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Auckland Art Gallery restoration and expansion
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 11:23 am | Auckland City Council
It has been a year since the $113 million heritage upgrade and expansion project began at Auckland Art Gallery’s main building. Opening of the new building is expected to be mid-2011 and work is currently progressing well. More >>
Celebrate a magical 50th birthday at the zoo
Friday, 18 September 2009, 9:51 am | Auckland City Council
One of Auckland Zoo’s much-loved and oldest residents, the mythical dragon, turns 50 on Saturday 3 October and you’re invited to celebrate his half century. More >>
Leaky home settlements a burden for ratepayers
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 2:53 pm | Auckland City Council
The settlement of weathertightness claims cost Auckland City Council ratepayers more than $11m in the last financial year. More >>
Queens Wharf open to the public this Sunday
Saturday, 12 September 2009, 1:24 pm | Auckland City Council
Queens Wharf's red gates will swing open this Sunday giving people an opportunity to wander along this special part of Auckland's waterfront. More >>
Trees still protected in Auckland
Friday, 11 September 2009, 4:43 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council’s restrictions on the removal of trees still apply until 1 January 2012 despite the passing of the Resource Management (Simplifying & Streamlining) Amendment Bill last night. However, from 1 October this year, there will be changes ... More >>
Outdoor dining policy endorsed
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 3:50 pm | Auckland City Council
Businesses that operate outdoor dining facilities on public space are set to get clearer, more consistent guidance thanks to the council’s new street trading policy which focuses on the provision of outdoor dining facilities. “Outdoor dining has ... More >>
Converting Rugby World Cup opportunities for AK
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 2:04 pm | Auckland City Council
Today marks two years until Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) kicks off and to mark the milestone Auckland has unveiled its ‘tight five’ legacy goals for the Tournament. The Auckland region has launched 2011 and beyond – Auckland’s Rugby World Cup ... More >>
See a kakapo - the world's rarest parrot
Monday, 7 September 2009, 1:29 pm | Auckland City Council
Aucklanders and visitors to Auckland are being offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the world’s rarest parrot when kakapo Sirocco visits Auckland Zoo next week in celebration of Conservation Week. The Department of Conservation (DOC) and ... More >>
Longer hours for Pay and Display proposed
Thursday, 3 September 2009, 2:23 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council’s Transport Committee has endorsed for community consultation a plan to give a helping hand to the CBD’s retail, hospitality and entertainment businesses by improving access to on-street parking. More >>
Grafton Bridge to offer faster bus travel
Thursday, 3 September 2009, 12:25 pm | Auckland City Council
Grafton Bridge will reopen on 5 October as a dedicated bus, pedestrian and cycling, and emergency vehicle route between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday. Outside of these times, the bridge will be open to normal traffic. Auckland City Council’s Transport ... More >>
Proposed gambling venue policy amends sinking lid
Wednesday, 2 September 2009, 3:58 pm | Auckland City Council
A new draft gambling venue policy proposes Auckland City Council adjusts its sinking lid approach with no exceptions to an option that retains the sinking lid but allows some relocations in certain circumstances. Chairperson of the Community Services ... More >>
Auckland Heritage Festival 2009
Wednesday, 2 September 2009, 2:34 pm | Auckland City Council
A special opening event on Friday, 18 September – the anniversary of Auckland’s founding – kicks off this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival 2009. More >>
Putting a cap on graffiti vandalism
Tuesday, 1 September 2009, 4:38 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council’s Zero Tolerance to graffiti vandalism programme has taken huge steps towards eliminating graffiti vandalism from the city during the past year. Since a new eradication service was introduced in July 2008, almost 60,000 sites ... More >>
Transforming the Fort Street area
Monday, 31 August 2009, 2:27 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is planning to transform the Fort Street area into a lively, people focused destination with world-class shared spaces, interesting design features, new artworks, seating, vegetation, lighting and high quality stone paving. More >>
Mayor invites all to celebrate Kashin’s life
Friday, 28 August 2009, 9:17 am | Auckland City Council
The Mayor of Auckland, the Hon. John Banks, is inviting Aucklanders to come into Auckland Zoo free of charge this Sunday 30 August to celebrate the life of the city’s much-loved elephant Kashin. This special memorial day is being made possible thanks ... More >>
Deputy Mayor’s Footpath Tax Grab Fails
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 4:38 pm | Auckland City Council
At their August meeting, Auckland City Council’s Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee discussed the updated draft street trading policy which will go out for public consultation after the Committee’s September meeting. The draft policy provides better protection ... More >>
Auckland Zoo hunts for dragon history
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 9:48 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland Zoo’s much-loved mythical beast, the dragon – slain, befriended and played on by millions of children over the years – is turning 50, and Auckland Zoo is looking for historic photos to mark his half century. Originally built over ... More >>
New sorting plant will boost NZ’s glass recycling
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 9:33 am | Auckland City Council
A decision to build a major new glass sorting facility on council owned land at the Onehunga recycling plant has been welcomed by Auckland City Council as an important breakthrough in glass recycling for the country. Glass container maker Owens-Illinois ... More >>
Auckland Zoo congratulates Cadbury’s
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 9:04 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland Zoo is delighted at Cadbury New Zealand’s decision to remove palm oil from its dairy milk chocolate range, and commends the company for listening to its customers. More >>
Recovery expected for Auckland city’s economy
Friday, 14 August 2009, 10:44 am | Auckland City Council
The Auckland City Council’s yearly business and economy report released today predicts stronger household spending, construction activity and exports will drive the city’s economic recovery – but not until the year ending March 2011. In the year to March ... More >>
