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Environment 18 Apr 2023

Aucklanders carbon impact 15 per cent higher than fellow New Zealanders

Auckland has much work to do to reduce its carbon footprint

Business / Economy 14 Oct 2022

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited wins premier national award

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economic and cultural agency, has won New Zealand’s premier award in the national economic development awards for its COVID-19 business support programme.

14-24 year olds 2 Aug 2022

What will Pukekohe look like in the future?

Eke Panuku outlines plan for town

Finance 16 Jun 2022

Value for Money programme saves hundreds of millions

Auckland Council’s Value for Money Committee has today reported that the council has exceeded its saving target for the 2021/2022 financial year – one month ahead of schedule.

Business / Economy 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.

Business / Economy 3 Mar 2022

Deputy Mayor urges Annual Budget caution

The Franklin Ward Auckland Councillor says with consultation into the annual budget now open, it’s important people give their feedback.

Finance 10 Dec 2021

Council first quarter results show lockdown impact

Reporting on the first quarter of Auckland Council’s current financial year shows significant impact from various pressures including lockdowns, rising inflation and interest rates, but the council is in a good position to manage the impacts.

Updated 18 November 2021
COVID-19 18 Nov 2021

COVID-19 support for Auckland businesses

We know elevated alert levels put a lot of added pressure on businesses. Find out what support is available to Auckland businesses below.

COVID-19 22 Oct 2021

Council backs business through COVID-19 battle

The council has agreed to extend the postponement of rates for ratepayers impacted by COVID-19

Finance 5 Oct 2021

Auckland Council has one of the highest credit ratings in NZ

Auckland Council’s strong AA credit rating has been reaffirmed by international agency S&P Global Ratings.

Business / Economy 17 Sep 2021

Auckland Council drives social procurement initiative

A total of $37.2 million has been spent with Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses over the last three years according to Auckland Council’s first report on sustainable procurement.

Film 4 Aug 2021

Auckland Film Studios expansion a major boost for the region’s screen industry

The announcement of $30 million New Zealand Government funding for a major expansion at Auckland Council-owned Auckland Film Studios will deliver crucial extra capacity for the region’s booming screen industry.

Business / Economy 13 Jul 2021

Rising strong: The budget of recovery

The impact of COVID-19 on the council’s finances has been severe, but the prospect of a slash and burn budget was never a consideration.

14-24 year olds 5 Jul 2021

Young people get down to business in Manurewa

Some of Manurewa's students have their eyes set on an entrepreneurial future.

Business / Economy 29 Jun 2021

Auckland Council formally adopts record $32 billion Recovery Budget

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has formally adopted the 10-year Budget 2021-2031, locking in a record $31.8 billion investment package to support the city’s recovery from COVID-19 and deliver the infrastructure Aucklanders need.

14-24 year olds 14 Jun 2021

Netball courts take on new role

Netball makes way for chow mein, arts and crafts and even health checks at Manurewa's courts every Friday, and the local board couldn't be happier.