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Arts 27 Apr 2022

Regional Arts and Culture Grant supports arts sector during challenging times

Regional Arts and Culture Grant funding has been allocated to support Tāmaki Makaurau's arts sector.

Council news 26 Apr 2022

Update on judicial review proceedings

High Court proceedings have started in challenge of Regional Land Transport Plan.

Dogs 8 Apr 2022

Expert tips for dog owners these school holidays

Our Animal Management team share some expert tips for dog owners as we approach Easter and the school holidays.

Council news 5 Apr 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.

COVID-19 4 Apr 2022

Council updates vaccination approach and requirements

Vaccine passes are not needed at council sites and facilities from 5 April. Masks, physical distancing and staying home when sick are still vital.

Council news 28 Mar 2022

Opinion: We’re working hard to keep Aucklanders safe

Craig Hobbs, Auckland Council's Director Regulatory Services, talks about the hard work happening behind the scenes to keep Aucklanders safe.

COVID-19 28 Mar 2022

Council reviews approach to vaccination for staff

With traffic light and mandate changes coming, we're reviewing our vaccination policies.

Have your say 25 Mar 2022

Have Your Say on proposed Auckland-wide golf plan

Public consultation is now open on a proposed Auckland Golf Investment Plan, which aims to ensure that all Aucklanders can benefit from publicly owned land.

Council news 24 Mar 2022

Auckland officially an international age-friendly city

Auckland has officially been accepted into the World Health Organisation’s Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities.

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...