The ARC manages the region's air and water quality, its growth and development, regional parks, public transport, the coastal and marine environment, and natural and cultural heritage sites. These pages explain more about our work.
- About ARC
- The ARC aims to make the Auckland region a great place to live. Here you can find out more about our roles and activities.
- Rates
- Information about rates, where your money goes, payment options and due dates.
- Consents
- You may need a resource consent if you wish to carry out activities which may affect the environment. Find out more about the consent process here.
- Civil Defence
- The ARC oversees regional civil defence planning and does research into natural and man-made hazards.
- Maori relations
- He tirohanga tenei wahanga ki nga kaupapa o Te Rauhitanga Taiao e pe ana ki nga Tangata Whenua o tenei rohe. This section looks at the relationship between the ARC and Tangata Whenua of the Auckland region.
- Councillors
- The ARC has 13 elected representatives from six constituencies across the Auckland region. Find out more about ARC councillors here.
- Have your say
- There are many opportunities for you to have your say about the future of the region. Here you can find current public consultations where you can give us your views.
- Education
- Sustainability education helps us all to develop skills, knowledge and values that promote behaviour in support of a sustainable environment.
- Agendas + minutes
- Council and standing committee meetings are scheduled monthly. Here you can find agendas and minutes from these meetings.
- ARC Subsidiaries
- Information on the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and Auckland Regional Holdings (ARH).
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