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Expert tips for dog owners these school holidays

Our Animal Management team share some expert tips for dog owners as we approach Easter and the school holidays.

Council updates vaccination approach and requirements

Vaccine passes are not needed at council sites and facilities from 5 April. Masks, physical distancing and staying home when sick are still vital.

Opinion: We’re working hard to keep Aucklanders safe

Craig Hobbs, Auckland Council's Director Regulatory Services, talks about the hard work happening behind the scenes to keep Aucklanders safe.

Council reviews approach to vaccination for staff

With traffic light and mandate changes coming, we're reviewing our vaccination policies.

Have Your Say on proposed Auckland-wide golf plan

Public consultation is now open on a proposed Auckland Golf Investment Plan, which aims to ensure that all Aucklanders can benefit from publicly owned land.

Auckland officially an international age-friendly city

Auckland has officially been accepted into the World Health Organisation’s Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities.

Council expecting pressures to continue as second quarter results released

Auckland Council’s second quarter results confirm the continued impact of the pandemic and unfavourable economic factors.

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.

Auckland Council continues to expand sustainable finance initiatives

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable finance initiatives, Auckland Council has converted an existing $200 million standby facility into its first sustainability linked loan.

Leading the way in sustainable finance this International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a chance to celebrate women’s achievements, and this year’s theme recognises the contribution of wahine around the world who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation and response, to build a more...

Council interim report highlights annual budget challenges

Auckland Council’s interim report for the first six months to the end of December 2021 shows that many of the pressures forecast in our recovery budget are materialising.

Annual Budget Focus: Managing budget pressures

Auckland Domain still a world-class park

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain has once again been internationally recognised as a world-class park, winning its fourth Green Flag Award for 2021.

Auckland City of Music creates award-winning programme to support and grow Auckland music industry through pandemic

Auckland City of Music, a collaborative partnership between music sector leaders and Auckland Council has today released its four-year report highlighting a substantial programme of work resulting in it being awarded the Best Global Music Office a...

No plan to change ownership or management of Auckland’s regional parks

Auckland’s regional parks will continue to be owned and managed by Auckland Council on behalf of the people of Auckland and there are no plans to change this.

Winners announced for Sculpture in the Gardens

Auckland Council’s Botanic Gardens and Friends of the Gardens are pleased to announce the winners of the McConnell Family Supreme Award and The Friends Acquisition Award.