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Council news 8 May 2023

Pipes under Auckland Harbour Bridge get TLC from Watercare

Did you know that the Auckland Harbour Bridge has two water pipes strapped to its belly that provide clean drinking water to about 180,000 North Shore residents?

Council news 5 May 2023

Auckland Council welcomes Supreme Court decision on local alcohol policy

The Supreme Court has today dismissed appeals by supermarket companies on the council’s proposed local alcohol policy (PLAP).

Community 5 May 2023

Police recognition for hard-working staffer

Auckland Council staffer recognised by Police for work to keep beach safe over summer.

Council news 2 May 2023

We heard you, Auckland – your feedback on our Annual Budget

More than 40,000 Aucklanders had their say on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024, the largest amount of feedback received for any public consultation by the council.

Council news 2 May 2023

Consultation receives highest number of submissions ever

Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024 consultation has received a record-breaking 41,146 submissions, soaring past the previous 34,915 submissions for the Emergency Budget 2020/2021.

Council news 1 May 2023

Weather updates: follow the forecast and make a plan

Keep an eye on weather forecasts and, if you live in an area prone to flooding or isolation, make sure you’ve got a plan in place.

Council news 27 Apr 2023

Auckland Council to adopt new Development Contributions policy

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has agreed to adopt an amended development contributions policy from 1 June 2023.

Council news 21 Apr 2023

Message from Jim Stabback, Chief Executive

An update from Jim Stabback, Chief Executive of Auckland Council

Council news 20 Apr 2023

Auckland Council appoints Group Recovery Manager

Auckland Council has appointed Mat Tucker as the Group Recovery Manager for the January Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle.

Council news 12 Apr 2023

Tornado update: building assessments underway and CDC to close at 5pm

AEM and Auckland Council has today focussed on surveying the extent of the damaged caused by the tornado, coordinating building assessments and clean-up efforts.

Council news 5 Apr 2023

Preparing for a more sustainable future

Auckland Council employees have today heard about the first phase in a change proposal that will see changes to the way work is delivered across the council and a reduction in staff numbers. 

Council news 5 Apr 2023

New chair for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

Auckland Council has appointed Vicki Salmon as chair of the board for its council-controlled organisation Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.

Council news 29 Mar 2023

Annual Budget 2023/2024 receives record breaking number of online submissions

Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024 consultation has closed with a total of 28,850 online submissions.

Council news 27 Mar 2023

Working in partnership to support the next phase of recovery

Auckland Council is proudly working in partnership with Auckland Foundation to support the recovery of Tāmaki Makaurau by launching a new fund.

Community 23 Mar 2023

Tuia rangatahi all in place

Six rangatahi Māori – including five wāhine toa - have filled the Tuia mentoring positions made available by the city’s southern local boards.

Council news 21 Mar 2023

One week left to have your say on the council's Annual Budget 2023/2024

With only one week to go, over 10,000 Aucklanders have submitted feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024, setting a busy pace for the first three weeks.