Auckland City Council - Latest News [Page 23]
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 >>