Council

Toddler death sparks warning

Auckland Council is urging residents to be extra vigilant around pop-up pools this summer. As the days get hotter and families set up temporary backyard...

New rules for dog walkers

If you walk a pack of five or more dogs in the Auckland region, you can now get your free Auckland Council certificate of approval...

Have yourself a low waste Christmas

After Christmas, how do you dispose of a real Christmas tree? If you have an artificial one, hopefully it’s good quality and lasts for years,...

Expert hearing panel confirmed for proposed Plan Change 120

Auckland Council and the Government have confirmed the appointment of the expert group that will lead hearings on proposed Plan Change 120. Known as an ‘independent hearings panel’, the group is made up...

Auckland Council bins fortnightly rubbish collection trial

Auckland Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections in parts of Te Atatū Peninsula, Panmure/Tāmaki...

Award for Franklin Local Board

The Franklin Local Board has been honoured at the Economic Development New Zealand Awards. The board was awarded an Honorary Commendation for Collaboration in November,...

Plan your journey to Auckland’s Farmers Santa Parade

The Farmers Santa Parade will bring thrills and delight to thousands of families who line the city streets to watch this Christmas spectacle today, November 30. Unfortunately,...

Protecting kauri at adventure camp

A new marine and conservation outdoors centre in the Coromandel has state-of-the-art kauri biosecurity protocols and education. The Hillary Outdoors Centre at Port Charles in...

Illegal dumping a concern across Franklin

Illegal dumping continues across the wider Franklin area, despite the Auckland Council working with community groups and businesses to prevent it and catch those...

Council’s desexing clinic a hit

Auckland Council's first-ever in-house dog desexing clinic is beginning to show positive results after 475 desexing procedures in under five months. The council said 229...