Council news

Safeswim recognised by World Economic Forum 2023

The World Economic Forum 2023 has selected Auckland Council’s Safeswim as one of three winners of the Digital Twin Cities Global Pioneer Project.

Community fueled by America’s Cup equipment

Council Chief Executive confirms departure date

Jim Stabback to depart council in early July. Phil Wilson steps up as Acting CE.

Tāmaki Makaurau Māori seats consultation confirmed

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has adopted the consultation document for Māori seats, with public feedback open from 21 August until 24 September.

Creating accessible play spaces

Across our region, Auckland Council owns and maintains 887 destination and neighbourhood playgrounds and play spaces, with 129 locations having accessible equipment that are suitable for a range of accessibility needs.

Auckland Council appeals to the public after 205-year-old Crimean War Cannon stolen

Auckland Council is appealing to the public after a 205-year-old Crimean War Cannon was stolen in the early hours of Thursday morning from Okahu Bay.

Rates relief granted to uninhabitable Auckland properties

Auckland Council has today paid out around $1.3 million in rates relief to properties left uninhabitable as a result of the flood and cyclone events.

Auckland Council allocates the $2 million Local Crime Fund to local boards and Business Improvement Districts

Auckland Council’s Regulatory and Safety Committee has approved the allocation of the $2 million Local Crime Fund from central government to local boards and Business Improvement Districts (BID) across the region.