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Parks / Outdoors 18 Oct 2017

Smokefree policy approved

Our updated policy focuses on our commitment to a healthy, smokefree city

Plans / Projects 10 Oct 2017

Auckland Council pay explained

Each year the Auckland Council group publishes staffing and salary data in its Annual Report, like all other public and private organisations.

Community 2 Oct 2017

Seniors Advisory Panel calls for engagement

Did you know that Auckland Council has a Seniors Advisory Panel who advocates for older people in our region?

Plans / Projects 28 Sep 2017

Proposed plan change to correct technical errors in Unitary Plan

An administrative plan change to correct technical errors and anomalies in the Auckland Unitary Plan has been publicly notified and submissions are open until 27 October.

Housing 27 Sep 2017

Funding future greenfield infrastructure

Over the next 30 years, the cost for new infrastructure is around $20 billion to $30 billion. How should this be funded?

Development 22 Sep 2017

Lower Queen Street plaza design revealed

A stunning plaza and pedestrian space for Auckland in Lower Queen Street outside the Britomart Transport Centre.

Mayor 1 Sep 2017

Auckland Council Living Wage takes effect

The first phase of Auckland Council’s Living Wage policy came into effect on 1 September, lifting the wages of more than 1,500 employees to $18 per hour.

Plans / Projects 24 Aug 2017

Easter Sunday Trading decision

Mayor Phil Goff was in favour of preserving the status quo which allows three and a half days of little or no shop trading each year.

Housing 23 Aug 2017

Housing First places 150 people into homes

Mayor Phil Goff is thrilled with Housing First's progress over four months that has seen 150 people supported into 93 permanent homes across Auckland.

Mayor 23 Aug 2017

Mayor Goff outlines priorities for 10-year budget

“Our vision for Auckland is a world class city where talent wants to live. It must be the city which can keep the best and brightest of our young people in New Zealand while competing globally with other cities around the world for skills, entrepr...

Development 23 Aug 2017

A very simple guide to the unitary plan

Everyone has questions about the Auckland Unitary Plan. Here are some answers.

Plans / Projects 22 Aug 2017

New Auckland Council website live

If you visit the Auckland Council website today the homepage will look quite different.

Plans / Projects 21 Aug 2017

'Sandrine' starts work at Britomart

A new 90- tonne compact piling rig has started work at downtown Auckland where the CRL tunnels are being built in the Chief Post Office / Britomart Transport Centre building.

Plans / Projects 8 Aug 2017

Hub helps with construction jobs

Ibrahim Mahmoud is not one to sit at home with nothing to do. The 52-year-old is delighted to have recently got a job through the CBD Jobs and Skills Hub.

Plans / Projects 3 Aug 2017

CBD jobs in construction and hospitality

Panuku Development, which is leading the Wynyard Quarter urban regeneration, estimates that 2500 more construction workers will be needed over the next three years.

Plans / Projects 21 Jul 2017

Council's NewCore project crosses finish line under budget

The NewCore IT system allows the council to deliver more online services, better and faster than ever before.