Auckland Council (2024)

The Auckland Design Manual is offline for the next few weeks, under going redevelopment.

If you need a copy of specific information, please contact us on AKDesignManual: akdesignmanual@aklc.govt.nz.

Please note if you wish to obtain a copy or provide feedback on any of the three documents we recently published inviting feedback, please submit a request to the following email addresses and we will coordinate a response:

  • Storm Water Code of Practice Version 4: swcop@aklc.govt.nz
  • Draft Guideline Document 13 Freeboard: freeboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
  • Draft Guideline Document 15 Climate Change Scenarios: climate@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Auckland Council (2024)

FAQs

What does Auckland Council do? ›

Planning, funding and delivery. The Auckland Council group plays a major role in planning for and delivering transport, infrastructure, and urban regeneration. The group also delivers programmes and projects for pest control, revegetation and supporting biodiversity.

How do I contact the Auckland Council? ›

Call us on 09 301 0101 to report something that is causing an immediate risk to the safety of a person, people or property.
  1. ​Online. You can use our online form to make an enquiry, give us a compliment, or provide feedback. ...
  2. By phone. ...
  3. ​By social media. ...
  4. In person. ...
  5. By post. ...
  6. ​Media enquiries.

How many councils are there in Auckland? ›

Auckland has 21 local boards. As at 2022, three unitary authorities have Māori wards. These are essentially a combination of territorial and regional councils and play both roles in the areas they serve.

What is the legal name of the Auckland Council? ›

AUCKLAND COUNCIL (LEI 213800RWHTSELJS5LA96)

Who funds Auckland Council? ›

The council has a range of funding sources for capital and operating expenditure. Rates are the most well-known source, however, rating makes up less than half of the council's income. Other funding sources include: grants and subsidies, including government subsidies.

Does Auckland Council pay well? ›

The average Auckland Council hourly pay ranges from approximately $18 per hour (estimate) for a Sales Assistant to $65 per hour (estimate) for a Business Analyst. Auckland Council employees rate the overall compensation and benefits package 3.4/5 stars. What is the highest salary at Auckland Council?

What areas does Auckland Council cover? ›

A full list of our wards and local boards
  • Albany Ward. There are two local boards within Albany Ward: Hibiscus and Bays and Upper Harbour. ...
  • Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward. ...
  • Franklin Ward. ...
  • Howick Ward. ...
  • Manukau Ward. ...
  • Manurewa-Papakura Ward. ...
  • Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward. ...
  • North Shore Ward.

Who is the head of Auckland Council? ›

Phil Wilson - Auckland Council | LinkedIn.

How many people work for Auckland Council? ›

Staffing levels as of 30 June each year
YearHeadcountFull Time Equivalents
2014/201511,3809678
2015/201611,5919870
2016/201711,89310,063
2017/201811,98510,259
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What do councils do? ›

Local government touches the lives of everybody, every day. Councils deal with everything from schools to care of older people, from roads to rubbish, libraries and local planning.

What are the priorities of the Auckland Council? ›

The Auckland Plan is a 30-year plan to guide Auckland's future and deliver on specific topics, including housing, transport, employment, protecting the environment, Māori wellbeing, opportunities for all Aucklanders.

Is Auckland the most multicultural city in the world? ›

Auckland is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world with the fourth highest foreign-born population.

Who runs Auckland City? ›

Auckland Council
Auckland Council Māori: Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau
Leadership
MayorWayne Brown
Deputy MayorDesley Simpson
CEOPhil Wilson
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What is the best council in New Zealand? ›

Porirua City Council has won the top honour at the LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards. Porirua City Council has won the top honour at the Local Government NZ (LGNZ) EXCELLENCE Awards 2022 for its efforts in restoring the health of hundreds of kilometres of streams and its hallowed harbour.

Is Auckland Council local government? ›

Through the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009, central government decided that Auckland would benefit from having two complementary decision-making mechanisms to ensure regional and local needs are met.

What is the role of a council in New Zealand? ›

Councils/kaunihera are accountable to their communities for the decisions they make and what they deliver. They must be open and transparent about how they conduct themselves and make decisions. Making council/kaunihera information publicly available is a key part of this.

What do Auckland councillors get paid? ›

Annual salary rates for 2022/2023
Mayor$296,000
Portfolio Lead$117,795
​Councillor appointed as Director of Auckland Transport (2)​$107,794
​Councillor (Minimum Allowable Remuneration)​$107,794
Albert-Eden Local Board Chairperson$97,068
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What are the benefits of working in Auckland Council? ›

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PERKS. We value our employees and have benefits for all our teams. Flexible working options, Auckland Zoo pass, Leisure Centre discount, E-bikes discount, and a Ted Ashby Sailing family pass to name a few.

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