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Plans / Projects 31 Jul 2019

How your rates are spent – a round up

NZ Herald's 'how your rates are spent' series recently highlighted examples of where Auckland Council money was spent and saved.

Environment 29 Jul 2019

Our climate future today

Auckland Council's Climate Symposium kick starts action on climate change

City Centre Waterfront 5 Jul 2019

Future city centre designs approved for consultation  

Aucklanders will have their say on new City Centre Masterplan designs when public consultation opens mid-August.

Environment 3 Jul 2019

Solar energy for wastewater an exciting landmark

Watercare has installed 400 solar panels at the Pukekohe Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Dogs 28 Jun 2019

Renew your dog registration online for your chance to win

Renew your dog registration online and be in to win a The Secret Life of Pets 2 movie pack.

Policies / Regulations 28 Jun 2019

Future challenges facing older Aucklanders

Like many cities around the world, Auckland is facing the challenges of a rapidly ageing population with those over 65 years growing faster than any other age group.

Plans / Projects 26 Jun 2019

Preparing for a future ready Auckland

The Future Ready Summit brings together employers, educators and young people to plan for the future of work in New Zealand.

Heritage 25 Jun 2019

Updated: Proposed Plan Change 26 - submission period extended

Proposed Plan Change 26 relates to the Special Character Areas Overlay of the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Plans / Projects 24 Jun 2019

A record $2.75 billion of capital investment for Auckland

Auckland Council’s Annual Budget for 2019/2020 has been formally adopted on 20 June 2019.

Environment 14 Jun 2019

Mayor Goff hits million tree mark

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has fulfilled his pledge of planting a million trees in this term of council.

Sports / Leisure 13 Jun 2019

$508,000 awarded to sport and recreation projects

Thirteen organisations will receive a combined $508,000 of funding as part of the council’s regional sport and recreation grants programme.

Transport 12 Jun 2019

Auckland Transport to allow pets on trains from Sunday

Pets will be allowed on trains from 16 July as part of a trial introduced by Auckland Transport.

Community 11 Jun 2019

Auckland Council declares climate emergency

Auckland Council's Environment and Community Committee has voted to declare a climate emergency.

Plans / Projects 11 Jun 2019

Auckland Council launches 2019 elections website

The 2019 local elections website features information about how to vote, why you should vote, and how Auckland Council works.

Housing 10 Jun 2019

Number of new residential dwellings consented in Auckland soars

New data shows that more new dwellings are being consented in Auckland than ever before.

Transport 7 Jun 2019

Speed reduction the best tool to save lives

Dr Fergus Tate says that lower speeds are the answer to making Auckland's roads safer.