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Council news 10 Apr 2023

Tornado update: building assessments underway and CDC to close at 5pm

AEM and Auckland Council has today focussed on surveying the extent of the damaged caused by the tornado, coordinating building assessments and clean-up efforts.

Council news 5 Apr 2023

Preparing for a more sustainable future

Auckland Council employees have today heard about the first phase in a change proposal that will see changes to the way work is delivered across the council and a reduction in staff numbers. 

Parks / Outdoors 5 Apr 2023

Where to go this Easter weekend – while staying away from the west

Tāmaki Makaurau is home to an array of regional parks, campgrounds, beaches and walks and Auckland Council has you covered for ways to explore the great outdoors this Easter weekend.

Council news 5 Apr 2023

New chair for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

Auckland Council has appointed Vicki Salmon as chair of the board for its council-controlled organisation Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.

Parks / Outdoors 31 Mar 2023

Select areas in west coast regional parks to open on 1 April

As we move to recovery, select areas within Te Rau Pūriri Regional Park and parts of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park will be re-opening on Saturday 1 April.

Council news 29 Mar 2023

Annual Budget 2023/2024 receives record breaking number of online submissions

Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024 consultation has closed with a total of 28,850 online submissions.

Council news 27 Mar 2023

Working in partnership to support the next phase of recovery

Auckland Council is proudly working in partnership with Auckland Foundation to support the recovery of Tāmaki Makaurau by launching a new fund.

Community 23 Mar 2023

Tuia rangatahi all in place

Six rangatahi Māori – including five wāhine toa - have filled the Tuia mentoring positions made available by the city’s southern local boards.

Council news 21 Mar 2023

One week left to have your say on the council's Annual Budget 2023/2024

With only one week to go, over 10,000 Aucklanders have submitted feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024, setting a busy pace for the first three weeks.

Finance 17 Mar 2023

Trust and transparency underpin council finances

Chief Executive Jim Stabback talks about opening the books and the council's commitment to transparency.

Council news 15 Mar 2023

Financial update – City Rail Link and storm impacts

Auckland Council, as one of the joint sponsors of the City Rail Link (CRL) project, has received a formal funding request from City Rail Link Limited at the same time as the council begins to more fully understand the financial challenges caused b...

Council news 14 Mar 2023

Auckland Council labelled ‘honest’ and ‘transparent’ at awards

Auckland Council has walked away with the CPA Australia New Zealand Integrated Reporting Award – Public Sector for a second time, for their Annual Report 2021/2022.

Environment 8 Mar 2023

Motorway truck fire: advice for neighbouring residents

Auckland Council’s Environmental Health specialists have spent the day visiting properties affected by this morning’s (Wednesday 8 March) truck fire on the southern motorway and have some advice for residents.

Council news 3 Mar 2023

Transition from response to recovery as National States of Emergency end for some regions

Auckland Emergency Management is transitioning from response to recovery as National States of Emergency have ended for some regions, including Auckland.

Council news 3 Mar 2023

Flood and cyclone damaged building assessments have almost been completed

Nearly all buildings impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle in Tāmaki Makaurau have now been assessed by our rapid building assessments team. Assessments continue today in Karekare after heavy rain at the weekend caused further slips.

Council news 1 Mar 2023

Have your say on our Annual Budget 2023/2024

Public consultation for the council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024 is open and Aucklanders are invited to have their say on a proposed mix of options to close a $295 million budget shortfall.