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New look for Quay Street

Friday, 5 December 2003, 12:17 am | Auckland City Council

Aucklanders are invited to have their say on draft plans for a new look for Quay Street, which includes wider and more aesthetically pleasing footpaths, native trees and landscaping, improved lighting and better pedestrian crossing opportunities. More >>

Information leads to council requirements changes

Thursday, 4 December 2003, 2:43 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City's building application, consent, inspection and compliance requirements are to be enhanced following information received from the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS), which backs up the assessment of claims made against the council. More >>

Managing buildings using monolithic cladding

Thursday, 4 December 2003, 2:41 pm | Auckland City Council

Effective immediately, Auckland City has initiated two changes to the way in which it manages the consent and inspection/compliance processes in buildings where monolithic cladding is used. They are: More >>

Q & A: Managing monolithic cladding

Thursday, 4 December 2003, 2:41 pm | Auckland City Council

1. Q: What is monolithic cladding? A: There are three types of monolithic cladding systems on the market; traditional stucco plaster, Proprietary Plaster Systems EIFS and fibre cement. “Monolithic” is a term that refers to cladding with an applied ... More >>

Intl. education industry lacks coherent strategy

Thursday, 4 December 2003, 9:41 am | Auckland City Council

''Today’s announcement by Trevor Mallard that the Government will impose additional levies on the international education industry, reinforces the lack of a coherent strategy for this vital industry and the need for the key stakeholders to join forces. More >>

Matiatia terminal ready for the busiest period

Wednesday, 3 December 2003, 8:52 am | Auckland City Council

The Matiatia passenger terminal has been delayed by two months and should now be completed in February 2004, with an official opening in March 2004. More >>

Auckland City leads the way in student industry

Monday, 1 December 2003, 1:46 pm | Auckland City Council

A report on the state of international education in Auckland city has prompted Auckland City Council to consider bringing together key industry stakeholders to discuss ways to address the issues raised. More >>

Point Chevalier and Royal Oak poll unsuccessful

Friday, 28 November 2003, 3:29 pm | Auckland City Council

In a recent poll, which asked local businesses “Do you wish to establish a Mainstreet programme?”, the result was very close but did not reach the 60 per cent of votes required for Auckland City to mandate a targeted rating system for local businesses. More >>

Britomart aboveground development one step closer

Friday, 28 November 2003, 11:02 am | Auckland City Council

After months of careful deliberation, the largest single heritage protection project ever undertaken in New Zealand took a big step forward yesterday when the Auckland City Council voted unanimously to negotiate with the Bluewater Consortium. More >>

Arena negotiations formalised

Friday, 28 November 2003, 8:44 am | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council will sign a formal heads of agreement to work on plans for a 12,000-seat indoor arena with a consortium led by the Sydney-based company Jacobsen Venue Management Pty Limited. More >>

Auditors give Auckland City a glowing report card

Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 3:00 pm | Auckland City Council

Independent auditors have confirmed Auckland City Council’s positive annual financial results for the last financial year and praised its commitment to long term planning. More >>

Create Your Own Eden Smart Gardening Awards

Tuesday, 25 November 2003, 1:58 pm | Auckland City Council

The efforts of gardeners throughout the Auckland region have been recognised in this year's Create your own Eden Awards for smart gardening, announced today. More >>

Changes on Wellesley Street East

Monday, 24 November 2003, 2:48 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council today announced the completion of road and pedestrian access upgrade works in Wellesley Street East. More >>

Avondale community plan ready for consultation

Monday, 24 November 2003, 10:53 am | Auckland City Council

Avondale’s draft liveable community plan and framework for consultation was endorsed today by the council’s City Development Committee. More >>

Internet cafes to become safer for everyone

Monday, 24 November 2003, 10:46 am | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council is taking a closer look at Internet cafes after recent concerns that they have potential social and public health issues particularly related to young users. More >>

Urban design panel review draws bright future

Monday, 24 November 2003, 10:44 am | Auckland City Council

Auckland City’s independent Urban Design Panel has been declared a major success following a review of its first six months in operation. More >>

Clamping down on unpaid parking fines

Monday, 24 November 2003, 10:07 am | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council is supporting a Ministry of Justice initiative to clamp or seize vehicles with a large number of outstanding parking fines, to recover some of the $2.09 million owed to the council. More >>

City will not rush into growth areas

Monday, 24 November 2003, 9:57 am | Auckland City Council

Intensified housing and mixed-use development will not happen in areas where infrastructure can’t cope or where growth won’t improve the quality of life of residents. More >>

Sweet smell of success for Parnell rose festival

Friday, 21 November 2003, 3:19 pm | Auckland City Council

Next year’s Parnell Festival of Roses promises to be even bigger and better than this year’s. The Auckland Rose Society has been awarded a once in a century opportunity to host the World Federation of Rose Societies Regional Convention in Parnell which ... More >>

O come all ye faithful

Friday, 21 November 2003, 3:19 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City and Mercury Energy are again helping you get into the festive spirit by running a series of special free events around Auckland to celebrate Christmas. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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