Tag: Auckland Council
Former Auckland Council building inspector sentenced
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) says a former Auckland Council building inspector has been sentenced to 11 months’ home detention in the Manukau District...
Time capsule containing ‘treasured history’ unearthed
A piece of history containing unique treasures has been unearthed at an east Auckland sports club.
Dozens of people recently gathered at Bucklands Beach Bowling...
Boaties urged to help fight spread of marine pest
East Auckland’s boaties are being asked to do their bit to help stop the spread of a harmful and invasive marine pest.
Exotic caulerpa is...
Police alert for any more Pride event disturbances
Police are paying close attention and have plans to keep people safe and secure at upcoming Auckland Pride Festival events.
That includes for Pride Festival...
Howick drummer headlines popular jazz concert
Dynamic drummer Taylor Griffin gets another chance to display his rhythmic and songwriting flair when headlining the always well-attended Jazz at the Rotunda concert...
Light: Improving safety of local roads
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
Transport is always a big topic of discussion - congestion, parking, safety, emissions and more.
Under Auckland Council...
Protest at children’s Pride Month event condemned
Auckland Council and police are publicly condemning a loud protest by Destiny Church members against a Pride event staged at a public library on...
Homeless man with cancer living in trailer in east Auckland park
A homeless man who’s living in a trailer at an east Auckland park says he’s suffering from bowel cancer and just wants to be...
Vigilance urged against wildfire risk in parks
Wildfires in California, bushfires in Australia and some significant vegetation fires across New Zealand have brought global attention to fire risk and are a...
Q&A with Jennie McCormick
The self-made world-class astronomer and community houses manager talks to PJ TAYLOR about her amazing galactic journey.
Where were you born and grew up?
In the...
Stories of library called for birthday celebrations
Hadn’t thought about it previously, but when it’s pointed out the architectural design of the roof of Pakuranga Library is an upside-down open book.
Clever,...
Auckland’s Waitangi Day festival comes to Flat Bush
A large-scale public celebration of Waitangi Day is staged at Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush this Thursday, February 6.
The Auckland Council’s free-entry event...
Review: Music in Parks’ venue and music perfect match
Review: Music in Parks Monte Cecilia, with Albi and the Wolves, South for Winter, Aro, and Marmalade, at Monte Cecilia Park, Hillsborough, February 2.
The...
Embracing the Year of the Snake for Lunar New Year
One of the biggest public events on Auckland’s calendar will draw tens of thousands of people keen to welcome the Lunar New Year and...
Share views on playgrounds and dog-walking
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
Opportunities to have your say!
For all of these you can have find out more and have your...
Vision to transform Auckland Council park into sports track
Two local residents want to transform an east Auckland green space into a multi-purpose sports facility hosting national and international competitions.
Richard Wagener and Tony...
Dangerous flammable items in waste system cause fires
The year is off to a fiery start for Auckland’s waste trucks with five rubbish and recycling vehicle fires in the first two weeks...
Hola! Latin party comes to Auckland – muy bueno!
A vibrant celebration of Latin American culture through music, dance, arts and food is happening in Auckland this coming weekend.
The Auckland Latin Fiesta is back for...
Auckland joining the party for Lunar New Year
Downtown Auckland will soon be alive with a creative and cultural buzz inspired by Asian traditions and infused with a unique Auckland flavour.
From January 26...
Public to be asked about bed night visitor levy
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council is to publicly consult on the proposed bed night...
Feedback called for on city’s dog rules
Residents and ratepayers can unleash their views on the Auckland Council’s proposed changes to dog rules.
The public can take part in the five-week consultation...
Union wants to be in time-of-use charge talks
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The E tū Union has urged the Auckland Council to involve workers...
Boaties urged to help stop spread of caulerpa
Boaties heading out on the water this summer are urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa.
The highly invasive marine...
Happy New Year from the Howick Local Board
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
Congratulations to the recipents of New Year Royal Honours, in particular Reay Neben for her King’s Service...
AI used to map landslide risks
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport (AT) has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify landslide...
Cemetery bylaws to be publicly consulted
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council will seek public feedback on cemetery bylaws and whether they...
Council backs four-year electoral term
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council is showing its support for a four-year electoral term...
Movies in Parks starts next month
The Auckland Council’s free-to-attend Movies in Parks programme kicks off next month.
There are eight Movies in Parks events across the Auckland region from February...
Debate over big vs local contractors
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The debate over the future of Auckland Council’s facility maintenance contracts has...
Councillors in favour of CCO reform
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Councillors are backing major reforms to council-controlled organisations (CCOs), disbanding Eke Panuku...
Uptake of public transport contactless payments
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport’s chief executive says there has been a 10 per cent...
Feedback called for proposed changes to dog walking
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council will call for public feedback on proposed changes to...
Appeals for continued support for cycling
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Bike Auckland has called on Auckland Transport (AT) to continue investing in...
AT gender pay gap worse than national average
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport’s gender pay gap exceeds the national median, with women earning...
Chances for young musicians to play at Moana Auckland events
There are opportunities for skilled young musicians to play and accompany upcoming Moana Auckland events, says music charity Play It Strange.
Moana Auckland, described as...
Music in Parks concerts to rock east
The always popular Music in Parks series of free public concerts starts at Maraetai this Saturday.
Auckland Council’s Music in Parks programme has free-entry outdoor...
Boaties asked to help protect ‘whale superhighway’
Auckland’s boaties and leisure craft users are being urged to be waste-wise on the water over summer to conserve the oceans and coastlines for...
City debt projected to reach $14 billion
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland’s civic debt is projected to hit $14 billion in 2025, despite...
Councillors call for meetings with ministers
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Some Auckland councillors are urging the restoration of regular meetings with Government...
Council opposes Treaty Principals Bill
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council has voted to oppose the Treaty Principles Bill, triggering contentious...
Council allocates $5m to road corridor slips
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council is allocating $5 million for a one-time programme to...
Tagger sentenced to home detention and fined
The organisation responsible for keeping the city free of unsightly graffiti says it removed a staggering 1814 tags from around east Auckland in 2023-2024.
That’s...
Council hints at further rates increases
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council has signalled potential rates increases beyond the planned 5.8 per...
Call for action to address pollution in Tamaki Estuary
Few people know more about the health of the Tamaki Estuary than Bruce Kendall.
The Howick Local Board member and Tamaki Estuary Environmental Forum co-chair...
Mayor’s letter to Auckland Transport sparks annoyance
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
A confidential letter from mayor Wayne Brown to Auckland Transport has ignited...
Councillors worried about mayor’s CCO plan
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland councillors have raised concerns about a lack of clarity in Mayor...
Celebration as ‘road to nowhere’ finally opens
It’s taken longer than expected but a previously closed road leading to a busy east Auckland shopping precinct has finally opened to traffic.
Large concrete...
Police ramping up patrols at beaches over summer
“Leave only footprints in the sand.”
That's the message from police and their partner agencies to holiday makers heading to Auckland’s eastern and southern beaches...
Grants open for communities
Applications for Auckland Council’s Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants are open and local groups are being encouraged to apply.
A $295,000 funding pool...
Mayor questions placement of electric ferry chargers
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has challenged Auckland Transport and Eke Panuku over...
Letters to the Editor: Speedway; RSA; Cats and birds
Western Springs
Great article from Phil Dark about the history of Western Springs (Times, November 15). The fact the Motions family owned the land is...
Council calls on AT to review ferry fares
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council is calling for Auckland Transport to reevaluate after a proposal...
Brown vs Brown battle over Eastern Busway funding
The Government Minister overseeing delivery of east Auckland’s largest transport infrastructure project says he has no doubt it will be completed on time.
The Eastern...
Council meets almost half of savings target in first quarter
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council says it has achieved nearly half of its $66...
Howick Local Board weighs in on mayor’s proposals
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Howick Local Board members have called for urgent action on Tāmaki Estuary...
Driver safety screens fitted to buses
Auckland’s bus drivers will be increasingly safe and secure as the rollout of bus driver safety screens accelerates thanks to funding confirmed by Auckland...
Cost savings from Howick Local Board office exit
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
The Howick Local Board office in Pakūranga will close at the end of November, enabling council to...
Western Springs Speedway – thanks for the thrills!
Phil Dark, a proud Howickian and professional motorsports broadcaster, has been the voice of speedway in Auckland and writes of his sadness for the...
“Pot-line” suggested for AT’s pothole pledge
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport is reporting success after the first week of its pothole...
First month with no road deaths in four years
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport has reported that July was the first month since 2020...
Council underestimates property buyout numbers
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council expects more properties to be bought out than anticipated...
Help protect Auckland’s natural environment
How do you think Auckland’s natural environment should be protected?
The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation is open until December 8 and Auckland Council is inviting...
AT makes pothole repair promise to Aucklanders
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport has made a promise to Aucklanders that it will repair...
Councillor: Speedway consultation “fudged and fraudulent”
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
A heated debate erupted over the Auckland Council’s consultation process for speedway...
Councillors worried about less road safety funds
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland councillors have raised concerns that the road safety funding shortfall could...
Fifty-four heavy trucks, zero diesel fumes
Electric trucks in the fleet of East Tamaki-based Waste Management New Zealand have covered a distance the equivalent of five times from Earth to...
Would you like to help lead your local community?
Community-minded east Auckland residents are being urged to consider standing as candidates at next year’s local elections.
Up for grabs will be two seats representing...
Legitimacy of speedway report questioned
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Plans to consolidate speedway were thrown into question after a letter suggested...
Seniors voice concerns over new dog rules
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, funded by New Zealand on Air
Dog-walking limits being proposed by the Auckland Council have been questioned by...
New contractors for city’s pools and leisure centres
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council has awarded new contracts for 20 pools and leisure centres,...
Council starts action to recover $2.3 billion
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council’s draft Contributions Policy, aimed at recovering $2.3 billion over...
Paul Young – champion of the artist, and footballer
So, Paul Young, what have you been up to? Where have you been over the past year or so?
Not that long ago, between 2018...
Ratepayers to own new fleet of ferries
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport has confirmed that Fullers will operate a new fleet of...
Government support sought as dog attacks surge
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council's latest Animal Management Report reveals a sharp rise in dog...
Malaysia footballers hold open public training
The Malaysia men’s football national team is using South Auckland Rangers’ Rongomai Park as their training base ahead of their friendly international against New...
Councillor questions raising speed limits
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, funded by New Zealand on Air
An Auckland councillor has urged caution against increasing speed limits that could...
Mayor Brown orders councillors back to chamber
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is laying down the law telling elected councillors...
RSA battles for village “shop front” position
Imagine if Howick RSA members and community citizens gathered in central Howick Village to recite the Ode of Remembrance every Friday evening, traditionally 6pm.
Under...
Councillor pleased with $332m in savings
Howick ward councillor Maurice Williamson is celebrating after Auckland Council announced it’s saved $332 million in the last three years.
The council’s exceeded its annual...
MP slams proposal to increase size of Howick Local Board
Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown is publicly criticising the Howick Local Board for proposing to increase its size from its current nine elected members to...
Attempt to shrink Howick Local Board fails
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, and Chris Harrowell, partially funded by New Zealand on Air
Howick ward councillor Maurice Williamson has failed in...
Deadline approaches for storm-affected properties
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council is urging storm-affected homeowners to register for its categorisation scheme...
East Auckland backs representation review proposal
Proposed changes for fairer representation and a Flat Bush subdivision for the Howick Local Board have received overwhelming support with 86 per cent of...
Councillor slams $20 million water deal with iwi
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, funded by New Zealand on Air
Howick ward councillor Maurice Williamson is demanding answers over Watercare’s handling of...
Town Crier opposes Māori naming of community assets
A story the Times published on August 23 (War of words over Māori names for public places - Times) about the debate over giving...
Auckland Council grants $2.4m to sports club
Auckland Council will allocate $13.6 million to 18 sports organisations in the city, including $2.4m toward Pakuranga United Rugby Club for the planned expansion...
Movements and action in the Village
By Katie Treneman, Interim Village Manager, Howick Village Association
It’s been great to welcome back Craig Hammonds, our Community Constable who had been away for several...
War of words over Maori names for public places
A heated war of words has broken out over whether Maori names should be given to numerous public places in the local community as...
Empty east Auckland section turns into rubbish tip
An empty section in an east Auckland street is being treated like a rubbish tip.
A resident notified Auckland Council about the mess in an...
Former building inspector pleads guilty to bribery and corruption
A former Auckland Council building inspector has pleaded guilty to bribery and corruption charges.
Appearing in the Manukau District Court, Nicholas Bright admitted to 21...
Councillor pleased to see community events axed
Howick ward councillor Maurice Williamson says he's pleased the Howick Local Board has voted to axe funding for two community events in east Auckland.
Williamson...
Our representative democracy must adapt to growing population
By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
Auckland has a unique local government, created after Parliament passed special legislation back in 2009.
As a result,...
Concerns over housing must be taken seriously
By Parmjeet Parmar, Pakuranga-based ACT List MP
Everywhere we look in Pakuranga, homes are being built.
This is a good sign for future generations who...
Councilor slams move to give Māori names to public places, bus...
Efforts to give Māori names to numerous local public places as well as bus stations and structures that are part of the Eastern Busway...
Let’s save innocent animals from rats!
The Times is publishing stories in our digital publication and on our website that are written by local youngsters in our Junior Journalist initiative. Here’s a...
Debate growing over size of Howick Local Board
By Chris Harrowell and Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded by New Zealand on Air
Local community leaders disagree over whether the number of...
Consultation on reducing Howick Local Board fails
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter - Funded by New Zealand on Air
A proposal by Howick ward councillor Maurice Williamson to consult the public...
Frustration over closure of road to town centre
Questions are being asked as to why large concrete blocks are impeding vehicle access between a growing residential community and an east Auckland shopping...
Resident discovers strange crack in footpath
The Times is giving local youngsters who want to write stories – which we’ll publish on our website and in our new digital publication –...
Flood plan sandbagged
Locals must think ahead and have sandbags ready prior to severe weather events, but Auckland Council’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management Committee has sunk...
