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New vehicle management measures for Muriwai Beach
Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee has approved the introduction of a range of measures to better manage and control motorised vehicles accessing Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach.
Council in solid position to manage COVID-19 impact on finances
Contingency planning in the council’s budgets mean it is well prepared to respond to any financial impacts from the COVID-19 lockdowns.
New director appointed at Ports of Auckland Limited
Auckland Council has appointed Jan Dawson CNZM to the board of Ports of Auckland Limited.
No excuse for abuse – unacceptable behaviour towards council staff must stop
Auckland Council employees are frequently subjected to unacceptable behaviour, directed towards them by customers and members of the public. A new campaign, called ‘No excuse for abuse’, is designed to remind Aucklanders that council people are ju...
New Long Bay parkland to complete Heritage Protection Area
Over 3000 square metres of coveted land adjoining Long Bay Regional Park has been purchased by Auckland Council, completing the 18-hectare Heritage Protection Area.
Auckland Council decides on future of AIM Services
Auckland Council has agreed to put its maintenance services business unit, AIM Services (AIMS), up for sale.
Two new board directors appointed at Auckland Unlimited
Auckland Council has appointed two new directors to the board of its council-controlled organisation, Auckland Unlimited, meaning it now has a full complement of nine members.
Updated 4pm, Thu 1 July
Papatoetoe tornado response wraps up and moves into recovery phase
As the Papatoetoe tornado response officially wraps up, help and support continues to be there for those that need it.
Mayoral Relief Fund to support Aucklanders affected by tornado
Auckland Council and the Government have allocated $100,000 each to a Mayoral Relief Fund to support people and families experiencing hardship due to the Papatoetoe tornado.
Settlement on venue booking court action
On 1 June 2021 Auckland Council received a booking from the Speak Up for Women group, for the use of the Ellen Melville Centre on 27 June. The booking was for a meeting to discuss the government’s proposal to pass the Births Deaths Marriage and Re...
Aucklanders asked to have their say on plans to introduce new rules about beehives in the city
The Animal Management Bylaw 2015 will introduce a new limit on the number of beehives people can have in urban areas.
After a 'ruff' year, it’s time to register your precious pooch
Auckland Council is again reminding dog owners to show love for their dog by registering them early and taking advantage of the early-bird fee.
Next three stages of Queen Street improvements gather pace
A timeline for the next three stages of improvements to Queen Street, from Shortland Street to Mayoral Drive, was announced by Auckland Council and Auckland Transport today. The programme of improvements will be complete by the end of June 2022.
Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour
There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.
Recycling right in 2021
Auckland’s recycling stayed on track, despite all the obstacles of 2020. Councillor Richard Hills shares how Auckland maintained positive results for recycling and what is unique compared to other regions.
Auckland named as finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge
Auckland is one of 50 Champion Cities selected today as finalists in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge, a global innovation competition that identifies and accelerates the most ambitious ideas developed by cities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
