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Bid to limit dog numbers to six per walker opposed by board

Dog owners and walkers could be banned from walking more than six dogs at a time if proposed changes to Auckland Council’s dog policy and...

Electrifying future for ferries

Auckland Transport (AT) has confirmed that Fullers will operate and manage a new fleet of council-owned electric ferries. AT has been transitioning towards electric ferries...

Fortnightly rubbish trial confirmed

Auckland Council’s Planning and Policy Committee has approved the controversial trial of a fortnightly rubbish collection.  Waste Planning Manager Sarah Le Claire noted concerns raised...

Flood recovery programme nearing completion

Since the January 27, 2023 floods, nearly $40 million will have been spent fixing roads and slips in the Albany ward. Over $10 million of...

Mayor calls Ōrewa coastal work a mistake

Consultation on a draft Shoreline Adaption Plan (SAP), covering the coast from Snells Beach to Ōrewa, is open until November 12. In addition to the...

Homeowners demand slip help from council

A Warkworth couple is hoping there is strength in numbers, after joining forces with a group of West Auckland residents fighting to get council help...

Policy aims to recover $2.3 billion over the next decade

Auckland Council’s draft Contributions Policy 2025 aims to recover $2.3 billion over the next decade, to contribute to the council’s infrastructure projects.  “Existing rate payers...

Gaps in emergency alerting infrastructure

Gaps relating to alerting and warning infrastructure projects were identified after trialling new technology for tsunami sirens installed in Ōrewa.  The trial is part of...

Tsunami risk assessments continue

Auckland Council’s civil defence and emergency management committee was given an update on council’s tsunami works programme at its meeting on September 10. The current...

New role for Rodney councillor

Rodney Councillor Greg Sayers says he wants to get back to basics following his appointment as chair of Auckland Council’s Budget Committee. Late last month,...