Auckland City - Latest News [Page 5]
Celebrating Matariki (Maori New Year)
Thursday, 31 May 2001, 3:45 pm | Auckland City
A programme of events to acknowledge and celebrate Matariki - the Maori New Year - will be held in Auckland City over June and July. More >>
Visit Japan On A Youth Exchange
Thursday, 31 May 2001, 11:32 am | Auckland City
Fifteen secondary school children are to be selected for a 10-day visit to Auckland City¡¦s sister city of Fukuoka, Japan, at the end of September. More >>
Auckland’s problems not addressed by Budget
Thursday, 24 May 2001, 6:27 pm | Auckland City
The Budget 2001 should be acknowledged for the Government’s desire to hold the spending line, however it will not address the mounting social problems in Auckland, said Auckland City Mayor Chris Fletcher, following the first Budget lock-up and briefing ... More >>
New Watercare Directors Bring Wealth Of Experience
Friday, 9 March 2001, 2:26 pm | Auckland City
Four new directors appointed to the Board of Watercare Services Ltd will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company, says the chair of the Shareholders Representative Group (SRG), Dr Bruce Hucker. The new directors are: More >>
One Tree Hill Planting Another Step Closer
Friday, 9 March 2001, 2:25 pm | Auckland City
Endorsement last night by Auckland City Council of the replanting plan for the One Tree Hill summit paves the way for the resource consent to be lodged on a notified basis. More >>
Three Kings Water Supply Should Not Be Connected
Thursday, 8 March 2001, 4:22 pm | Auckland City
Three Kings Water Supply Should Not Be Connected Now, Auckland City Council Works Committee Recommends More >>
Djuice Dragons’ Boats Take Flight
Thursday, 8 March 2001, 4:17 pm | Auckland City
At 03:30 this morning (New Zealand time) djuice.com I and djuice.com II departed the Auckland boatyard that has been their home since construction began in August last year. The Laurie Davidson-designed boats are flying their way to djuice dragons’ ... More >>
Issues Broader Than Transport
Wednesday, 7 March 2001, 2:59 pm | Auckland City
Transport planning for Auckland must address more than just congestion, Auckland’s mayor Chris Fletcher told the New Zealand Land Transport Summit today. More >>
Vertical Height Clearance Policy
Wednesday, 7 March 2001, 2:51 pm | Auckland City
A policy on clearance heights for structures over Auckland City roads has been approved by Auckland City Council’s Transport and Roading Committee. More >>
The Launching - March 16, 17 And 18
Wednesday, 7 March 2001, 2:35 pm | Auckland City
On March 16, 17, and 18 Aucklanders will be treated to a free performance at Aotea Square, called THE LAUNCHING. The Square will be flooded with water to become PONDS.EDGE and from this watery stage Aucklanders will enjoy performances from Che Fu, the Auckland ... More >>
Fanshawe Street To Retain Inbound Bus Lane
Wednesday, 7 March 2001, 2:33 pm | Auckland City
The citybound bus priority lane on Fanshawe Street, Auckland City, is to be retained following a decision by the Transport and Roading Committee. More >>
Te Kohanga Reo Kids Learn About Road Safety
Wednesday, 7 March 2001, 2:24 pm | Auckland City
A healthy pathway for Te Kohanga Reo pre-school children was given the thumbs up at a recent Transport and Roading Committee meeting. More >>
Inquiry Into Climate Change Heats Up
Wednesday, 28 February 2001, 4:53 pm | Auckland City
Key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and global warming will be reducing Aucklanders dependence on the private motor vehicle according to Auckland City Council. More >>
Council Supports Anti-Nuclear Protest Fleet
Tuesday, 27 February 2001, 3:22 pm | Auckland City
Support was given by Auckland City Councillors at the Council meeting on February 22, to a protest fleet which is sailing to meet two ships, the Pacific Pintail and the Pacific Teal, transporting radioactive material through the Tasman Sea to Japan. ... More >>
Kapa Haka Comes To Town!
Friday, 23 February 2001, 4:22 pm | Auckland City
Traditional Maori performing arts groups will compete on Saturday, February 24 to see who will represent Auckland at the National Aotearoa Traditional Maori Performing Arts Festival to be held in Auckland next year. More >>
Marine Reserves Should Be Expanded
Friday, 23 February 2001, 2:33 pm | Auckland City
The purpose of marine reserves should be expanded and there should be more protected areas, Auckland City Council¡¦s Planning and Regulatory Committee recommends. More >>
The Volvo Ocean Race - A Credit For Our Economy
Wednesday, 21 February 2001, 4:48 pm | Auckland City
With the Volvo Ocean Race in 2002 and the America's Cup in 2003, Auckland will reap the huge benefits of hosting the world's two premier global yachting events in the next two years. More >>
Auckland To Host New Zealand Fashion Week
Wednesday, 21 February 2001, 4:47 pm | Auckland City
In announcing Auckland City Council's support for a Fashion Week Festival to be held in October, Councillor Victoria Carter, Chairperson of the committee responsible for economic development, said that the support being given by the Council was a ... More >>
Chair appointed to new Viaduct Advisory Board
Monday, 12 February 2001, 11:56 am | Auckland City
Well known Auckland businessperson and sailor Penny Whiting will chair the Viaduct Advisory Board, a new “stakeholder” group set up to advise the council on issues concerning this waterfront area. More >>