impact on our native fauna and flora.

Plans / Projects 24 Aug 2017

Easter Sunday Trading decision

Mayor Phil Goff was in favour of preserving the status quo which allows three and a half days of little or no shop trading each year.

Development 23 Aug 2017

Photos add splash of colour to City Rail Link construction site

The City Rail Link’s Albert Street safety hoardings have gone from boring to beautiful with the addition of almost 100 photographic images of Albert Street architecture and businesses.

23 Aug 2017

Funding a fair deal

New or improved infrastructure can provide windfall gains for property values.