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Rates 10 Jul 2017

Your rates in action across Auckland

Thanks to your rates, we were able to invest $1.1 billion in capital works projects across Auckland from July 2016 to March 2017.

Plans / Projects 1 Jun 2017

Council discusses Annual Budget

On Thursday 1 June, Auckland Council will make decisions on its Annual Budget 2017/2018, bringing the process which began in November one step closer to completion.

Policies / Regulations 19 Dec 2016

One-click service easier and faster

More than 26 new ‘smart’ application forms went online this week alongside changes that allow log-in to council services via email, Google, Facebook or RealMe.

Environment 14 Dec 2016

Project Auckland

The mayor gave more detail about his plans for Auckland during the current term.

Rates 12 Dec 2016

Glen Eden family wins $2500

A Glen Eden family of five has won $2500 in a rates prize draw – just in time for the holidays.

Rates 27 Oct 2016

Auckland Council retains strong credit rating

Auckland Council has retained its strong credit ratings from international agencies Moody’s Investor Service and Standard & Poor’s.

Rates 27 Oct 2016

Auckland Council warns of credit card scam

Auckland Council is warning residents to be vigilant after a customer fell victim to a scam from a person claiming to be from ‘Auckland Council Tele Sales’.

Rates 22 Sep 2016

'Crazy sewing lady' wins rates competition

Jenny Bartlett, the first winner of council’s quarterly e-rates sign up competition, will be using her $2500 windfall to take time away from her sewing machine for a well-deserved holiday.

Rates 12 Sep 2016

Aucklanders sign up in droves for e-rates

Ratepayers have responded to Auckland Council’s quarterly rates competition with a surge in sign-ups for direct debit payments and e-rates.

Plans / Projects 18 Jul 2016

Auckland’s growth means big decisions for the new council

Auckland Council’s 2016 pre-election report, released today, outlines what the most important of those decisions might be, as well as what more needs to be done to enable Auckland’s unprecedented growth.

Rates 19 Feb 2016

Council to refund inorganic collection charge to some households

Auckland Council will provide a refund of $22.77 to 230,000 households that will not receive its inorganic collection service within the current 2015/2016 financial year (ending 30 June 2016).

Rates 16 Feb 2016

Win for Auckland Council in overdue rates case

Auckland Council has successfully obtained summary judgment against Ms Penny Bright for unpaid rates, dating back almost nine years.

Plans / Projects 11 Feb 2016

Auckland Council agrees Annual Plan consultation items

On 17 December, Auckland Council agreed on its consultation items for its 2016/2017 Annual Plan, with rating issues set to be at the forefront of the conversation with the community.

Community 17 Nov 2015

Annual report highlights

Read some of the highlights from Auckland Council's latest annual report.

Transport 21 Oct 2015

Investing in Auckland’s future

Last month, OurAuckland featured the Auckland Council Group’s annual report with some of our key projects and achievements delivered in the past year.

Rates 21 Oct 2015

Council continues action to recover rates from Penny Bright

Auckland Council is today continuing action to recover outstanding rates and penalties owed by Penny Bright on her Kingsland property.