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Plans / Projects 11 Dec 2015

Mayor’s proposal for Annual Plan 2016/2017 focuses on stability

Auckland Mayor Len Brown on 10 December presented his proposal for the council's 2016/2017 Annual Plan, placing a focus on financial stability.

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.

Housing 24 Nov 2015

50,000 homes enabled under SHAs

Housing Project Office Director Ree Anderson describes how Auckland Council is enabling the building of thousands of new homes.

Plans / Projects 24 Nov 2015

Five years as a united Auckland - Part 7: Housing

In the seventh part of our series, we take a look at initiatives to boost housing in Auckland.

Community 17 Nov 2015

Annual report highlights

Read some of the highlights from Auckland Council's latest annual report.

Development 3 Nov 2015

Five years as a united Auckland – Part 2: Finance

In the second part of our six-part series, we look at how the council is investing in Auckland's future.