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Plans / Projects 18 Dec 2015

Report finds councils’ finances in good shape

A recent report shows the country's councils are in good financial shape.

Arts 18 Dec 2015

Toi Whītiki celebrates Auckland’s unique cultural identity

Toi Whītiki, Auckland Council's new arts plan, weaves the city's creative strands together.

Plans / Projects 17 Dec 2015

Pay review for council chief executive

Auckland Council’s governing body has determined a new remuneration package of $690,000 for Chief Executive (CE) Stephen Town.

Plans / Projects 16 Dec 2015

NewCore project in check, says council

Auckland Council’s key information services transformation project NewCore remains on time, on budget and, crucially, is being managed in a responsible and effective way.

Development 16 Dec 2015

Aucklanders flock to use public transport

Auckland’s annual public transport usage is continuing to soar.

Community 11 Dec 2015

Community housing partner endorsed by Auckland Council

A new community housing partner has been selected to work with the council on social housing for older Aucklanders.

Plans / Projects 4 Dec 2015

Celebrating International Day for Persons with Disabilities: Research on visual impairment and work

Auckland Council has recently participated in research that demonstrates, from an employee point of view, how a vision-impaired person navigates a workplace designed for fully sighted people.

Plans / Projects 4 Dec 2015

Celebrating International Day for Persons with Disabilities: Disability Advisory Panel

The council’s Disability Advisory Panel, established by the mayor in June 2011, is one of six demographic advisory panels providing knowledge and advice to the council regarding the interests and needs of their respective communities.

Plans / Projects 30 Nov 2015

Potential zoning changes and the Auckland Unitary Plan

The facts about potential zoning changes and the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Transport 30 Nov 2015

Time to get on board: Auckland's bus network

A growing Auckland requires more freedom for residents, businesses and visitors to be able to move around our city.

Community 27 Nov 2015

Opinion: Rules slashed in united Auckland

Opinion: 158 bylaws inherited from Auckland’s former councils have now been reviewed; just 20 new region-wide bylaws are all the rules we need.

Plans / Projects 26 Nov 2015

Council committee considers Auckland’s finances

Find out more about the role of Auckland Council's Finance and Performance Committee.

Plans / Projects 24 Nov 2015

Growth poses challenges for council’s regulatory services

Auckland’s strong population growth is contributing to unprecedented demand for regulatory services, the council’s Finance and Performance Committee has heard.

Plans / Projects 24 Nov 2015

Mayoral Office budget released

Details on Auckland Mayoral Office budget for the last financial year have been publicly released.

Environment 24 Nov 2015

Preparing Auckland for rising sea levels

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released a report on sea level rise, with recommendations for an overhaul of the way New Zealand is preparing for the impacts of climate change.

Environment 24 Nov 2015

Port Future Study consultants appointed

A group of independent consultants has been chosen to identify and evaluate options for the long-term future of Auckland’s port.