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Rates 3 Mar 2021

Budget locks savings in

Deputy Mayor and Franklin Ward Councillor Bill Cashmore says the 10-year Budget now open for consultation locks in savings already identified.

Finance 2 Mar 2021

Adjustments to Water Quality Targeted Rate proposed in Auckland's Recovery Budget

To help build on improvements we have made to our beaches and waterways and bring some of the work forward by six years, our Recovery Budget is proposing two changes to the Water Quality Targeted Rate - extend it from 2028 until 2031 and increase...

2 Mar 2021

Call for North Shore residents to make their voices heard

North Shore residents are urged to help shape the future of their communities by having their say on Auckland Council’s proposed 10-year Budget - now open for public feedback.

Rates 2 Mar 2021

10-year Budget needs careful thought

Councillor Daniel Newman is urging his Manurewa-Papakura constituents to get involved in the 10-year Budget consultation.

Community 2 Mar 2021

Te reo reflects Paerata Rise's Methodist history

Ten new street names in Franklin's rapidly-growing Paerata Rise reflect the area's Methodist history and reference the Bible.

Environment 2 Mar 2021

Feral pigs close to eradication on Waiheke

A feral pig control programme on Waiheke has successfully reached a point where eradication is possible thanks to support from Ngāti Pāoa and other landowners and the Natural Environment Targeted Rate.

1 Mar 2021

Global recognition for Dominion Road nightlife

The Dominion Road precinct the first destination in the Southern hemisphere to achieve Purple Flag status.

Plans / Projects 26 Feb 2021

The transformation of downtown to continue with development opportunity

The revitalisation of the city centre’s downtown precinct is set to continue with Panuku Development Auckland and Auckland Transport working together to find a development partner for the Downtown Car Park.

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14 Sep 2024

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14 Sep 2024

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14 Sep 2024

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14 Sep 2024

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