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Have your say 26 Aug 2018

Bylaw changes to further protect the health of Aucklanders

Auckland Council wants to ensure services have appropriate hygiene or health practices in place.

Transport 7 Aug 2018

Six more red light safety cameras to save lives

Cameras are being installed at high-risk intersections to reduce dangerous driving and help save lives.

Policies / Regulations 1 Aug 2018

Wastewater bylaws: Consultation open

Auckland Council is proposing to revoke four legacy bylaws relating to the regulation of on-site wastewater management.

Environment 31 Jul 2018

The vision for Auckland 2050 now online

The Auckland Plan 2050, which sets the direction for Auckland’s future and how the region will grow and change over the next 30 years, is now available online.

Policies / Regulations 12 Jul 2018

Record sentence for property developer

Unprecedented sentence a warning to others.

Dogs 22 Jun 2018

Opinion: Dog friendly public transport in Auckland

Cathy Casey makes the case for allowing dog owners to choose whether to contain or leash their dog on public transport.

City Rail Link 18 Jun 2018

Auckland Transport Board considers Regional Land Transport Programme

On Wednesday 20 June the Board of Auckland Transport will consider the Regional Land Transport Programme.

Dogs 8 Jun 2018

Jump online and save on dog registration

Dog owners can now renew their dog registrations online.

Housing 22 May 2018

Opinion: the true cost of building consents

Penny Pirrit, Auckland Council's Director Regulatory Services, sets the record straight about building consents.

Cycling 1 Mar 2018

Auckland’s first dockless bike share licence extended

Auckland Council is extending the street trading licence of the region’s first dockless bike share system.

Transport 15 Dec 2017

First dockless bike share licence issued

Auckland Council has issued its first mobile trading licence for a dockless bike share system.

Pools 28 Nov 2017

Rules around home pools this summer

Summer is a great time for a splash in the pool, but pool ownership comes with responsibilities.

Community 17 Nov 2017

ACP cladding investigation update

Auckland Council’s investigation into buildings across the Auckland region that potentially have aluminum composite panels (ACP) in their construction is nearing completion.

Dogs 10 Nov 2017

Successful year for Auckland’s dog team

Keeping dogs a positive part of life in Auckland has kept the council’s Animal Management team busy over the past year.

Housing 17 Oct 2017

A guide to cross lease properties

Cross leases can be complicated and not everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities – or what Auckland Council’s obligations are.

Environment 11 Oct 2017

6000 trees protected in the Unitary Plan

Central government’s removal of general tree protection in most urban areas has shifted focus on how remaining tools for protection of urban vegetation are performing.