News
Policies / Regulations
Freedom camping update
Next steps for Freedom Camping bylaw decided by Governing Body.
The need for safer speed limits in Auckland's city centre
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub tells OurAuckland how lower speed limits can benefit everyone in Auckland's city centre.
Watch: Safer Communities Together – preventing alcohol sales to minors
Go behind the scenes on a covert mission and meet the team who help prevent alcohol purchases to minors.
Retrofit Your Home programme expanded to embrace energy efficiency
The Environment and Community Committee has voted to include solar energy, energy storage and energy efficiency measures in its ‘Retrofit Your Home’ programme.
Helping Auckland businesses to meet food licence rules
Auckland Council's Environmental Health team has been hard at work ensuring Auckland businesses are compliant with new food license rules.
How your rates are spent – a round up
NZ Herald's 'how your rates are spent' series recently highlighted examples of where Auckland Council money was spent and saved.
Closing the gap - sediment control from the start
The Strategic Approach to Sediment programme was developed by staff during 2018 and endorsed by the Environment and Community Committee in December 2018. This was in recognition of the need to develop regional scale mechanisms to drive a reversal...
Councillors vote to increase Regional Historic Heritage Grants Fund
Members of Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee were today unanimous in their support to increase the councils Regional Historic Heritage Fund, voting to increase the fund from the current $84,000 fund to an amount of up to $500,...
Lower speed limits essential for safer roads
Caroline Perry, NZ director at Brake, writes about the necessity of making Auckland's roads safer.
Auckland Council receives support for ban on private fireworks sales
Auckland Council’s call for a law change to ban the sale and private use of fireworks has been supported by a majority of New Zealand’s councils at this weekend’s Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) conference.
Debunking arguments against lower speed limits
Alistair Woodward, Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics debunks the myths and arguments surrounding lower speed limits on Auckland's roads.
The benefits of slower speeds and the Safe Speeds programme
Hamish Mackie, Director Mackie Research, asks what sort of city Auckland should follow when it comes to transport planning.
Renew your dog registration online for your chance to win
Renew your dog registration online and be in to win a The Secret Life of Pets 2 movie pack.
Future challenges facing older Aucklanders
Like many cities around the world, Auckland is facing the challenges of a rapidly ageing population with those over 65 years growing faster than any other age group.
No single-use plastic shopping bags from 1 July
Pack a reusable bag when leaving home to avoid being caught bagless as the ban on single-use plastic bags comes into effect on 1 July 2019.
Bottle store staff sell alcohol to minor
Three Auckland bottle stores have failed a recent controlled purchase operation, with staff selling alcohol to a minor.
- Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 6
- …
- 14
- Next Page
