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Auckland to join the ranks of international age-friendly cities

Auckland now has a new age-friendly action plan, as Auckland Council commits to supporting older Aucklanders to participate fully in their communities.

Auckland Council achieves highest spend for Māori outcomes

Auckland Council has released the third edition of its Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2020-2021 / Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report 2020-2021, approved by the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee for...

New rapid response COVID-19 recovery fund approved

A COVID-19 recovery fund has been approved by Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee, with the balance from this year’s Regional Community Development grants programme to fund Rapid Response COVID-19 Recovery grants.

Tūpuna Maunga survive another Guy Fawkes

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority acknowledges Mana Whenua and the local communities of Tāmaki Makaurau for their support of the successful second annual closure of the Tūpuna Maunga to protect the Maunga from fireworks damage.

Consultation begins with Auckland Council workforce on vaccination policy

Auckland Council has begun a two-week consultation with its employees on a proposed approach to COVID-19 vaccinations.

Guy Fawkes 2021 - Time again to protect the Tūpuna Maunga

Auckland's Tūpuna Maunga will be closed to the public in the evenings during Guy Fawkes 2021. 

Have Your Say on changes to the property maintenance bylaw

Mark Darrow appointed to AT Board

New member brings hands-on transport and climate action experience to board.

More Auckland dog owners doing the right thing

Dog registration is up in Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Council releases its 2020/2021 Animal Management Annual Report.

Auckland Council to review water restrictions this week

A recommendation by Watercare to lift Auckland’s outdoor water restrictions will be considered by the Auckland Council’s governing body at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, 21 October.

Auckland Council seeks feedback on new Significance and Engagement policy

Auckland Council is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the Significance and Engagement Policy, which provides guidance on how the council receives and considers community views when making decisions.

Plan change for landfill precinct declined

A formal request from Waste Management New Zealand (WMNZ) that sought to have their 1000-hectare Dome Valley site recognised as a ‘landfill precinct’ in the Unitary Plan has been declined.

Council in solid position to manage COVID-19 impact on finances

Contingency planning in the council’s budgets mean it is well prepared to respond to any financial impacts from the COVID-19 lockdowns.

New director appointed at Ports of Auckland Limited

Auckland Council has appointed Jan Dawson CNZM to the board of Ports of Auckland Limited.

No excuse for abuse – unacceptable behaviour towards council staff must stop

Auckland Council employees are frequently subjected to unacceptable behaviour, directed towards them by customers and members of the public. A new campaign, called ‘No excuse for abuse’, is designed to remind Aucklanders that council people are ju...

Auckland Council decides on future of AIM Services

Auckland Council has agreed to put its maintenance services business unit, AIM Services (AIMS), up for sale.