Auckland City Council - Latest News [Page 26]
Closure of Parnell Baths public walkway, car park
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 4:16 pm | Auckland City Council
Slips have occurred in the Parnell Baths car park and cracks have appeared on and around the public walkway that leads up to Point Resolution. As a result, both the public walkway and the car park area will be closed to the public until further notice. More >>
Aotea Square design moves into final phase
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 1:59 pm | Auckland City Council
The upgrade of Aotea Square moved a step closer today after Auckland City Council’s Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee endorsed the draft design. More >>
Additional funding for cleaner streets
Thursday, 21 August 2008, 2:43 pm | Auckland City Council
Street cleaning in twelve Auckland suburbs is to receive a boost after Auckland City Council approved an additional $465,000 to extend street cleaning orderly services. More >>
Council announces winning waterfront bridge design
Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 4:07 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has selected a dramatic concept as the winner in its international competition to design an outstanding opening bridge on the city’s waterfront. More >>
Celebrate Auckland Heritage Festival 2008
Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 9:26 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland Heritage Festival 2008 will involve more than 100 exciting, diverse and interactive events between 20 September and 5 October. More >>
Western beaches on track for summer
Monday, 18 August 2008, 10:19 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has completed sand replenishment projects at five western beaches – Hamilton, Sentinel, Taylors Reserve and Herne and Blockhouse Bay beaches. More >>
Council Promises To Protect Gateway To Auckland
Friday, 15 August 2008, 10:22 am | Auckland City Council
The City Development Committee has confirmed the council’s commitment to the enhancement of the Onehunga foreshore and lagoon. More >>
Good response to proposed Residential 2 changes
Friday, 8 August 2008, 2:44 pm | Auckland City Council
More than 750 people have given their feedback on Auckland City Council’s proposed changes to demolition controls on Residential 2 properties. More >>
Commitment to enhance Onehunga foreshore
Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 3:48 pm | Auckland City Council
In a public plan hearing on 6 August, Auckland City Council will consider the New Zealand Transport Agency's outline plan of works on the Onehunga highway widening project, which is due to start this year. More >>
Helping support creative projects
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 9:53 am | Auckland City Council
Applications are open until 22 August for groups interested in receiving funding as part of the Creative Communities scheme. More >>
Go-karters accelerate community clean-up
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 9:38 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is praising the efforts of two community-based groups and their combined efforts to keep the city's waterways clean. More >>
Last chance for feedback on Aotea Square new look
Monday, 28 July 2008, 11:25 am | Auckland City Council
There are only five days left for people to have their say on Aotea Square’s proposed new look. Public consultation on the draft design to revitalise Auckland’s civic square closes this Friday, 1 August, at 5pm. More >>
Additional funding for St Patrick’s Square upgrade
Friday, 25 July 2008, 3:05 pm | Auckland City Council
Last night, Auckland City Council endorsed an additional $158,000 for the upgrade of St Patrick’s Square. The full cost increase of $608,835 was offset by the decision to remove St Patrick’s Cathedral lighting from the current project, while laying ... More >>
Name Auckland Zoo’s tiger cubs
Friday, 25 July 2008, 10:00 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland Zoo is calling on members of the public to submit names for their three six-week-old Sumatran tiger cubs. More >>
“Trash to Taonga” challenges young Kiwis
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 2:00 pm | Auckland City Council
A load of old rubbish, a love for the environment, and a little creative talent, is all young Kiwis need to take up Auckland Zoo’s Trash to Taonga challenge for Conservation Week (7 to 14 September). More >>
Talbot Park housing renewal transforms lives
Monday, 14 July 2008, 9:43 am | Auckland City Council
The Talbot Park community renewal project in Glen Innes has won the top urban design prize at the Property Council New Zealand Awards 2008. More >>
Council encourages feedback on heritage areas
Friday, 11 July 2008, 4:18 pm | Auckland City Council
The City Development Committee has reconfirmed the importance of protecting the city's historic character in residential 2 zones, to assist the council's negotiations on appeals to the Environment Court on plan change 163 (residential 1 and 2 zones). More >>
Have your say on Aotea Square's draft design
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 1:11 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is keen to get feedback on the proposed design to make Aotea Square a safer, more versatile and people-friendly space. More >>
Join big cat crusader in race to save the cheetah
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 12:19 am | Auckland City Council
Big cat lovers have a rare opportunity to hear Annie Beckhelling, founder of South Africa’s Cheetah Outreach, speak at a special fundraising evening at Auckland Zoo’s Old Elephant House on Friday, 18 July (5.30pm to 7.30pm). More >>
First week of new recycling service a success
Friday, 4 July 2008, 3:36 pm | Auckland City Council
Feedback on the new Auckland city isthmus recycling service shows that residents are adjusting well to the changes brought about by the start of the new service on 30 June. More >>