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Council news 19 Sep 2024

Council property review saves Auckland ratepayers $17 million a year

A six-year review of Auckland Council-owned property has saved $17 million a year, at no cost to ratepayers.

Council news 18 Sep 2024

Ancient Muriwai lava megapillows gain global recognition

Unique formations of megapillow lava flows at Muriwai, that are millions of years old, are now listed among the world’s most significant geological sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences. 

Health / Wellbeing 16 Sep 2024

Local alcohol policy: Freeze on new liquor stores happening now

Auckland’s local alcohol policy starts coming into effect today, Monday 16 September.

Council news 13 Sep 2024

Skills for Industry programme puts 1,000 Aucklanders into sustainable employment

Under Ngā Puna Pūkenga, Auckland Council and MSD work in partnership with council contractors and small-to-medium-sized industry employers to create new roles for people who face barriers to the employment market.

Heritage 12 Sep 2024

Former home of Crown Lynn pottery added to historic heritage schedule

Purpose-built Ceramic House was added to the heritage schedule at today’s Policy and Planning Committee meeting.

Council news 9 Sep 2024

Finishing line in sight for Kahika wastewater upgrade

The Kahika wastewater pipeline is now in service.

Council news 6 Sep 2024

Inaugural board appointed to the Auckland Future Fund

The Auckland Future Fund’s inaugural board is in place, with three experienced directors confirmed to lead the new regional wealth fund.

Environment 4 Sep 2024

New native plant guide to help iwi, community nurseries prosper

The guide serves as a practical step-by-step reference for establishing and running a nursery for native plants.

Council news 3 Sep 2024

Beam’s e-scooter licence cancelled following serious compliance breach

The council has issued a decision today on e-scooter provider Beam's micromobility licence.

Council news 3 Sep 2024

Independent chair appointed to Group Shared Services Board

The Group Shared Services (GSS) Board has appointed Helen Robinson ONZM as independent chair of the GSS Board effective 4 September 2024.

Council news 3 Sep 2024

Trucking company hit with $45,000 fine for breach of Resource Management Act

A south Auckland trucking company and its owner were fined a total of $45,000 in the Auckland District Court.

Sports / Leisure 3 Sep 2024

$13.6 million boost to community sports facilities through Auckland Council grants

Councillor Richard Hills says the funding will help more Aucklanders to participate in community sport and recreation activities.

Council news 3 Sep 2024

Crime down in the city centre as new safety plan gets approval

A new plan for enhancing safety in the city centre has been endorsed by the Regulatory and Safety Committee.

Council news 2 Sep 2024

Governing Body flicks the switch to ‘open’ on workshops

From September, workshops of Auckland Council’s Governing Body will be set to ‘open by default’.

Sports / Leisure 16 Aug 2024

$3.2 million operating funding approved through Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Grant

Fifteen grassroots sports organisations across a range of codes, from all around the region, have received operating grants.

Council news 14 Aug 2024

Care for your coast

What do you value about Auckland’s coasts? We’re asking you to have your say and let us know what you think as different Shoreline Adaptation Plans come up for feedback over the course of the year.