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Governing Body votes against deep sea oil drilling
Auckland Council’s Governing Body has voted to oppose the proposed offering of petroleum exploration permit applications in the Northland-Reinga and Taranaki Basins, in its submission on the matter to the government.
Top five tips to help you pass a building inspection
Manager of Inspections Jeff Fahrensohn says there are some simple things you and your builder can do to save time and money on inspections.
Seven tips to help you keep it down
With parties, DIY and holidays soon on the cards, here's our guide to help you reduce noise and show consideration for your neighbours
Watch: what new food certificates mean for you
This short video explains the new protections for food service operators, patrons and customers.
New Progress Snapshot boosts council’s transparency
New initiative offers performance 'shapshot' at a glance.
Council to investigate smoking bylaw
Mayor Len Brown is applauding a council committee’s decision today to investigate a bylaw to make smoking in designated open spaces in Auckland illegal.
Dog pleads for registration tag
An Auckland dog has launched a video appealing to owners to complete their registration papers and keep their dogs 'legal' for the coming year.
Navigating the council's role in liquor licensing
Rob Abbott, Auckland Council Manager Alcohol Licensing, responds to the New Zealand Herald editorial 'Liquor rules work against the cause'.
Faster building consents on the way
Auckland Council’s building and resource divisions are being upgraded to make building consents easier, faster, more consistent and more tailored to customers’ needs.
Council scoops prestigious public sector award
Auckland Council’s bylaws review programme won the Prime Minister’s Supreme Award at last night’s Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) public sector excellence awards.
Amnesty registers 1,225 dogs
The Menacing Dogs Amnesty has expired, with 1,114 dog owners registering 1,225 dogs.
Substantial fine for building without resource consent
Auckland Council has welcomed an Auckland District Court decision to fine a property owner $30,000 for building a garage without resource consent.
Auckland Council working to improve consent services
Auckland Council is looking at new ways to improve building consent processes with aims of speeding approvals, reducing costs and ensuring consistency.
Auckland Council keeping up with surge in building consents
Auckland’s housing boom shows no signs of slowing, with a record 23,220 building consent applications received in the last year, up by 12 per cent.
Company accepts responsibility for chopping trees
Auckland Council has welcomed an Auckland District Court decision to convict a house moving company for cutting down three pohutukawa trees on public land.
Norfolk pine a safety risk
A scheduled notable tree in Mt Albert is likely to be removed to protect a heritage house.
