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Auckland Council to review water restrictions this week
A recommendation by Watercare to lift Auckland’s outdoor water restrictions will be considered by the Auckland Council’s governing body at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, 21 October.
Care advised for vehicles accessing Muriwai Beach
Muriwai Beach is once again open for vehicle access as part of the COVID-19 alert level step change, but drivers are reminded that rules must be followed for the safety of other beach users – and that Auckland is still in Alert Level 3 (Step 1).
The National Erebus Memorial, Te Paerangi Ataata – Sky Song
The National Erebus Memorial project is being sponsored and led by the Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage (MCH).
Auckland Council seeks feedback on new Significance and Engagement policy
Auckland Council is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the Significance and Engagement Policy, which provides guidance on how the council receives and considers community views when making decisions.
Plan change for landfill precinct declined
A formal request from Waste Management New Zealand (WMNZ) that sought to have their 1000-hectare Dome Valley site recognised as a ‘landfill precinct’ in the Unitary Plan has been declined.
New vehicle management measures for Muriwai Beach
Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee has approved the introduction of a range of measures to better manage and control motorised vehicles accessing Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach.
Council in solid position to manage COVID-19 impact on finances
Contingency planning in the council’s budgets mean it is well prepared to respond to any financial impacts from the COVID-19 lockdowns.
New director appointed at Ports of Auckland Limited
Auckland Council has appointed Jan Dawson CNZM to the board of Ports of Auckland Limited.
No excuse for abuse – unacceptable behaviour towards council staff must stop
Auckland Council employees are frequently subjected to unacceptable behaviour, directed towards them by customers and members of the public. A new campaign, called ‘No excuse for abuse’, is designed to remind Aucklanders that council people are ju...
New Long Bay parkland to complete Heritage Protection Area
Over 3000 square metres of coveted land adjoining Long Bay Regional Park has been purchased by Auckland Council, completing the 18-hectare Heritage Protection Area.
Auckland Council decides on future of AIM Services
Auckland Council has agreed to put its maintenance services business unit, AIM Services (AIMS), up for sale.
Two new board directors appointed at Auckland Unlimited
Auckland Council has appointed two new directors to the board of its council-controlled organisation, Auckland Unlimited, meaning it now has a full complement of nine members.
Updated 4pm, Thu 1 July
Papatoetoe tornado response wraps up and moves into recovery phase
As the Papatoetoe tornado response officially wraps up, help and support continues to be there for those that need it.
Mayoral Relief Fund to support Aucklanders affected by tornado
Auckland Council and the Government have allocated $100,000 each to a Mayoral Relief Fund to support people and families experiencing hardship due to the Papatoetoe tornado.
Settlement on venue booking court action
On 1 June 2021 Auckland Council received a booking from the Speak Up for Women group, for the use of the Ellen Melville Centre on 27 June. The booking was for a meeting to discuss the government’s proposal to pass the Births Deaths Marriage and Re...
Aucklanders asked to have their say on plans to introduce new rules about beehives in the city
The Animal Management Bylaw 2015 will introduce a new limit on the number of beehives people can have in urban areas.
