Services provided for Auckland, include:

• local roads and footpaths
• water
• sewerage system
• rubbish, recycling and landfills
• parks and sportsfields
• recreation centres, libraries and pools
• dog registration
• civil defence
• social housing.

The council was established on 1 November 2010 replacing:

• Auckland Regional Council
• Auckland City Council
• Manukau City Council
• North Shore City Council
• Waitakere City Council
• Papakura District Council
• Rodney District Council
• Franklin District Council.