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Policies / Regulations 18 May 2016

Substantial fine for building without resource consent

Auckland Council has welcomed an Auckland District Court decision to fine a property owner $30,000 for building a garage without resource consent.

Housing 18 May 2016

Auckland Council working to improve consent services

Auckland Council is looking at new ways to improve building consent processes with aims of speeding approvals, reducing costs and ensuring consistency.

Business / Economy 13 Apr 2016

Auckland Council keeping up with surge in building consents

Auckland’s housing boom shows no signs of slowing, with a record 23,220 building consent applications received in the last year, up by 12 per cent.

Policies / Regulations 12 Feb 2016

Company accepts responsibility for chopping trees

Auckland Council has welcomed an Auckland District Court decision to convict a house moving company for cutting down three pohutukawa trees on public land.

Heritage 13 Jan 2016

Norfolk pine a safety risk

A scheduled notable tree in Mt Albert is likely to be removed to protect a heritage house.

Rates 11 Dec 2015

Ask Auckland Council – but not about everything!

If in doubt, ask Auckland Council. That seems to be the thought of many Aucklanders who, when they’re in an unusual or sticky situation, believe the council will have the answer.

Policies / Regulations 8 Dec 2015

Court fine reminds businesses to check smoke detectors

A recent Auckland District Court decision serves as a reminder for businesses to make sure their smoke detectors are compliant.

Policies / Regulations 1 Dec 2015

Mentoring for food and restaurant businesses

Our Environmental Health team is providing mentoring sessions for food service businesses to prepare them for the new national Food Act.

Business / Economy 21 Oct 2015

Sign of the times

In business? Find out about Auckland Council's new signage bylaw.

Policies / Regulations 6 Oct 2015

Living the good life

What you need to know about keeping animals in your backyard.