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Auckland Council Seeks Review Of Ports Of Auckland Automation Project
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 3:19 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is seeking a review of decisions made by the former chief executive and Board of Directors of the Ports of Auckland (POAL) to commence a now-cancelled project to automate its Fergusson Container Terminal. Mayor Phil Goff and Auckland ... More >>
Ripple Of Excitement As Haunting Sound Returns To Summit Of Kohukohunui
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 5:29 am | Auckland Council
The slow, mournful but melodious sound of the kōkako can be heard floating down from the heights of Kohukohunui, the highest summit (688m) on mainland Auckland. And it is something worth singing about! They’re celebrating the success of the ... More >>
Turnaround In Compliance As Sediment Control In Council Sights
Monday, 30 May 2022, 12:20 pm | Auckland Council
Building sites are in the spotlight for Auckland Council’s Proactive Compliance team. They’ve stepped up monitoring of smaller building sites that would not otherwise be monitored or inspected, as they seek to reduce the amount of uncontrolled sediment ... More >>
New Joint Auckland Council And Auckland Transport Signs Bylaw 2022 Approved Today
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 4:09 pm | Auckland Council
A new joint Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Signs Bylaw has been approved today by Auckland Council’s Governing Body and the Board of Auckland Transport. “ We worked closely with Auckland Transport to develop a new bylaw that retains ... More >>
Auckland Council Approves Updates To Stormwater And Property Maintenance And Nuisance Bylaws
Thursday, 19 May 2022, 9:41 am | Auckland Council
Amendments to two bylaws have been approved by Auckland Council’s Governing Body. Amendments for the Stormwater Bylaw 2015 will come into effect on 30 May 2022 and amendments for the Property Maintenance and Nuisance Bylaw 2015 will come into effect ... More >>
Daylight Saving To End To New Sound Of Tsunami Sirens
Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 2:37 pm | Auckland Council
If you’re still napping around midday Sunday April 3, enjoying an extra hour or two of sleep daylight saving brings, be prepared for a harsh wakeup call if you live in the Rodney, Waitākere Ranges or Hibiscus and Bays areas. That’s because Auckland ... More >>
Bus Upgrades, New Local Cycling Network For Whau If Auckland Council Climate Action Package Goes Ahead
Monday, 21 March 2022, 2:57 pm | Auckland Council
Bus services across the Whau region will be improved and a new safe cycling network delivered in New Lynn if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package goes ahead as part of this year’s Annual Budget. Mayor Phil Goff says the Climate Action ... More >>
More Frequent Bus Services, Urban Forest And Cycling And Walking Upgrades For Manurewa-Papakura
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 11:50 am | Auckland Council
Manurewa-Papakura residents will benefit from a boost in investment in bus services, cycling and walking, as well as tree planting, if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s Annual Budget. ... More >>
Waitākere To Get New Bus Services, Increased Tree Canopy, In Proposed Climate Action Package
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 10:36 am | Auckland Council
Waitākere residents will benefit from new and more frequent bus services and more tree canopy if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s Annual Budget. This boost will be critical ... More >>
Auckland Retains C40 Innovator City Title
Friday, 11 March 2022, 2:01 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s commitment to climate leadership has been recognised by a committee of mayors from around the globe, with the renewal of its C40 Innovator City membership status last month. C40 is a climate leadership group comprised of 97 major cities ... More >>
First Reports Reveal Reptile And Amphibian Predicament In Auckland
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 10:54 am | Auckland Council
Small in numbers and small in size; enigmatic and increasingly rare, we’re talking reptiles and frogs here. Evolutionarily distinct and secretive by nature; these amphibious creatures are camouflage champions. Auckland Council has just released its Regional ... More >>
Improved Evening Bus Services In Waitematā If Proposed Climate Action Package Goes Ahead
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 12:24 pm | Auckland Council
Bus services running to and from Auckland’s city centre in the evenings will see improvements under a Climate Action Package proposed by Auckland Council that aims to reduce emissions, upgrade public transport, deliver new cycling and walking infrastructure ... More >>
Manukau To Receive New Bus Services, Increased Tree Canopy In Proposed Climate Action Package
Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 3:39 pm | Auckland Council
Manukau residents will benefit from new and more frequent bus services and more tree canopy if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s Annual Budget. This boost will be critical ... More >>
Encampment At Auckland Domain / Pukekawa Peacefully Removed
Thursday, 3 March 2022, 11:40 am | Auckland Council
The roads into the Auckland Domain / Pukekawa have been reopened to the public this morning following a successful operation by Police and Auckland Council compliance staff to remove the protest encampment that has been occupying part of the public ... More >>
Grim IPCC Report Shows Urgent Need For Climate Action—Goff
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 3:37 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the latest International Panel on Climate Change report is a grim warning of the importance of climate action, and he hopes it will encourage Aucklanders to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Targeted ... More >>
Improved Bus Services, Low-emissions Ferries And Safer Cycling For North Shore In Proposed Climate Action Package
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 12:22 pm | Auckland Council
North Shore residents will benefit from upgrades to existing bus services, new low-emission ferries and increased investment in safe cycling infrastructure if the council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s ... More >>
Auckland Landmarks To Light Up For Ukraine
Monday, 28 February 2022, 3:44 pm | Auckland Council
The Auckland Harbour Bridge, Sky Tower and Auckland War Memorial Museum will light up in solidarity for the people of Ukraine from tonight Monday 28 February until Wednesday 2 March. “I am pleased to announce that after talking yesterday with ... More >>
Auckland Council Commencing Assessment Of 610 Tree Nominations
Friday, 25 February 2022, 2:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is commencing assessment of 610 tree nominations for inclusion in the Notable Tree Schedule, with work underway to prepare a plan change for notification in 2023 to add trees that meet notable tree criteria to Schedule 10 of the Auckland ... More >>
Goff Announces Retirement From Politics
Monday, 14 February 2022, 11:02 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has today announced he will not be seeking re-election this year. “It’s more than 40 years since I was first elected to office as MP for Roskill in 1981 and I believe it’s time to pass the baton to a new generation ... More >>
New Director Appointed To Council CCO Watercare Services Limited
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 3:00 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has appointed Julian Smith as a new director to the board of its council-controlled organisation, Watercare Services Limited. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2201/9c3af6e8c7e596272bec.jpeg" width="720" height="481"> Julian Smith This appointment ... More >>
