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Young Papakura leader steps up to new role
A new leadership role on Auckland Council’s Youth Advisory Panel seems a natural fit for Papakura’s young trailblazer Kritika Selach, aged 21.
Bringing arts to our communities
Auckland’s Creative Communities Scheme is open for applications.
New timeline for property revaluation
Auckland Council is in the process of delivering its three-yearly property revaluations, ahead of the 2025/2026 rating year.
Have Your Say: Let’s protect Auckland’s environment
The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation is open now until 8 December 2024 and Auckland Council is inviting Aucklanders to provide feedback.
Hui puts spotlight on emergency-readiness for Auckland’s disabled community
The hui sparked healthy discussions about how the community and agencies can do better during the next emergency event.
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.
Councillor Greg Sayers visits Snells Wastewater Treatment Plant
Councillor Greg Sayers, alongside members of the Rodney Local Board, visited the Snells Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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.
Auckland Council advances Māori outcomes in Tāmaki Makaurau
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Council has released its Māori Outcomes Report for 2023/2024.
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.
Watercare passes major milestone
On November 10 Piper (a tunnel-boring machine) completed the final leg of her journey to install a five-kilometre-long pipeline.
Hapū-led partnership launched to protect globally significant ecosystems and endangered species of the Kaipara
Poipoia Te Kākano means working together to protect the ecosystems home to the endangered indigenous species under threat from introduced pest animals.
Auckland Council gains living wage accreditation
The council has met the final condition in its journey to becoming a Living Wage Aotearoa accredited living wage employer.
Auckland Transport director appointed
Auckland Council has appointed Dale Dillicar as a director of Auckland Transport.
Speedway shift to Waikaraka Park decided
A decision has been made to consolidate speedway activities in Auckland.
Protecting the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour East coastlines
At its most recent meeting, the Policy and Planning Committee endorsed the latest two Shoreline Adaptation Plans – Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour East.
