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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 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.

Council news 10 Dec 2021

Councillor Fa'anānā Efeso Collins: Homelessness is not anti-social behaviour

Cr Collins gives his opinion on homelessness in Auckland.

Council news 9 Dec 2021

Council approves updated Contributions Policy

Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance committee has approved the updated Contributions Policy, which will come into effect on 10 January 2022.

Council news 7 Dec 2021

Auckland Council approves updates to three bylaws

One bylaw replacement and amendments to two other bylaws have been approved by Auckland Council’s Governing Body.

Council news 3 Dec 2021

Auckland Council celebrates International Day for Persons with Disabilities

Today, 3 December is the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day aimed at encouraging understanding and increasing awareness of the need to be inclusive of people with disabilities in every aspect of our political, soc...

Council news 3 Dec 2021

NZ’s Three Waters Reform: Have your say on what it means for Auckland

Consultation opens today seeking Aucklander’s views on how the government might set up a new water entity for Auckland and the northern councils.

COVID-19 1 Dec 2021

Tāmaki Makaurau welcomes Government’s support package

Mayor Phil Goff welcomes the government’s Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Stimulus Package, which will help Aucklanders enjoy their region this summer and boost the city’s economic recovery after 106 days in lockdown.

Council news 1 Dec 2021

A move to red sees a green light for Auckland Council upgrade

Maintenance on Auckland Council’s computer system will take place during the first weekend of December, from 4am on Saturday 4 December, and finishing 44 hours later at 11.59pm on Sunday 5 December.  

Rates 1 Dec 2021

Revaluation 2021: Everything you need to know

Updated property values for all properties in the Auckland region will be available in March 2022.