Auckland City Council - Latest News [Page 28]
Council trims community grants
Thursday, 22 May 2008, 2:38 pm | Auckland City Council
The Community Services Committee today confirmed community groups will receive grants totalling $355,950 from the council’s community group assistance fund. More >>
Zoo to reward greenies on World Environment Day
Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 11:21 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council Media release 20 May 2008 Zoo to reward greenies on World Environment Day More >>
No paper collection for some streets this week
Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 12:41 am | Auckland City Council
Paperchase has advised Auckland City Council that it cannot carry out its full kerbside paper and cardboard collection this week due to a shortage of collection vehicles. More >>
Exhibition commemorates Bastion Point resolution
Monday, 19 May 2008, 1:14 pm | Auckland City Council
Remembrance is the theme of Bastion Point – 30 Years On, an exhibition at the Central City Library from 19 to 30 May. Developed in partnership by Ngāti Whātua o Orākei and Auckland City Libraries, it is one of a series of events to commemorate the 30th ... More >>
Council seeks savings on consultant spend
Sunday, 18 May 2008, 2:27 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is reviewing its use of consultants to ensure that Aucklanders are getting value for money. More >>
Council helps to keep water prices affordable
Thursday, 15 May 2008, 2:14 pm | Auckland City Council
As part of its commitment to keep water as affordable as possible, Auckland City Council has proposed to help keep any required increases in water prices to the level of council’s inflation over the next three years. More >>
Lots on at free youth event
Thursday, 15 May 2008, 11:58 am | Auckland City Council
Local talent Misfits of Science and Fast Crew headline Auckland City Council’s free That Thing in the Park youth event on Saturday, 31 May, from 11am to 4pm at Potters Park. More >>
Last chance to have your say on draft annual plan
Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 2:17 pm | Auckland City Council
Residents and ratepayers across Auckland are reminded to send in their feedback on the Auckland City Council draft annual plan before the submission period closes on Tuesday, 20 May. More >>
Red light cameras are here
Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 12:08 am | Auckland City Council
In a bid to reduce the number of crashes caused by vehicles running red lights, Auckland City Council and New Zealand Police have introduced red light cameras throughout Auckland’s CBD. More >>
Review of organisation development complete
Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 3:55 pm | Auckland City Council
The leaders of the council have today received a report they requested to look into Auckland City Council’s programme to improve the performance of the organisation. More >>
World Environment Day comes to Auckland city
Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 10:31 am | Auckland City Council
Plans to celebrate World Environment Day received resounding approval from Auckland City Council’s City Development committee. More >>
State of environment report shows key improvements
Monday, 12 May 2008, 11:15 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has released its 2006/2007 report on the state of the environment. This annual update assesses key trends and is aimed at raising community awareness about how our actions are changing the environment. More >>
Built Heritage Fund grants announced
Monday, 12 May 2008, 12:09 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has allocated its Built Heritage Fund grants for 2007/2008. The fund provides grants to help private building owners conserve, restore and protect Auckland's built heritage totalling $50,000 each year. More >>
Work planned to ease Meola Creek pollution
Friday, 9 May 2008, 11:40 am | Auckland City Council
A programme of works is to be developed to help mitigate the impacts of sewer overflows into Meola Creek. More >>
Fire in Civic Administration Building
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 12:44 am | Auckland City Council
There was an electrical fire earlier this morning at Auckland City Council’s Civic Administration Building, 1 Greys Avenue caused by a fault on the main switchboard for the building’s lifts. More >>
Dog Control bylaw ruled reasonable and necessary
Friday, 2 May 2008, 12:05 am | Auckland City Council
A High Court ruling made by Justice Stevens has found in favour of Auckland City Council in a case that debated whether the council’s dog control bylaw is necessary and reasonable. More >>
Council considers potential new open space
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 4:31 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is assessing the potential purchase or lease of a proposed new public open space on Hobson Street. More >>
Better beaches by summer
Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 5:26 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is getting on with beach resanding projects at Pt Chevalier, Hamilton, Sentinel and Herne Bay beaches, Taylors Bay and Blockhouse Bay Beach. More >>
$25,000 fine for breach of district plan tree rule
Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 12:02 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has prosecuted a developer for ignoring district plan rules on generally protected trees, sediment control and earthworks. More >>
Blue-lidded recycling bins rolling out
Thursday, 24 April 2008, 9:45 am | Auckland City Council
People will be starting to notice the new blue-lidded recycling wheelie bins as Auckland City Council’s distribution continues. More >>