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Council news 4 Jul 2024

Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai

Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai.

Council news 4 Jul 2024

Watercare Services Chair appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Geoff Hunt as chair of Watercare Services Limited.

Council news 1 Jul 2024

New round of rental micromobility licences

Applications for the next round of rental e-scooter and rental bike licences will be accepted from July.

Council news 27 Jun 2024

How we represent you: Auckland Council wants feedback

Auckland Council is preparing to seek feedback on the number of elected members Tāmaki Makaurau has, how they are elected, and where electoral boundaries lie, ahead of next year’s local body elections.

Environment 27 Jun 2024

Achieving better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour

Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee recently adopted a high-level strategic direction to achieve better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour and endorsed a forward work programme.

Mayor 27 Jun 2024

Long-term Plan adopted by councillors secures 10-year direction for Auckland

Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has been adopted by the Governing Body - geared at sustainably managing regional growth and providing the greatest benefit to Auckland’s many communities.

Council news 26 Jun 2024

Restoring access to the Waitākere Ranges

For Auckland Council’s rangers in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park team, the past year has been a busy one.

Council news 21 Jun 2024

Huia 1 watermain ninety per cent complete

Watercare’s new Huia 1 watermain, stretching from Auckland’s western reservoirs in Titirangi to Newmarket, is on track to be in service by April next year.

Conservation 19 Jun 2024

Hihi return to Shakespear Regional Park

“There is high potential for this project to contribute to the overall conservation of hihi into the future so we are doing everything we can to get the setting right for success,.

Council news 19 Jun 2024

Creative Community Scheme opens for applications

Emerging Auckland artists and creatives can now apply for Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) grants, delivered by Auckland Council in partnership with Creative New Zealand.

Council news 12 Jun 2024

Te Kōwhai Nui (The Big Yellow) safeguards marine ecosystem during Te Whau Pathway construction

Leaving minimal impact on the environment is top of mind as Auckland Council builds a new pathway.

Community 11 Jun 2024

Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised

The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.

Council news 6 Jun 2024

Watercare Services Limited directors appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Andrew Clark and Frederik Cornu to the board of Watercare Services Limited.

Council news 5 Jun 2024

New council executive leadership team announced

Chief Executive Phil Wilson has announced his new leadership team, with changes to be in place by the end of June.

Council news 31 May 2024

Auckland main stadium options invited to feasibility stage

The recommendation of the Stadium Venues Working Group was presented to Auckland Council’s Governing Body meeting on Thursday 30 May.

Council news 31 May 2024

Auckland arborists go out on a limb to protect our precious trees

Arbor Day on 5 June is the perfect time to appreciate our natural wonders.