Auckland City Council - Latest News [Page 35]
Spring celebrations for Victoria Park
Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:25 am | Auckland City Council
After a winter in partial hibernation, Victoria Park bursts into life with the opening of a new state-of-the-art playground and upgraded sports fields in the west of the reserve. More >>
New kerbside recycling service set to start mid-08
Friday, 21 September 2007, 10:19 am | Auckland City Council
Recycling will be easier for Auckland residents next year after confirmation of the city’s new mobile recycling bin supplier and kerbside recycling collections contractor. More >>
Consent decisions online
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:51 am | Auckland City Council
The public will be better informed about Auckland City Council’s resource consent hearings process in the future as hearing commissioners’ decisions are made available online. More >>
Curtain rises on Auckland Heritage Festival
Wednesday, 19 September 2007, 2:30 pm | Auckland City Council
The Auckland Heritage Festival is in full swing, with more than 150 events celebrating Auckland’s unique social, built and natural heritage happening across the city until 30 September. More >>
Two Thumbs Up For Newest Cycleway
Friday, 14 September 2007, 3:46 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland's newest cycleway, the Waikaraka cycleway, was officially opened by Mayor of Auckland city Dick Hubbard, along with 32 local children who rode along the cycleway this morning. More >>
Bylaw review process streamlined
Friday, 14 September 2007, 1:44 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City is currently in the process of reviewing 22 separate bylaws, as required every 10 years by the Local Government Act 2002. The deadline for these reviews is 1 July 2008. More >>
Potential costs of leaky building claims outlined
Friday, 14 September 2007, 9:34 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council estimates that it could face costs of between $200 million and $360 million to settle all leaky building claims. More >>
Council partnership to help Aucklanders buy homes
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 10:58 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council’s innovative assisted home ownership programme reached a major milestone today with a partnership that will see the construction of affordable houses, beginning with a development in Mt Roskill. More >>
Focus on film during Auckland Heritage Festival
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 10:41 am | Auckland City Council
Classic and archival films are a special feature of this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival, which will be celebrated from 15 to 30 September. More >>
Takeovers Panel Appointment Announced
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 4:34 pm | Auckland City Council
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the re-appointment of Kevin O’Connor as a member of the Takeovers Panel from 17 September 2007 for a term of two years. More >>
Take A Rainforest Adventure At The Zoo
Monday, 10 September 2007, 4:52 pm | Auckland City Council
Enjoy an action-packed rainforest adventure these September school holidays at Auckland Zoo, from 22 September to 7 October. More >>
36 ideas for improving recreation opportunities
Monday, 10 September 2007, 1:51 pm | Auckland City Council
The Art's Culture and Recreation committee has approved a plan to guide council's the management and development of the city's recreation centres over the next ten years. More >>
Incentives proposed for heritage works
Friday, 7 September 2007, 2:19 pm | Auckland City Council
A range of incentive options including heritage grants, rate holidays and transferable development rights are being investigated by Auckland City Council to preserve items of natural and built heritage on private land. More >>
Council welcomes controls on fireworks
Friday, 7 September 2007, 10:56 am | Auckland City Council
Fireworks have joined alcohol and cigarettes with 18 years now the legal age for purchase. Auckland City Council’s Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee has welcomed new government controls on fireworks including reducing their ... More >>
Financial track record rewarded
Friday, 7 September 2007, 9:47 am | Auckland City Council
Standard and Poor’s announced yesterday that Auckland City Council’s long-term credit rating has been maintained at AA+ . More >>
Auckland sets carbon neutral goal of 2020
Thursday, 6 September 2007, 5:01 pm | Auckland City Council
The Urban Strategy and Governance Committee has resolved that Auckland City Council will be carbon neutral by 2020. Mayor Hubbard says cities around the world were stepping up to the plate on this issue and it was about time Auckland joined the growing call ... More >>
'Adopt A Second Team' Competition
Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 2:03 pm | Auckland City Council
School children in Auckland have the opportunity to win tickets to the upcoming New World Netball World Championships with the launch of an “Adopt a second team” competition. More >>
Old is the new new
Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 1:47 pm | Auckland City Council
It won’t just be new designers showcasing their collections on the catwalk in Auckland as fashion fever hits the city in September. More >>
Court delivers interim decision on gallery
Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 11:01 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is delighted that the Environment Court has upheld its designation and resource consent for the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki development project. More >>
Council votes not to sell its shares
Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 10:06 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has tonight voted not to sell its 12.75 per cent interest in Auckland Airport. Councillors voted 11 to 8 in favour of amending the council’s long-term plan which allows the council to restructure its shareholding if necessary ... More >>