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Waste 19 Nov 2024

Over 10,000 tonnes recycled at Waiuku Community Recycling Centre’s 10-year mark

This month, Auckland’s first official Community Recycling Centre (CRC), Zero Waste Waiuku is celebrating 10 years of operation.

Mayor 19 Nov 2024

Mayor proposes to make council more democratic with major reforms

Mayor Wayne Brown has released his Draft Mayoral Proposal for Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2025-26, confirming proposed changes to council-controlled organisations.

Mayor 19 Nov 2024

CCO Reform: Frequently asked questions

All the FAQs on Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed reform of council-controlled organisations.

Media Release 19 Nov 2024

Mayor proposes to make council more democratic with major reforms

Mayor Wayne Brown has released his Draft Mayoral Proposal for the council’s Annual Plan 2025-26, confirming his intention for significant changes to council-controlled organisations.

Conservation 18 Nov 2024

Bat tracking and rediscovering the behaviour of a tiny native species

Going into bat for this threatened species.

Cultural 18 Nov 2024

Memorial planned for unmarked graves

Widespread consultation will take place before a memorial to the unmarked graves in Pukekohe Cemetery is put in place.

Environment 18 Nov 2024

Auckland diverts over 30,000 tonnes of food scraps from landfill

More than 30,000 tonnes of food scraps contributed by Aucklanders since the food scraps collections began in April last year have been used to produce renewable energy and fertiliser. 

Council news 18 Nov 2024

Certainty on way forward for homeowners in Auckland Council’s ‘Own Your Own Home’ scheme

Eke Panuku Development Auckland is set to take over management of Auckland Council’s ‘Own Your Own Home’ (OYOH) scheme.

Council news 18 Nov 2024

Councillor Greg Sayers visits Snells Wastewater Treatment Plant

Councillor Greg Sayers, alongside members of the Rodney Local Board, visited the Snells Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Environment 15 Nov 2024

Auckland communities empowered to lead bold action on climate disruption

Key highlights from Auckland Council's Sustainability Initiatives annual report.

Council news 14 Nov 2024

Returning the Te Wero Wynyard Crossing Bridge to service

The Te Wero Wynyard Crossing Bridge has been closed since March 2024 to undergo a significant programme of preventative maintenance works.

Council news 14 Nov 2024

Auckland Council advances Māori outcomes in Tāmaki Makaurau

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Council has released its Māori Outcomes Report for 2023/2024.

Rates 12 Nov 2024

Auckland Council savings hit $337m in the last three years

Auckland Council has exceeded its annual operating savings target, with $60.2 million saved in the 2023/24 financial year. This contributes to $332 million in savings over the last three years.

Finance 12 Nov 2024

Auckland Council savings continue to climb

Nearly 50 per cent of Auckland Council’s savings for this year have been achieved, as it works toward its $66 million savings target.

Development 12 Nov 2024

Final chance to influence council’s 30-year plan to share the cost of growth

Aucklanders are encouraged to provide feedback on a new development contributions policy that influences how the cost of Auckland’s growth is shared.

Emergency Recovery 12 Nov 2024

Storm Recovery Navigators reach out to Muslim community

The Recovery Navigation Service strives to respond to people of varying languages and cultures.