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Policies / Regulations 9 Aug 2017

Does your business comply with the new Food Act?

Auckland Council Environmental Health Officers have been busy working with thousands of businesses that serve and prepare food to help them comply with the new Food Act.

Housing 20 Jul 2017

You can now apply for building consents online

You can now complete every step of the building and resource consenting process online.

Community 13 Jul 2017

Stepping closer to a smokefree Auckland

Auckland’s Smokefree Policy is being updated to focus on Auckland Council's commitment to a healthier smokefree city.

Policies / Regulations 27 Jun 2017

Council proactively investigating ACP cladding

Auckland Council has worked to identify buildings around the region that use aluminium composite panels in their construction.

Policies / Regulations 30 Mar 2017

Fire rules to change now summer's over

The Auckland Rural Fire District season changes on 2 April, allowing open fires on the mainland without fire permits.

Dogs 7 Mar 2017

Save on your dog registration

You can reduce your dog registration costs by de-sexing your dog and gaining a Responsible Dog Owner Licence.

Policies / Regulations 24 Feb 2017

How to find the best people for your renovations

Thinking about remodelling the bathroom? Extending the kitchen?

Policies / Regulations 13 Feb 2017

Council responds to tree swings’ removal

Auckland Council is working with a small number of residents following a complaint about tree swings on council-owned land.

Housing 31 Jan 2017

Building boom scarcity invites innovation

Council building inspectors are seeing more building product substitutions, but it's important to make sure these comply with the New Zealand Building Code.

Community 30 Dec 2016

Check it's all right before you light

Throughout summer, a restricted fire season is in place on the mainland to reduce the risk of fires in rural communities.

Environment 22 Dec 2016

From pet hedgehogs to noisy cows: Quirky calls to council call centres

This year has been another busy one for Auckland Council, and that’s certainly been reflected at the council’s contact centres, where phones have been ringing off the hook.

Policies / Regulations 19 Dec 2016

One-click service easier and faster

More than 26 new ‘smart’ application forms went online this week alongside changes that allow log-in to council services via email, Google, Facebook or RealMe.