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Council news 21 Mar 2022

Council expecting pressures to continue as second quarter results released

Auckland Council’s second quarter results confirm the continued impact of the pandemic and unfavourable economic factors.

Climate action 16 Mar 2022

Time running out to have your say on our Annual Budget

More than 3000 Aucklanders have already submitted feedback on Auckland Council’s proposed 2022/23 Annual Budget, but time is running out to have your say.

Council news 15 Mar 2022

Auckland Council continues to expand sustainable finance initiatives

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable finance initiatives, Auckland Council has converted an existing $200 million standby facility into its first sustainability linked loan.

Council news 8 Mar 2022

Leading the way in sustainable finance this International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a chance to celebrate women’s achievements, and this year’s theme recognises the contribution of wahine around the world who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation and response, to build a more...

Council news 1 Mar 2022

Council interim report highlights annual budget challenges

Auckland Council’s interim report for the first six months to the end of December 2021 shows that many of the pressures forecast in our recovery budget are materialising.

Council news 17 Feb 2022

Auckland City of Music creates award-winning programme to support and grow Auckland music industry through pandemic

Auckland City of Music, a collaborative partnership between music sector leaders and Auckland Council has today released its four-year report highlighting a substantial programme of work resulting in it being awarded the Best Global Music Office a...

Council news 11 Feb 2022

Winners announced for Sculpture in the Gardens

Auckland Council’s Botanic Gardens and Friends of the Gardens are pleased to announce the winners of the McConnell Family Supreme Award and The Friends Acquisition Award.

Climate action 10 Feb 2022

Annual Budget 2022/23 consultation confirmed

Auckland Council has adopted the Consultation Document for Annual Budget 2022/23.

Finance 3 Feb 2022

Annual Budget 2022: What’s the focus this year?

Public consultation on the Annual Budget 2022/2023 is open from 28 February to 28 March 2022.

Council news 2 Feb 2022

Strong support for Auckland Council’s views on government Three Waters Reform proposal

Auckland Council’s views on the government’s proposed three waters reforms are strongly backed by the public, according to independent polling and the results of council consultation.

Council news 27 Jan 2022

New director appointed to council CCO Watercare Services Limited

Auckland Council has appointed Julian Smith as a new director to the board of its council-controlled organisation, Watercare Services Limited.

Council news 20 Jan 2022

Mayor Goff pays tribute to Le Mamea Taulapapa Sefulu Ioane (QSO)

Auckland Mayor Lilomaiava Phil Goff says he is saddened to hear of the death of Le Mamea Taulapapa Sefulu Ioane on 15 January.

COVID-19 12 Jan 2022

Auckland Council extends vaccine pass requirement

Auckland Council has confirmed that all its staffed facilities and council-run community events will require the use of vaccination passes until June 2022.

Council news 10 Jan 2022

Fire season change for mainland Auckland

Mainland Auckland is now in a restricted fire season. The change occurred at 8am, Monday 10 January.

Dogs 22 Dec 2021

Who’s a good doggie…owner?

Top tips for being a responsible dog owner this summer.