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Council discusses Annual Budget
On Thursday 1 June, Auckland Council will make decisions on its Annual Budget 2017/2018, bringing the process which began in November one step closer to completion.
From pet hedgehogs to noisy cows: Quirky calls to council call centres
This year has been another busy one for Auckland Council, and that’s certainly been reflected at the council’s contact centres, where phones have been ringing off the hook.
One-click service easier and faster
More than 26 new ‘smart’ application forms went online this week alongside changes that allow log-in to council services via email, Google, Facebook or RealMe.
Project Auckland
The mayor gave more detail about his plans for Auckland during the current term.
Glen Eden family wins $2500
A Glen Eden family of five has won $2500 in a rates prize draw – just in time for the holidays.
Auckland Council retains strong credit rating
Auckland Council has retained its strong credit ratings from international agencies Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s.
Auckland Council warns of credit card scam
Auckland Council is warning residents to be vigilant after a customer fell victim to a scam from a person claiming to be from ‘Auckland Council Tele Sales’.
'Crazy sewing lady' wins rates competition
Jenny Bartlett, the first winner of council’s quarterly e-rates sign up competition, will be using her $2500 windfall to take time away from her sewing machine for a well-deserved holiday.
Aucklanders sign up in droves for e-rates
Ratepayers have responded to Auckland Council’s quarterly rates competition with a surge in sign-ups for direct debit payments and e-rates.
Auckland adds 43,000 new residents in the June year
In the past year, Auckland’s population grew by more than 43,000 people and more than 1.57 million people now call Tāmaki Makaurau home.
New Progress Snapshot boosts council’s transparency
New initiative offers performance 'shapshot' at a glance.
Auckland’s growth means big decisions for the new council
Auckland Council’s 2016 pre-election report, released today, outlines what the most important of those decisions might be, as well as what more needs to be done to enable Auckland’s unprecedented growth.
Council to refund inorganic collection charge to some households
Auckland Council will provide a refund of $22.77 to 230,000 households that will not receive its inorganic collection service within the current 2015/2016 financial year (ending 30 June 2016).
Win for Auckland Council in overdue rates case
Auckland Council has successfully obtained summary judgment against Ms Penny Bright for unpaid rates, dating back almost nine years.
Auckland Council agrees Annual Plan consultation items
On 17 December, Auckland Council agreed on its consultation items for its 2016/2017 Annual Plan, with rating issues set to be at the forefront of the conversation with the community.
Ask Auckland Council – but not about everything!
If in doubt, ask Auckland Council. That seems to be the thought of many Aucklanders who, when they’re in an unusual or sticky situation, believe the council will have the answer.
