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Council's NewCore project crosses finish line under budget
The NewCore IT system allows the council to deliver more online services, better and faster than ever before.
What are green buildings?
Auckland Council’s chief sustainability officer, John Mauro, has spoken to the New Zealand Herald about the benefits of green buildings.
Cycle-share scheme on the agenda for Auckland
Working together with the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Transport has begun a feasibility study into how a city centre cycle-share scheme could operate.
Auckland Council launches improved website
The first stage of Auckland Council’s new website is now ready to use.
Remember: The phone stops in the car
Watch Sophie’s story to see just how much devastation can be caused when you take your eyes, mind or hands off-task when you're behind the wheel.
Parking in Auckland: There’s an app for that
The AT Park smartphone app, which launched on 7 March, offers a more convenient and easy way to pay for parking.
Traffic radio station launched in Auckland
A trial starts in Auckland this week for a new radio service designed to give motorists better travel information while they're on the move.
Upgraded water quality guide considered
A significant upgrade of Auckland’s Safeswim beach water quality monitoring programme is being considered by Auckland Council.
Check online before taking the plunge
Checking the water quality of your favourite swimming spot is now much easier, thanks to a new feature on the Land, Air and Water Aotearoa website.
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.
Five-year public space Wi-Fi contract comes to an end
Auckland Council’s five-year contract, which provided free Wi-Fi in selected public spaces, will end from November 6.
Auckland’s virtual reality evolution
Enter the ‘virtual reality evolution’. It’s here, it’s growing and it’s going to be powerful.
New and upgraded GIS system launches today
Auckland Council’s mapping and property information service – GeoMaps – has had a facelift
Auckland Council presents at geospatial event
Auckland Council had the opportunity to present to 15,000 people from 130 countries around the globe at the Esri User Conference in San Diego this week.
Would you use a self-drive car?
The Ministry of Transport has suggested that CAVs are the way to cut vehicle emissions, improve safety, and reduce congestion - particularly in Auckland.
Win for Auckland Council leader
Sara Hay, General Manager for Procurement at Auckland Council, has been named one of the country’s top leaders at an industry event.
