News

Mayor 23 Aug 2017

Annual Budget decisions made

On 1 June Auckland Council voted on Mayor Phil Goff’s Annual Budget 2017/2018.

Transport 23 Aug 2017

Auckland Council agrees to new electric trains

Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee has agreed in principle to the purchase of 17 new electric trains for a combined total of up to $207 million.

Housing 23 Aug 2017

Housing First places 150 people into homes

Mayor Phil Goff is thrilled with Housing First's progress over four months that has seen 150 people supported into 93 permanent homes across Auckland.

Mayor 23 Aug 2017

Auckland to host APEC

Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed confirmation that Auckland will host APEC 2021 Leaders’ Week, 8 – 14 November.

Mayor 23 Aug 2017

Mayor Goff outlines priorities for 10-year budget

“Our vision for Auckland is a world class city where talent wants to live. It must be the city which can keep the best and brightest of our young people in New Zealand while competing globally with other cities around the world for skills, entrepr...

Transport 23 Aug 2017

WATCH: Auckland's smarter bus network

Auckland's simpler, more integrated public transport network will provide better access around Auckland for more people, at more times of the day, more often.

Development 23 Aug 2017

A very simple guide to the unitary plan

Everyone has questions about the Auckland Unitary Plan. Here are some answers.

Plans / Projects 22 Aug 2017

New Auckland Council website live

If you visit the Auckland Council website today the homepage will look quite different.

Educational 22 Aug 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

This week's word is useful for anyone visiting a marae or museum.

Plans / Projects 21 Aug 2017

'Sandrine' starts work at Britomart

A new 90- tonne compact piling rig has started work at downtown Auckland where the CRL tunnels are being built in the Chief Post Office / Britomart Transport Centre building.

Community 16 Aug 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

Te Kupu o te Wiki for the week starting Rāapa, te 16 Hereturikōkā is wharekai: food house, cafeteria, eatery

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 16 Aug 2017

Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management changes name

Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management has changed its name and is now known as Auckland Emergency Management.

16 Aug 2017

Rachel Hunter new ambassador for Auckland

“I’m a proud Kiwi. Auckland is where I was born and will always be home,” says Rachel Hunter.

Community 15 Aug 2017

Discover your family history at Auckland Libraries

We speak to Marie Hickey from Auckland Libraries for her tips and tricks to start your search for your ancestors.

Youth / Rangatahi 14 Aug 2017

Auckland Leisure to teach safe boating

Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre has partnered with Coastguard Boating Education.

Dogs 11 Aug 2017

Ruby finds her forever home

It’s one of the most heartbreaking aspects of the job at an animal shelter; a dog abandoned by their owner after years of loyalty. But this tale has a happy ending.