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$36.8 million target for savings on council ICT

Today the Finance and Performance Committee received a report outlining proposed savings of $36.8 million on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) costs with ongoing annual savings of $10.8 million thereafter.

Auckland gets Special Mention in Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2016

The jury recognised Auckland for “overcoming its planning challenges faced over the past 20 years, notably through a highly integrated and innovative governance model”.

Everybody’s talking about #AklConversations

Over 400 people packed into the Aotea Centre to hear Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, give a riveting talk on the issues affecting Auckland and how cities around the world are coming together to combat climate...

Watch: Auckland's laneway transformations

Auckland Council’s design champion Ludo Campbell-Reid and his team have been involved with a number of laneway transformations around the city – and the results for businesses and pedestrians have been impressive.

Cleaning up Auckland's waterways a metre at a time

Kaipara’s Hoteo River and the Kaipara Harbour will be the first to benefit from Million Metres crowd-funding project in Auckland.

Value of Auckland Council Group assets grows in six months

Auckland Council Group’s results for the six months to 31 December, showing its progress towards making Auckland the world’s most liveable city, have just been released.

Latest council communication on Unitary Plan

Auckland Council has submitted a memo to the Independent Hearings Panel following last week’s Governing Body resolutions.

Next step in Unitary Plan process considered

The council is currently examining the implications of Wednesday's (24 February) Auckland Council Governing Body meeting where matters relating to the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan and zoning were discussed.

Q&A: Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan

Auckland retains third Mercer Quality of Living spot

Auckland has maintained its position as the world’s third most liveable city in the 2016 Mercer Quality of Living survey, and is the highest ranked city in the Asia-Pacific region.

Council busts Unitary Plan myth

Auckland Council has not rezoned a single property as part of the Unitary Plan process.

Auckland and government agree on transport

A joint report from Auckland Council and the government released today (19 February) is being hailed as a giant step forward in agreeing Auckland’s transport investments for the next 30 years.

Transport for new southern Auckland housing

A new Pukekohe town centre bypass road, new train stations, state highway improvements and more north-south connections are part of potential transport plans to support large numbers of new homes in south Auckland.

A transport revolution is underway

Preliminary work for Auckland’s largest infrastructure project, the City Rail Link (CRL) is now well underway.

Auckland's Civil Defence plan attracts global kudos

Auckland Council is seeking feedback on its draft Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan. But the draft has already attracted feedback from a world leader in planning for major emergencies, Allan Bonner.

$33m in savings achieved on IT service

A saving of $33 million over the Long-Term Plan has been achieved after the successful renegotiation of its SAP partnership.