Latest from Auckland Council

The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control

City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.

Auckland Council defers fortnightly rubbish collections for trial and more consultation

Fortnightly rubbish collections have been delayed until 2028 at the earliest.

Letters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'

OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'

‘Disturbed’: Corrections’ bid to nearly double Auckland Prison capacity blindsides council, locals

The council said it hadn't been given any chance to provide feedback.

Onehunga residents cannot drink local water for several more years due to traces of banned chemical

Auckland University researchers found drinking water is largely free of banned chemical.

Big cuts coming to AT: 'Blame the Govt', says mayor

The Government cut $550 million from Auckland transport but the council has another plan.

$265k mirror sculpture disappears from Auckland CBD

Auckland Council is scoping a new site for the artwork.

'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburb

The dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.

The 60 West Auckland residents with flood-destroyed homes stuck in ‘grey area’ for financial aid

Councillors support motion for solutions to aid storm victims after 20 months of waiting.

'A cesspit': Country estate residents fed up over incomplete sewage plant

Residents of Whitford Manor Estate told the Herald the sewage smell is revolting.

'Ridiculous': Auckland Council's graveyard of rubbish bins cost $800-$1000 each

Auckland Council estimates savings of $600,000 to $800,000 by reusing removed bins.

Back to the office: Business leader calls for Auckland workers to return to CBD

The Prime Minister wants stricter working-from-home rules. Should Auckland follow suit?

'Destroy those communities': Fate of beloved Auckland pool up in the air

The final decision will be made in a confidential meeting behind closed doors.

Simon Wilson: Will Simeon Brown's need for speed really help the economy?

Opinion: Here's what the data says about speed limits, economic growth and road safety.

'Kick in the guts': Outrage after rubbish bin graveyard found on Auckland Council lot

The controversial cost-saving plan promised to save ratepayers millions.

Flamingo and Lime awarded Auckland e-scooter licences

A slimmed-down number of operators but the council's allocation remains the same.

Opinion: We need to build our streets to supercharge walking and cycling

OPINION: We have only built for one mode of transport in Auckland for decades.

Opinion: Plan Change 79 is about putting Aucklanders' safety first

OPINION: These changes are a critical way for the council to assist with driveway safety.