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Feedback sought on proposed speed limit changes in Auckland’s west and north
Auckland Transport is asking for feedback on a proposal to change the speed limits of 26 roads in the west and north of Auckland as part of an amendment to the Speed Limits Bylaw 2019.
Have your say on improvements to bylaws about alcohol bans and cemeteries and crematoria
Public consultation opens on 10 October on improvements to council bylaws around alcohol bans, cemeteries and crematoria.
Council helps businesses make better use of outdoor space in Level 2
Auckland Council is working with the city’s cafe and restaurant owners to help them make better use of their outdoor space – fast-tracking the application process for outdoor dining licences.
New options for biking and scooting around Auckland
While rental e-scooters, e-bikes and bikes are out of action during Alert Level 3, Auckland Council and AT have been busy assessing and reviewing applications for the new rental licence period set to start next month.
New round of rental e-scooter licences on horizon
Auckland Council is reviewing new applications for the next round of rental e-scooter licences. Successful companies will be able to start operating on 4 September 2020.
Auckland Council welcomes new waste management specification
A new specification has launched which aims to reduce construction and demolition waste going to landfills.
Leading-edge technology enables inspections from safe distance
While the building industry came to a standstill in COVID-19 Alert Level 4, remote building consents continued thanks to Auckland Council’s leading-edge technology.
Improved ID testing from on licensed premises
Identification checks at a number of on licensed premises in South Auckland have vastly improved on last year according to Auckland Council’s Alcohol Licensing Team Leader Anita Marsh.
Aucklanders give views on rates increases to support essential services
34,915 submissions received on Emergency Budget consultation - the biggest response to a consultation in the council’s history.
Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan reaches milestone
Auckland's Climate Plan reaches another milestone with the adoption of text at Environment and Climate Change Committee meeting.
Old tyres cost illegal dumper $860 in court
A man who illegally dumped 12 tyres on a west Auckland roadside has been prosecuted and required to pay more than $800 in fines, clean-up fees and court costs following an investigation by Auckland Council.
Simplifying fees and charges to improve accuracy
Customers will soon find it easier to budget for project costs when they apply for consents and licences through Auckland Council’s Regulatory Service.
Safer speed limits are live around Tāmaki Makaurau
New speed limits on more than 600 roads across Auckland came into force this morning.
Council makes it easier for Aucklanders to collect rainwater
Auckland Council has announced it is scrapping resource consent fees for the installation of rainwater tanks at residential properties.
Trust venues to close for 48 hours after Act breaches
Three Waitakere Licensing Trust’s licences have been suspended for 48 hours after staff at three different venues sold alcohol to a minor in August last year.
Building consents for low-risk projects gone
The Government’s scrapping of requirements for low risk building consents is good news, Auckland Council’s Building Consents Manager Ian McCormick says.
