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Auckland City Council - Latest News [Page 129]

Momentum builds for conclusion on SH20 Avondale

Thursday, 3 July 2003, 2:17 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City's transport committee called yesterday for the early completion of investigations into the route options for the State Highway 20 (SH20) Avondale extension, emphasising the importance of this project for the city's future transport network ... More >>

Council's clear focus on foreign student industry

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 9:58 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council's strategy and governance committee today finalised a contract to commit $40,000 to Study Auckland to continue attracting overseas students to Auckland. The committee also committed $20,000 to further research on the foreign student industry. More >>

Laying the final ground work of Britomart Centre

Tuesday, 1 July 2003, 9:05 am | Auckland City Council

Tranz Rail is training its drivers in preparation for Britomart’s first passenger train, due into the new station on Monday 7 July 2003. More >>

Direction setting for Pasifika festival

Monday, 30 June 2003, 2:45 pm | Auckland City Council

The first meeting of the new Pasifika festival advisory board was held on Wednesday 25 June at Auckland City Council. More >>

Major advance in marine event centre plans

Friday, 27 June 2003, 12:02 am | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council’s Recreation and Events Committee chairperson, Councillor Scott Milne, announced today the city would buy the Eastern Viaduct for $5.1 million plus GST in what he described as one of the most important open-space purchases the city ... More >>

2.5 per cent rates limit the lowest in region

Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 5:49 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City councillors have confirmed today that they will limit the total rates increase to the rate of inflation set at 2.5 per cent. More >>

Auckland City's 2004 budget and policy confirmed

Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 5:48 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City councillors confirmed today their budget and spending policies for the 2004 financial year. More >>

Mayor’s win-win solution for Blake memorial

Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 2:22 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland Mayor John Banks says he is delighted the way now seems clear for a win-win solution for Auckland City and New Zealand to support appropriate ways to celebrate the life and exploits of Sir Peter Blake. More >>

Zoo's new boys will be mane attraction @ Lion Hill

Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 11:57 am | Auckland City Council

They may be only a year old, but Auckland Zoo's new male lions Lazarus and Ngala both already weigh in at the size of your average All Black. More >>

New improved street lighting along Lower Domain Dr

Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 9:06 am | Auckland City Council

To improve safety for drivers and pedestrians in the area, new lighting has been installed along Lower Domain Drive. More >>

All aboard for a trip down memory lane

Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 12:30 am | Auckland City Council

Councillor Bill Christian, chairperson of Auckland City Council’s works committee is calling on Aucklanders to check their memory banks and, if they were a passenger on the last passenger train to leave the old Auckland railway station in 1930, to ... More >>

The Britomart train station blessed at dawn

Friday, 20 June 2003, 6:05 pm | Auckland City Council

The site and platforms of the Britomart train station were blessed at 6.30am this morning. More than 150 guests joined the ceremony conducted by Ngati Whatua Kaumatua, among them Takutai Moana Wikiriwhi. More >>

Auckland City keen to retain power savings

Friday, 20 June 2003, 3:27 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City keen to retain power savings Auckland City Council will try to lock in place power savings which have averaged 19 per cent for several weeks across its major buildings and facilities. More >>

NZ Herald deeply offensive to Blake family

Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 3:21 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland’s Mayor, John Banks, says the New Zealand Herald needs to thoroughly examine its behaviour in the Peter Blake Memorial issue. More >>

Auckland City reflects on road safety

Monday, 16 June 2003, 5:05 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council is introducing new, highly visible, road signage to enhance road safety for pedestrians and school children. More >>

Mobile library service to remain

Friday, 13 June 2003, 2:20 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City’s mobile library will remain in service, says Councillor Graeme Mulholland, chairperson of the Community Services Committee. More >>

Auckland City reviews spending efficiencies

Friday, 13 June 2003, 2:19 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council begun a new peer review process for its funding system to make its spending procedures more effective and efficient. More >>

Britomart opening celebrations – costs clarified

Friday, 13 June 2003, 9:34 am | Auckland City Council

Councillor Douglas Armstrong, chairperson of Auckland City's Finance and Corporate Business Committee today clarified the costs of the celebrations being planned for the opening of Britomart next month. More >>

Celebrating Matariki (Maori New Year)

Wednesday, 11 June 2003, 9:33 am | Auckland City Council

A programme of Maori events to recognise and celebrate Matariki - the Maori New Year - will be held in Auckland until 12 July. More >>

Auck’s growth strategy still open for discussion

Friday, 6 June 2003, 5:19 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Development Committee will conduct a workshop for councillors and community board planning representatives on managing the future growth of Auckland city. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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