News

Housing 25 Nov 2015

Good progress in two years of Housing Accord

The Auckland Housing Accord is freeing up land faster for housing and helping drive increasing momentum in residential construction.

Libraries 25 Nov 2015

Love of libraries spans the generations

The matriarch of four generations of Auckland Libraries users always told her children you’re never alone as long as you have a good book – and they listened.

Arts 24 Nov 2015

Hearts of the City: Elsie

The most recent addition to the Hearts of the City series of art on walls around the city is the huge and stunning portrait, Elsie, created by Askew One.

Plans / Projects 24 Nov 2015

Growth poses challenges for council’s regulatory services

Auckland’s strong population growth is contributing to unprecedented demand for regulatory services, the council’s Finance and Performance Committee has heard.

Educational 24 Nov 2015

Zoo Tales: Meet the meat eaters!

Carnivores team leader Lauren introduces us to her team.

24 Nov 2015

Tourism injects record $6.5b into Auckland economy

Record numbers of international and domestic visitors to Auckland have resulted in a record-breaking contribution of $6.5 billion to the local economy.

Youth / Rangatahi 24 Nov 2015

Big ideas take out DigMyIdea

Some big digital ideas stood out from the pack to win the first DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge, announced in Auckland over the weekend of 21 and 22 November.

Plans / Projects 24 Nov 2015

Mayoral Office budget released

Details on Auckland Mayoral Office budget for the last financial year have been publicly released.

Environment 24 Nov 2015

Preparing Auckland for rising sea levels

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released a report on sea level rise, with recommendations for an overhaul of the way New Zealand is preparing for the impacts of climate change.

Environment 24 Nov 2015

Port Future Study consultants appointed

A group of independent consultants has been chosen to identify and evaluate options for the long-term future of Auckland’s port.

Community 24 Nov 2015

Aucklanders mourn loss of Jonah Lomu

Mayor Len Brown says Jonah Lomu will be remembered as a great Aucklander and a great New Zealander who left his mark both on and off the rugby field.

Community 24 Nov 2015

Winning the battle against graffiti vandalism   

Incidents of tagging have reduced since the council's graffiti vandalism prevention service was set up.

Environment 24 Nov 2015

Council’s commitment to energy savings

Auckland Council has announced a commitment to improve the way it uses energy, as part of a three-year partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).

Housing 24 Nov 2015

Wynyard Quarter plans win international award

Plans for Wynyard Quarter's central precinct on Auckland’s waterfront have been honoured with a prestigious international award.

Housing 24 Nov 2015

50,000 homes enabled under SHAs

Housing Project Office Director Ree Anderson describes how Auckland Council is enabling the building of thousands of new homes.

Whanau friendly 24 Nov 2015

Zoo Tales: Ducks to water

It was the perfect sunny day to release six pāteke (brown teal) on Rotoroa Island in this week’s Zoo Tales episode. Watch them take to their new wetland homes like ducks to water!