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Council news 28 Jul 2023

Local boards’ decisions on the council’s direct provision of early childhood education

The impacted local boards have made their decisions regarding the future of Auckland Council’s Kauri Kids early childhood education (ECE) centres.

Council news 27 Jul 2023

Council takes steps to reduce property footprint

A property optimisation programme started by Auckland Council and its CCOs in 2018 means that the office footprint is on track to shrink to under 70,000 by June 2024 and achieve some $13 million in savings per year in reduced operating costs.

Heritage 27 Jul 2023

Memorial Beacon shines again

Find out about the illuminating history of Auckland's WWI Memorial Beacon, six months on from its return home to Quay Street

Council news 27 Jul 2023

The impact of storm damage across parks and community facilities in Tāmaki Makaurau

Public parks, facilities and open spaces across Tāmaki Makaurau took a battering during the severe weather events of January and February, but council teams have been working hard to make repairs, clean-up damage, restore assets in a more resilien...

Council news 25 Jul 2023

Mayor welcomes new City Centre Advisory Panel

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown expects the newly formed City Centre Advisory Panel to hit the ground running when it meets for the first time today.

Council news 25 Jul 2023

Cost of flooding and cyclone events could hit $4 billion

Initial estimates of costs associated with the flooding and cyclone events of early 2023 could be as high as $4 billion once broader climate resilience costs are taken into account.

Council news 24 Jul 2023

Safe speed limits near schools – share your views

358 schools proposed to have new, safe speed limits outside the school gate.

Council news 21 Jul 2023

Manukau is on the move – amazing new amenity for families

Manukau is on the move. While this southern centre isn’t shifting anywhere anytime soon, it could be said it’s going places.

Hauraki Gulf 21 Jul 2023

Our $100 billion natural capital asset: the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Tīkapa Moana, Te Moananui-ā-Toi

Hauraki Gulf Forum Co-Chairs Nicola MacDonald and Toby Adams have today welcomed the release of a ground-breaking natural capital valuation of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, produced for the Forum by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (...

Council news 20 Jul 2023

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: What you need to know

It’s time to welcome the world and UNITE for football in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Here's what you need to know ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.

Council news 19 Jul 2023

Temporary Accommodation Assistance for displaced homeowners

From 4 September, people who were displaced from their homes by the extreme weather events earlier this year will be able to access interim financial support when their insurance payments for temporary accommodation run out. 

Council news 17 Jul 2023

Two weeks left to help shape Auckland’s future

With two weeks left to go, Auckland Council is urging people to give their feedback on how Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland should grow over the next 30 years.

Council news 13 Jul 2023

New mobility platform goes live at Go Media Stadium

The finishing touches are being made to a new 12-person mobility platform at Go Media Stadium

Council news 13 Jul 2023

Pop-up info hubs for flood-affected homeowners

Auckland Council’s Recovery Office will begin community drop-in sessions this week for storm-affected property owners.

Council news 5 Jul 2023

Exciting times ahead in Takapuna

Over the last few years, Eke Panuku Development Auckland has been busy creating Waiwharariki Anzac Square in the heart of Takapuna.

Council news 4 Jul 2023

Auckland Council appoints advisor for airport shares sale

Auckland Council has appointed UBS New Zealand Limited as financial advisor, on the initial stage of the sell-down of airport shares.