Auckland Council
Government AdministrationAuckland, New Zealand5001-10000 Employees
Auckland Council is a large regional government body in New Zealand responsible for policy development, decision-making, and a broad set of public services for Aucklanders. It supports the city’s elected representatives by providing specialist advice and delivering services such as rubbish and recycling, resource and building consents, bylaws, events, and parks. The council operates alongside independent council-controlled organisations that manage specific assets or activities on its behalf, including Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, and Watercare. Based in the city of Auckland within the wider Auckland region, the council serves more than 1.5 million residents and works with businesses, visitors, and community groups to shape services and policy. A recent development is the June 2026 launch of an online guidance hub for the hospitality sector, reflecting ongoing efforts to support sector needs and public engagement.