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Watch: what new food certificates mean for you
This short video explains the new protections for food service operators, patrons and customers.
New Progress Snapshot boosts council’s transparency
New initiative offers performance 'shapshot' at a glance.
Council to investigate smoking bylaw
Mayor Len Brown is applauding a council committee’s decision today to investigate a bylaw to make smoking in designated open spaces in Auckland illegal.
Dog pleads for registration tag
An Auckland dog has launched a video appealing to owners to complete their registration papers and keep their dogs 'legal' for the coming year.
Navigating the council's role in liquor licensing
Rob Abbott, Auckland Council Manager Alcohol Licensing, responds to the New Zealand Herald editorial 'Liquor rules work against the cause'.
Faster building consents on the way
Auckland Council’s building and resource divisions are being upgraded to make building consents easier, faster, more consistent and more tailored to customers’ needs.
Council scoops prestigious public sector award
Auckland Council’s bylaws review programme won the Prime Minister’s Supreme Award at last night’s Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) public sector excellence awards.
Amnesty registers 1,225 dogs
The Menacing Dogs Amnesty has expired, with 1,114 dog owners registering 1,225 dogs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Norfolk pine a safety risk
A scheduled notable tree in Mt Albert is likely to be removed to protect a heritage house.
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.
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.
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.
