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Business / Economy 5 Mar 2020

Squaring the circle - embracing the circular economy

The decisions that businesses make and the companies that individuals choose to support can have a positive impact on the planet, and the way forward may rely on us going in circles.

Finance 3 Mar 2020

Have your say on the Annual Budget 2020/2021

Consultation for the proposed Annual Budget 2020/2021 is now open so it's our chance to have a say about what Auckland Council is planning towards making Auckland a world-class city.

Waste 3 Mar 2020

Grants available for great zero-waste ideas

Up to $50,000 is available to businesses and community groups to support waste-reduction projects.

Housing 30 Jan 2020

Chief Economist's Insights: Avocado versus apple crates

Debate rages between the generations. Each seems convinced the other had it easier in their day to get on the property ladder. David Norman discusses who had it tougher.

Business / Economy 29 Jan 2020

Auckland draws record visitor numbers this summer

A record number of visitors flocked to Auckland this summer with more than 824,000 international arrivals into the region.

Business / Economy 29 Jan 2020

Mayor commends $3.4bn government investment in Auckland's transport

Mayor Phil Goff is pleased the government has responded positively to Auckland Council’s calls for greater investment in Auckland’s infrastructure.

Community 29 Jan 2020

Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival to showcase Māori business

With huge musical talent and incredible storytelling taking the limelight in the lead up to Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, it can be easy to miss what else makes up a unique festival experience.

Business / Economy 23 Jan 2020

A new way to report a problem online

We have launched a new smarter, convenient way to report any maintenance issues.

Finance 24 Dec 2019

Auckland Council starts 2019/2020 at full steam

$500 million of capital investment was made over the quarter, a 35 per cent lift compared to the same period last year.

Environment 2 Dec 2019

Council’s innovative construction waste partnership wins Partnering for Good Award

Auckland Council, TROW Group, and Green Way have won the Partnering for Good Award at the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2019.

Business / Economy 4 Nov 2019

Auckland wins national recognition for public innovation

Creating innovations to solve complex city-scale problems has seen Auckland secure national recognition at the 2019 Economic Development New Zealand awards.

Business / Economy 30 Oct 2019

It’s not all doom and gloom says Chief Economist

Auckland’s economic outlook looks promising despite the speculation about an emerging global recession.

Business / Economy 21 Oct 2019

Auckland's first circular economy lab calls for businesses to sign up

Auckland companies are invited to take part in a new programme to help build an economically and environmentally sustainable future for themselves and the region.

Business / Economy 26 Sep 2019

Investment and savings tracking well for Auckland Council

Auckland Council reported quarterly performance up to 31 March 2019, with $1.33 Billion of capital investment delivered in the first nine months of the financial year.

Business / Economy 24 Sep 2019

Auckland showing strong population growth

Auckland Council welcomes first release of 2018 Census data.

Business / Economy 12 Sep 2019

Better Buying benefits top $146 million for Auckland Council

Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and Watercare have now delivered $365 million worth of benefits and savings over last three years.