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Council news 19 Oct 2022

Watercare temporarily close Onehunga Water Treatment Plant

Watercare has temporarily closed the Onehunga Water Treatment Plant so it can continue to consistently meet the new drinking water regulations that take effect next month.

Council news 14 Oct 2022

New licences for e-scooter and e-bike businesses in Auckland

Auckland Council has selected two existing operators to receive new licences to operate rental micromobility businesses in Auckland. 

Council news 14 Oct 2022

New affordable rental homes for older people in Glen Eden

Much-needed, affordable rental housing for vulnerable older people opens it's doors.

Community 6 Oct 2022

Lifting our performance to deliver more for Māori

Auckland Council has released the fourth edition of its Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2021-2022 / Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report 2021-2022.

Council news 30 Sep 2022

An honour and a privilege

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore reflects on his ‘wonderful’ council journey.

Council news 30 Sep 2022

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council Group's year-end results reflect successful financial prudence

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council Group’s Annual Report 2021/2022 released today shows that despite the impacts of COVID-19 and economic challenges it faced, the group provided the services that Aucklanders expect and maintained fi...

Council news 29 Sep 2022

It’s over and out from me

Phil Goff speaks to his six years as Mayor at the last meeting of the council’s Governing Body.

Council news 29 Sep 2022

A proud Scot, a passion for the environment, a protector of people and animals

Mayor Phil Goff acknowledges the contribution of Cr Cathy Casey to a life of public office.

Council news 28 Sep 2022

New plants for Puhinui Reserve as Auckland Council increases tree canopy in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council has kicked off the recent $13.3 million funding for tree planting across the next decade with a commemorative planting day at Puhinui Reserve.

Council news 27 Sep 2022

Auckland Council votes on the future management of vehicles driving on Muriwai Beach

Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee has voted on the future management of vehicles driving on Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach.

Sports / Leisure 27 Sep 2022

Auckland Council approves over $15 million in funding for sport and recreation facilities in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events (PACE) Committee has approved applications totalling $15.3 million from the Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund.

Council news 23 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day in Tāmaki Makaurau

New Zealand will mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a State Memorial Service and one-off public holiday Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day on Monday 26 September.

Council news 20 Sep 2022

Auckland Council explores sale of Own-your-own home scheme

Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee has given the green light to divesting its equity share in the Own-your-own home scheme.

Council news 19 Sep 2022

New director appointed to council CCO Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

Tourism industry expert Graeme Stephens takes up board role.