Auckland News - Housing, Transport, Rates

Community 11 Jan 2016

Never too old to go electric

Just days after celebrating his 78th birthday, Mohan Ori was trying out an e-bike for the first time with friends at the Auckland Domain.

Community 21 Dec 2015

Council to partner with Selwyn Foundation on community housing

Auckland Council on December 21 announced The Selwyn Foundation as the new community housing partner for its portfolio of homes for older Aucklanders.

Development 21 Dec 2015

Empty nesters head for the high-life

Auckland’s inner city, famous for accommodating overseas students, is attracting a new demographic grouping as empty-nesters join young professionals, forsaking the leafy suburbs for quality, well-designed apartments or terraced homes.

Arts 18 Dec 2015

Toi Whītiki celebrates Auckland’s unique cultural identity

Toi Whītiki, Auckland Council's new arts plan, weaves the city's creative strands together.

Development 16 Dec 2015

Aucklanders flock to use public transport

Auckland’s annual public transport usage is continuing to soar.

Community 14 Dec 2015

Council's contribution to Lomu memorials

Auckland Council worked with the government, the Lomu family and the rugby community on two public events to celebrate the life of Jonah Lomu.

Community 11 Dec 2015

YES indeed, Auckland business is in good hands

Auckland teams have enjoyed success in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme’s (YES) 2015 national awards held in Wellington on 9 December.

Community 11 Dec 2015

Community housing partner endorsed by Auckland Council

A new community housing partner has been selected to work with the council on social housing for older Aucklanders.

Community 11 Dec 2015

Auckland named as a top destination on the rise

Auckland has been named one of the ‘Top Destinations on the Rise’ in the South Pacific in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2015.

Community 4 Dec 2015

We celebrate our helpful heroes

Chrissy Clements shares her experience of volunteering for the Humane Rescue, Rehabilitation & Rehoming Charitable Trust (HURRAH), the council’s partner in dog de-sexing campaigns.

Plans / Projects 4 Dec 2015

Celebrating International Day for Persons with Disabilities: Research on visual impairment and work

Auckland Council has recently participated in research that demonstrates, from an employee point of view, how a vision-impaired person navigates a workplace designed for fully sighted people.

Community 4 Dec 2015

Celebrating International Day for Persons with Disabilities: Accessible Auckland

December 3 marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities - a day to encourage understanding and increase awareness of the need to be inclusive of people with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

Plans / Projects 4 Dec 2015

Celebrating International Day for Persons with Disabilities: Disability Advisory Panel

The council’s Disability Advisory Panel, established by the mayor in June 2011, is one of six demographic advisory panels providing knowledge and advice to the council regarding the interests and needs of their respective communities.