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Your Weekend Roundup: The PRADA Cup Finals
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 10:45 am | Auckland City Council
INEOS Team UK and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli will go head-to-head this weekend in the battle to win the PRADA Cup and the right to take on Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America’s Cup. Adding to the thrill of the sailing action on the water ... More >>
Pukekohe Reservoir Increases Auckland’s Water Supply
Friday, 6 November 2020, 1:33 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says that the $224 million investment in water supply infrastructure the council is making this year will be vital in heading off the imposition of severe water restrictions after two years of unprecedented drought. He made the comments ... More >>
Mayor Goff Welcomes Fact-based, Independent Ports Report
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 11:41 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the independent Sapere report, published today, which shows that neither Northport nor the Port of Tauranga are viable options for relocating the Ports of Auckland in the long-term. “The Sapere report completely ... More >>
Armistice Centenary Commemorative Service
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 11:24 am | Auckland City Council
New Zealand will be the first country in the world to mark Armistice Day 2018, with Auckland hosting a major commemorative service at The Cenotaph on Sunday, 11 November, at 11am – acknowledging the time and date the guns finally fell silent in World ... More >>
Winners of inaugural Mayoral Conservation Awards announced
Friday, 21 September 2018, 2:02 pm | Auckland City Council
Six conservationists have won the Mayoral Conservation Awards for their passion for conservation, education, innovation and determination to conserve and protect our natural environment. More >>
Help develop Auckland's climate action plan
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 3:35 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland Council is looking for your input into addressing rising carbon emissions and the effects of our region’s changing climate. More >>
Jump Online and Save on Dog Registration in Auckland
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 3:10 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland Council is trialling an innovative new process for its annual dog registration in a bid to encourage owners to complete their renewals online. More >>
Time to celebrate on World Smokefree Day
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 10:38 am | Auckland City Council
Thursday 31 May is World Smokefree Day and Auckland Council is restating its commitment to a healthier, smokefree city by 2025. More >>
Councillor Dick Quax passes away
Monday, 28 May 2018, 11:55 am | Auckland City Council
Mayor Phil Goff said, “We are all saddened to hear of the passing of Dick Quax today. More >>
Aucklanders value the arts, research shows
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 11:29 am | Auckland City Council
Research released this week shows Aucklanders are positive about the arts in their city, with participation at its highest recorded level. More >>
Live Lightly & Make a Difference Today
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 11:01 am | Auckland City Council
Our daily lives are busy and hectic. Sometimes it’s easy to forget the choices we make each day have an effect on our quality of life. Live Lightly is an initiative launched this month by Auckland Council and community groups. More >>
Hunua kiwi population suffers setback
Tuesday, 19 September 2017, 11:07 am | Auckland City Council
The newly reestablished kiwi population introduced into the Hunua Ranges earlier this year has suffered a setback, with three of the birds being lost as prey to a ferret. More >>
New Health Research Unit to be Based in Kaitaia
Friday, 8 September 2017, 9:25 am | Auckland City Council
A unique health research partnership was announced today between the Moko Foundation, a Kaitaia-based organisation led by Dr Lance O’Sullivan, and the Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, one of New Zealand’s national centres of research ... More >>
Support for Auckland Community Environmental Projects
Friday, 28 July 2017, 10:59 am | Auckland City Council
Ever wondered how you might fund that conservation or sustainability project that’s been rattling around in your head? More >>
Voting begins in Botany by-election
Monday, 23 January 2017, 9:00 pm | Auckland City Council
Voting begins in Botany by-election By-election packs are being mailed out this week and voting begins on 26 January for the Howick Local Board Botany subdivision by-election, encompassing Flat Bush, East Tamaki, East Tamaki Heights and Ormiston. ... More >>
Restricted fire season begins this week
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 2:24 pm | Auckland City Council
30 November, 2016 Restricted fire season begins this week A restricted fire season will come into force for the mainland of the Auckland Rural Fire District from Thursday 1 December. As usual the fire season changes come into force as we head into the ... More >>
AUT students make the most of food waste
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 12:37 pm | Auckland City Council
“Professional chefs use every technique they can to try and reduce food waste in the kitchen – wasted food is wasted profit.” More >>
Waitematā Local Board judicial recount result
Friday, 4 November 2016, 11:15 am | Auckland City Council
District Court Judge David Kirkpatrick has released the result of the judicial recount for the Waitematā Local Board. More >>
Wrap it before you trash it
Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 2:41 pm | Auckland City Council
In the last two years more than 80 Auckland rubbish collectors have been seriously injured on the job by dangerous items thrown away by residents. More >>
Auckland local body election results delayed
Thursday, 13 October 2016, 4:45 pm | Auckland City Council
Release of final results in the Auckland local body elections expected this afternoon are deferred until 9.00am tomorrow morning Friday 14 October. More >>