What does the Auckland City Council do?

- Water supply and wastewater treatment

- Parks and recreation

- Libraries

- Museums and art galleries

- Public transport

- Road maintenance

- Building and resource consenting

- Animal control

- Public health

- Community services

- Economic development

- Cultural and heritage preservation

The council is also responsible for setting and collecting rates, and for representing the interests of Aucklanders to the central government.

The council is made up of 20 elected members, including the mayor, who are elected every three years. The council is divided into 13 wards, each of which is represented by one or more councillors.

The council meets monthly to make decisions on a wide range of issues. The council also has a number of committees that deal with specific areas of responsibility, such as finance, planning, and transport.

The council is funded through a combination of rates, user charges, and grants from the central government. The council also has a number of commercial enterprises, such as airports, that generate income.

The Auckland City Council is a vital part of the city's infrastructure and plays a key role in making Auckland a great place to live, work, and play.