Auckland City Council - Latest News [Page 38]
Just read and write all about it!
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 9:44 am | Auckland City Council
A programme called JustRead! that encourages 13 to 18 year olds to read books and submit online reviews is running at a number of community libraries until 12 August. More >>
Protections for Auckland's natural icons in place
Monday, 30 July 2007, 2:53 pm | Auckland City Council
New protections for Auckland's natural icons in place Changes to the District Plan (Residential 3 zone) passed last week will provide future protection for six of Auckland city's natural icons. More >>
Horotiu Stream flows in Queen Street again
Monday, 30 July 2007, 1:09 pm | Auckland City Council
The latest feature in the Queen Street upgrade will be unveiled today – an exciting new art work that depicts the historic course of the Horotiu stream. “This is an absolutely stunning addition to our main street. The stream is a symbol of life, ... More >>
New plans for St Patrick’s Square
Saturday, 28 July 2007, 2:16 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is inviting public comment on a draft design for the $7.8 million upgrade of St Patrick’s Square. More >>
Zoo's Giraffe Mum Kay Finally Makes It A Girl
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 4:34 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland zookeepers arrived at work this morning to a new addition to the family - a giraffe calf, the first female giraffe born at the zoo in 15 years. More >>
Committee endorses an improved transport proposal
Friday, 20 July 2007, 5:44 pm | Auckland City Council
A better proposal to improve transport in Auckland's eastern suburbs was endorsed by Auckland City Council's Transport and Urban Linkages Committee at its meeting today. More >>
City’s district plan review underway
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 12:25 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council began its review of the isthmus district plan this week, with the meeting of a working party to discuss how the review should be structured. More >>
Auckland leads the country in support of arts
Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 3:34 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has received a national award from Creative New Zealand for the city's leadership in supporting the creative industries. More >>
Auckland City Libraries launch Hokianga exhibition
Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 9:46 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Libraries launched a free exhibition at the Central City Library on Saturday, 14 July that is a tribute to the history, the place, and the people of Hokianga. The exhibition runs from 16 July until 29 September. More >>
Planning for the future of our open spaces
Monday, 16 July 2007, 1:59 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has introduced a new framework to protect, improve and manage the city’s diverse and distinct open spaces. The new approach set out in “Our Collective Taonga: Places for people, places for nature” was endorsed by a joint ... More >>
Extended deadline for dog registration
Monday, 16 July 2007, 1:29 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has extended the deadline for dog registration to 17 August 2007 to give owners more time after delays in sending out reminder packs. Packs have now been distributed. More >>
Auckland City Consults On Plans For Iconic Cone
Friday, 13 July 2007, 5:47 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is progressing plans for a visitors' centre and alternative transport mode on Maungawhau Mt Eden to cater for visitors, while protecting the integrity of the cone. More >>
More Funding For Five Auckland CBD Upgrades
Friday, 13 July 2007, 4:35 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council's Urban Strategy and Governance Committee today approved additional funding to complete five upgrades of streets and open spaces in the CBD. More >>
Air Your Views -- Auckland City Council
Friday, 13 July 2007, 4:13 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is asking the public for their views on the future of the council's stake in Auckland Airport. The council owns a 12.75 per cent shareholding in the airport, an integral part of the region's transport system. More >>
Mayor Says Storm A Wake-up Call
Friday, 13 July 2007, 3:24 pm | Auckland City Council
The storm that has hit the North Island is a significant wake-up call for Aucklanders, says Mayor Dick Hubbard. More >>
Harry Potter Casts Spell At Central City Library
Thursday, 12 July 2007, 2:24 pm | Auckland City Council
Young muggles and aspiring wizards alike can celebrate the book release of JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in the Big Harry Potter Quiz, at the Central City Library from 12.30pm on Saturday 21 July. More >>
The Challenge Has Been Laid Down -- Auckland City
Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 2:33 pm | Auckland City Council
If you've ever had a hankering to design a bridge or an enduring civic structure; or maybe you've planned a building on the back of a dinner napkin - now's the time to reclaim your passion. More >>
Plan To Get Aucklanders Active -- Council
Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 2:26 pm | Auckland City Council
In a bid to get Aucklanders more active, today's Arts, Culture and Recreation committee meeting endorsed a framework to encourage participation in sport and physical activity. More >>
Council backs technology innovation
Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 1:25 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is continuing its support for Connect New Zealand, a not-for-profit organisation that helps technology companies develop and commercialise innovative ideas for local and overseas markets. More >>
Proposed new look for Auckland War Memorial Museum
Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 1:13 pm | Auckland City Council
Today's Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee endorsed a draft master plan for the Auckland War Memorial Museum and cenotaph surrounds in the Auckland Domain. More >>