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Council news 19 Sep 2022

Acknowledging Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Tāmaki Makaurau

Find out where you can sign a condolence book for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Council news 13 Sep 2022

Development Contributions policy out for second public consultation

Auckland Council is seeking feedback on the next stage of updating its Development Contributions Policy, to ensure new developments contribute fairly to the funding of the council’s infrastructure.

Council news 12 Sep 2022

Animal Management annual report reveals impact of COVID-19 pandemic

More dogs than ever, puppies aplenty, adoption opportunities galore and an increase in badly behaved canines.

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Community 9 Sep 2022

Severe sentence handed down for double dog attack

In a decision in the Manukau District Court, Judge Philip Recordon handed out one of the severest sentences to date in an Auckland Council dog prosecution case, to the owner of two dogs who caused serious injuries on two separate occasions to two...

Council news 7 Sep 2022

The White Lady and Auckland Council

The facts on renewing the licence for a cultural icon in our city centre, to ensure good outcomes for all.

Council news 1 Sep 2022

Changes to freedom camping rules from today

Auckland Council’s updated Te Ture ā-Rohe Noho Puni Wātea ā-Waka 2022 / Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 is in effect as of 1 September. Here’s all the changes you need to know about.

Monitoring our environment 31 Aug 2022

Council warns waterfront property owners not to take matters into their own hands

While coastal erosion may be posing a threat to some Auckland waterfront properties homeowners are asked to work closely with the council first and not to take matters into their own hands.

Council news 30 Aug 2022

September-October OurAuckland magazine out now

The latest issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online and delivered to homes across the region.

Heritage 30 Aug 2022

Applications for Regional Historic Heritage Grants opening soon

Aucklanders wanting to preserve and enhance historic heritage places can seek funding through the Regional Historic Heritage Grant Programme which opens for funding next week.

Council news 26 Aug 2022

A new lease of life for Kotuku House in Manukau

Kotuku House, Auckland Council’s staff offices in Manukau Central, has been sold.

Council news 17 Aug 2022

Auckland Council approves protection of more notable trees  

Auckland Council’s Planning Committee has approved a recommendation to add 24 individual trees and four groups of trees to its notable tree schedule.

Council news 9 Aug 2022

Auckland’s recycling takes a step into the future

The sorting of Auckland’s household recyclables is about to take a big step up with Visy’s recycling sorting facility getting an upgrade.