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Council news 12 Sep 2023

Auckland Council approves over $13 million of sport and recreation facilities funding in Tāmaki Makaurau

The significant investment will help more Aucklanders participate in community sport and recreation activities. 

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Auckland’s 30-year Water Strategy announces its first annual update

The Auckland Water Strategy (2022 – 2050) is Auckland Council’s 30-year approach to water, guided by the vision te mauri o te wai, that the life-sustaining capacity of Auckland’s water is protected and enhanced.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Call for infrastructure to lead growth

Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

Sports / Leisure 8 Sep 2023

Finishing goal for Ellerslie football fans

An Auckland Council backed project supporting female participation in sport has reached a major milestone.

Finance 1 Sep 2023

Auckland Council confirms sale of Auckland International Airport shares

Auckland Council has confirmed the sale (partial sell-down) of Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) shares, as signalled in its Annual Budget 2023/2024.

Council news 31 Aug 2023

New Papakura water treatment plant boosts Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres

The new $81m Papakura Water Treatment Plant will help boost Auckland’s water supply by 12 million litres a day when it goes into service on Thursday 31 August, 2023.

Council news 30 Aug 2023

Things you need to know about Māori seats...

Auckland Council wants to know if you think Māori seats should be introduced onto the Governing Body of Auckland Council. To help you provide your feedback, we’ve summarised some key points to consider…

Council news 30 Aug 2023

Studio One Toi Tū to reopen after seismic retrofit 

With seismic strengthening now complete, Studio One Toi Tū is ready to open its doors

Council news 29 Aug 2023

Have Your Say on Auckland’s storm recovery and resilience

Throughout August, Aucklanders are being invited to provide feedback on plans for major investment in Tāmaki Makaurau to help recover from the extreme weather events that took a major toll on the region in 2023.

Council news 25 Aug 2023

Major milestone reached in storm recovery with Government funding announced

Auckland Council’s Governing Body yesterday approved in principle a more than $2 billion recovery package to improve Auckland’s storm resilience and co-fund buyouts for properties that are most vulnerable to extreme weather in the future.

Council news 23 Aug 2023

Auckland Council committee achieves its $5 million savings target for the year

Auckland Council’s Revenue, Expenditure and Value Committee has hit its $5 million savings target for the 2023/2024 financial year.

Council news 21 Aug 2023

What if I can’t pay my rates?

We know that for some people, rates are a considerable cost. If anyone is concerned about being able to pay rates, we encourage them to get in touch with our credit control team to discuss what options are available and how we can help.

Council news 21 Aug 2023

Māori seats – it’s time to have your say

From August 21 to September 24, Aucklanders will be asked for their views on whether Auckland Council should have Māori seats on its governing body.

Council news 18 Aug 2023

Main road into Muriwai to reopen at 10am Monday 21 August

Another major milestone in Auckland’s storm recovery will be reached on Monday with the lifting of the Motutara Road cordon, at Muriwai.

Council news 18 Aug 2023

An infamous Aucklander heads for Taranaki

Rogue pig that has caused traffic chaos and evaded capture, finally has a new home

Council news 14 Aug 2023

Auckland Council provides update on risk categorisation process

Auckland Council is making progress on complex risk categorisation process for flood affected properties.