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City Centre Waterfront 6 Jul 2022

Viaduct Events Centre to reopen in 2023

One of Auckland’s premier waterfront venues is set to reopen for business and events in early 2023, with confirmation today that Emirates Team New Zealand is to relocate its base within Wynyard Quarter.

Council news 23 Jun 2022

Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 adopted today by Auckland Council’s Governing Body

The Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 will come into effect on 1 September 2022.

Council news 23 Jun 2022

Auckland Council finalist in excellence awards

Click and collect, outdoor spin classes, virtual concerts and ground-breaking kauri programme make it to the finals of local government excellence awards.

Council news 17 Jun 2022

Auckland Council to get immediate notification of house sales

Auckland Council have teamed up with LINZ to adopt the new Landonline Notice of Change of Ownership portal.

Council news 17 Jun 2022

Community feedback sought on fee-based permit for vehicle access to Muriwai Beach

Community consultation on a proposed fee-based permit for vehicle access to Muriwai Beach will run from 13 June to 8 July 2022.

Council news 16 Jun 2022

Wild weather wreaks havoc in the treetops

Arborists and contractors kept busy with storm damage, and Pukekawa loses a grand old specimen on Domain Drive.

Finance 16 Jun 2022

Value for Money programme saves hundreds of millions

Auckland Council’s Value for Money Committee has today reported that the council has exceeded its saving target for the 2021/2022 financial year – one month ahead of schedule.

Council news 14 Jun 2022

Marae and papakāinga development supported with funding from Auckland Council

Funding from the council's Cultural Initiatives Fund, totalling $1,199,662, has been allocated to 10 applicants across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Council news 14 Jun 2022

AIM Services sale complete, signalling end of an era for council-owned maintenance business

Closing the accounts at the end of the financial year (30 June) will be the last step in completing the sale of AIM Services.

Council news 13 Jun 2022

Eke Panuku and NZ Super Fund form landmark investment partnership

Commercial partnership makes funding available to accelerate urban regeneration in Auckland.

Mayor 1 Jun 2022

Goff unveils final Climate Action Budget proposal

A billion-dollar package to help tackle the climate crisis will be delivered under Mayor Phil Goff’s final proposal for the Annual Budget 2022/2023, released this morning.

Council news 27 May 2022

Auckland Council appeals for public help after spate of thefts and vandalism

The council is asking Aucklanders to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to the Police, following a spate of thefts and vandalism to public art pieces across the region.

Council news 26 May 2022

New joint Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Signs Bylaw 2022 approved today

A new joint Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Signs Bylaw has been approved today by Auckland Council’s Governing Body and the Board of Auckland Transport.

Council news 20 May 2022

Auckland Council third quarter results reflect Omicron impact

The impact of Omicron in the region increased the pressure on Auckland Council’s operations and finances, as reflected in the council’s financial results for the nine months to the end of March 2022.

Council news 19 May 2022

Updates to stormwater and property maintenance and nuisance bylaws approved

The updates consider Auckland's population growth and effects on the environment.