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Taking ferry boarding to the next level

Monday, 15 December 2008, 4:11 pm | Auckland City Council

Waiheke residents and visitors to the island will soon be able to enjoy faster boarding times thanks to the newly constructed two-tier bridge at Matiatia wharf. More >>

More sand for summer

Monday, 15 December 2008, 11:37 am | Auckland City Council

People in the western bays have more sand on their local beaches, and more space for recreation this summer. More >>

Performers take to the street

Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 12:07 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council has developed a street performance policy to manage and encourage diverse, high quality street performance in Auckland’s public spaces. More >>

ZooMusic roars into sixth series w top Kiwi lineup

Monday, 8 December 2008, 11:07 am | Auckland City Council

Auckland Zoo’s Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic series returns for summer 2009 serving up four fabulous ‘concerts for conservation’ from 7 February to 7 March 2009. More >>

Father Christmas is on his way

Friday, 5 December 2008, 3:32 pm | Auckland City Council

Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday, 13 December to make an appearance at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park. More >>

New initiatives to address homelessness

Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 1:48 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council’s Community Services Committee today considered a number of proposed actions to respond to the homelessness issue in Auckland. More >>

Dial before you dip

Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 1:42 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City Council launched its 10th Safeswim season last month, which sees 20 of the city’s most popular beaches undergo water quality testing each week over summer until April. More >>

Shark Attack!

Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 2:02 pm | Auckland City Council

As the streets fill with shoppers and tourists and the Christmas party season gets underway, Auckland City Council is reminding pedestrians and motorists to take care as they move about the city this summer. More >>

Ethical research, better diet for healthier living

Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 1:59 pm | Auckland City Council

Neal Barnard M.D., a leading advocate for a vegan diet and higher standards in medical research, is visiting New Zealand to promote the findings outlined in his new book The Reverse Diabetes Diet. A nutrition researcher and adjunct professor of medicine ... More >>

Celebrate tiger cubs’ first Christmas at the Zoo

Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 10:04 am | Auckland City Council

Auckland Zoo’s annual ASB Christmas at the Zoo on Sunday, 7 December is a double celebration this year with the joy of the tiger cubs’ first Christmas adding to the magical fun-filled evening. More >>

Celebrate Christmas in your own backyard

Monday, 24 November 2008, 10:17 am | Auckland City Council

Christmas is just around the corner and Auckland City Council is celebrating with eight free community Christmas events for everyone to enjoy. More >>

Premiere of Madagascar 2 at Auckland Zoo

Friday, 21 November 2008, 9:29 am | Auckland City Council

Be one of the first to “move it move it” at the New Zealand premiere of the highly anticipated movie Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa at Auckland Zoo on Friday 12 December. More >>

Council proposes $3.7 billion investment in city

Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 2:21 pm | Auckland City Council

Councillors met this week to discuss the proposed budget and priorities for the next 10 years. More >>

Giraffes set sail for Australia

Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 1:44 pm | Auckland City Council

Aucklanders may be in for a tall surprise as two young giraffes make their way through the CBD en route to Auckland’s downtown port tomorrow afternoon (Thursday 20 November) to start their maiden voyage across the Tasman. More >>

NZ’s biggest Christmas celebrations

Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 11:25 am | Auckland City Council

Get into the Christmas spirit in the heart of Auckland from 21 November as new decorations and entertainment bring the city centre to life during New Zealand’s biggest festive season celebrations. More >>

Kakapo Sarah recovers from unfortunate injury

Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 2:21 pm | Auckland City Council

An important breeding kakapo who had the misfortune of injuring her “private parts” when she unintentionally sat on a sharp stick, has been successfully rehabilitated at Auckland Zoo, and is to return to her home on Codfish Island. More >>

Onehunga Foreshore plans endorsed

Friday, 14 November 2008, 10:51 am | Auckland City Council

The City Development Committee today endorsed two possible plans as the basis for negotiations with the Auckland Regional Council, the New Zealand Transport Agency and other parties to develop the Onehunga Foreshore as a high quality open space ... More >>

Eight of Auckland’s graffiti vandals arrested

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 12:16 pm | Auckland City Council

Eight of the city’s ten most destructive graffiti vandals have been arrested since July this year and are presently before the courts. More >>

Jumbo birthday bash for Kashin

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 12:28 pm | Auckland City Council

Elephant Kashin, one of Auckland Zoo’s oldest and most recognisable residents, is turning 40, and everyone is invited to her jumbo-sized party on Sunday, 16 November. More >>

Auckland City Council's credit rating announced

Monday, 3 November 2008, 4:06 pm | Auckland City Council

Standard and Poor's have confirmed the council's long-term credit rating at AA. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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