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Wacky winter event at Mission Bay

Monday, 12 July 2010, 12:08 pm | Auckland City Council

There is nothing crazier than willingly jumping into the chilled icy waters of Mission Bay right in the middle of winter. More >>

Movies at the Marae for Matariki Festival 10

Thursday, 1 July 2010, 9:17 am | Auckland City Council

Taika Waititi’s hit film Boy will be screened free at five Auckland marae from this week as part of the Auckland region-wide Matariki Festival 10. More >>

First tree planted in Aotea Square

Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 4:08 pm | Auckland City Council

Aotea Square got a colourful new installation today, with Auckland City Mayor John Banks planting the first tree, a native pohutukawa. Representatives of Ngati Whatua were also in attendance, and undertook a traditional blessing to ensure good health ... More >>

Make a song and dance about it

Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 2:38 pm | Auckland City Council

If you’re a creative professional making theatre, dance or music, you can now apply for funding from Auckland City Council towards your next project. More >>

Heritage fund applications open for 2010/11

Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 11:21 am | Auckland City Council

Every year Auckland City Council awards $100,000 to heritage projects around Auckland. Applications for the Natural Heritage fund and Cultural Heritage fund are now open for 2010/2011, with each fund awarding $50,000 to worthwhile projects. More >>

Green light for 21-year history of council

Friday, 25 June 2010, 11:12 am | Auckland City Council

Expressions of interest will soon be sought to research and write the final instalment in a trilogy of books documenting the history of Auckland City Council. More >>

Auckland to host BMX World Championships

Friday, 18 June 2010, 12:27 pm | Auckland City Council

New Zealand has won the rights to host the UCI BMX World Championships in 2013 to be held in Auckland. The world ruling body, Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) informed BikeNZ overnight that the joint bid with BMX New Zealand, Auckland City Council and ... More >>

Top of the Pups’ names in Auckland city

Monday, 14 June 2010, 2:21 pm | Auckland City Council

Max and Bella are currently the most popular dog names for Auckland city dogs, according to dog registration records held by Auckland City Council. Dog registrations are due by 31 July 2010, and it remains to be seen what the next generation of puppies ... More >>

Have your say on demolition control maps

Friday, 11 June 2010, 2:20 pm | Auckland City Council

Letters and maps are being sent to about 10,000 owners and occupiers of properties in Auckland city’s Residential 2 zone advising which properties require resource consent for demolition or removal of buildings built before 1940. More >>

Auckland’s newest all-access playground opens

Tuesday, 8 June 2010, 4:56 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland’s newest all-access playground for children of all abilities opens this weekend, in Pt Chevalier’s Coyle Park. More >>

Environmental edge to Auckland’s RWC 2011 prep

Friday, 4 June 2010, 12:25 pm | Auckland City Council

With the Eden Park redevelopment leading the way, Auckland’s Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) preparations are taking on a decidedly green edge. More >>

Increase involvement in the arts at a local level

Thursday, 3 June 2010, 4:57 pm | Auckland City Council

Want to get an art project happening in your neighbourhood? Funding for these projects just got easier with the newly refined Creative Communities scheme. More >>

Plans for Dominion Rd upgrade take shape

Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 5:00 pm | Auckland City Council

A simplified scheme for the upgrade of Dominion Rd was endorsed for consultation today by Auckland City Council’s Transport Committee. More >>

Auckland Zoo opens The Tropics for new alligators

Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 4:27 pm | Auckland City Council

Visitors to Auckland Zoo will be able to check out four impressive new American alligators at a newly built exhibit that opens this Queen’s Birthday weekend. More >>

Council helps secure minimal Metrowater increase

Friday, 28 May 2010, 1:09 pm | Auckland City Council

Metrowater customers will receive a refund via an adjustment in upcoming water bills to reflect its sizeable profit for the 2009/10 year. More >>

Community funding dates change

Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 9:52 am | Auckland City Council

Application dates for community group funding in Auckland city have changed due to the transition to the new Auckland Council later this year. More >>

What’s planned for transport in Panmure?

Thursday, 20 May 2010, 10:08 am | Auckland City Council

Panmure residents, businesses and regular visitors are invited to see what the future holds for transport in the area. More >>

Council well placed to fund leaky home repairs

Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 1:13 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council is in a financially sound position to meet its share of the financial assistance package for owners of leaky homes, announced this week by the Government. More >>

Auckland announces free ride to RWC 2011 matches

Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 12:46 pm | Auckland City Council

Public transport will be free to all Rugby World Cup 2011 matches in Auckland for ticketholders, enabling fans to get to the game quicker. More >>

Council boosts support for film industry

Friday, 14 May 2010, 11:35 am | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council is increasing funding for Film Auckland. The City Development Committee yesterday decided to increase the contribution to the film industry body from $45,000 in 2009/2010 to $150,000 for 2010/2011. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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