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Council news 11 Jul 2024

Addressing homelessness calls for empathy before enforcement

When it comes to assisting rough sleepers into housing, taking the time to listen is the first step.

Council news 27 Jun 2024

How we represent you: Auckland Council wants feedback

Auckland Council is preparing to seek feedback on the number of elected members Tāmaki Makaurau has, how they are elected, and where electoral boundaries lie, ahead of next year’s local body elections.

Mayor 27 Jun 2024

Long-term Plan adopted by councillors secures 10-year direction for Auckland

Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has been adopted by the Governing Body - geared at sustainably managing regional growth and providing the greatest benefit to Auckland’s many communities.

Community 11 Jun 2024

Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised

The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.

Matariki 24 May 2024

Matariki Festival Week One Highlights (15 - 21 June)

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council and iwi partner Ngāti Tamaoho present Matariki Festival, from 15 – 30 June, 2024.

Libraries 16 May 2024

Auckland Council Libraries revamps its holds pick-up process

Auckland Council Libraries is updating its hold pick-up process to enhance privacy of customers.

Anzac Day 19 Apr 2024

Four war memorials across Auckland

World Wars I and II affected every New Zealander who lived through them.

Music 4 Apr 2024

Get your jam on at these music venues in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is one of 59 UNESCO Cities of Music, which means that Auckland Council and the music sector work together to make even more beautiful music.

Have your say 25 Mar 2024

Final call for submissions on Auckland’s Long-term Plan

Final call for submissions on Auckland’s Long-term Plan

Kids / Family 22 Mar 2024

11 exciting adventures to keep the kids entertained this April school holidays

Kia ora whānau! It’s school holidays time and that means plenty of time for activities for the whole family!

Waste 18 Mar 2024

Larger family bins offered with proposed fortnightly rubbish collection

Auckland Council is reassuring larger families that its proposal to move from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections offers options for larger households to manage their waste needs.

Waste 8 Mar 2024

Changes proposed for Auckland’s waste handling as region moves closer to zero waste target

Changes are being proposed for the way Auckland’s waste is managed in a determined effort to conserve resources, protect our environment and move closer to zero waste by 2040 – it’s now time for Aucklanders to have their say.  

Council news 29 Feb 2024

Options and trade-offs: Auckland’s Long-term Plan opens for consultation

Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has opened for public consultation, giving Aucklanders the chance to have their say on the options and trade-offs that will influence region-wide activities, services and investment.

Emergency Recovery 28 Feb 2024

Step-by-step guide to a flood risk assessment

To help you understand what goes on during a flood risk assessment, we’ve broken the process down into the following nine steps.

Emergency Recovery 19 Feb 2024

New guide to help homeowners read geotechnical assessment reports

To help homeowners understand the report they receive.

Emergency Recovery 18 Jan 2024

Homeowners guide to preparing for flooding

Auckland Council has created a new guide to help homeowners make their property more flood resilient and reduce damage in future severe weather events.