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Changing The Ground Rules For Wynyard Quarter
Monday, 9 July 2007, 4:00 pm | Auckland City Council
To enable the redevelopment of Wynyard Quarter from a bulk-liquid storage and industrial area into a world-class waterfront precinct, Auckland City Council and Auckland Regional Council have lodged proposed changes. More >>
Celebrations Continue For Matariki Festival 2007
Monday, 9 July 2007, 3:28 pm | Auckland City Council
Matariki Festival 2007 celebrations are still alive and well in Auckland with the final week of events taking place at various locations across the region to celebrate the Maori New Year (Te Tau Hou). More >>
Vector Arena set for international netball
Monday, 9 July 2007, 11:58 am | Auckland City Council
Vector Arena will host its first ever netball game on Wednesday, 18 July, as the Silver Ferns take on Australia in the Fisher & Paykel Series. Those heading to the game are encouraged to take public transport to get to the central city venue. More >>
New plans for bus lanes on Queen Street
Monday, 9 July 2007, 11:03 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is urging anyone who walks, cycles, drives or catches the bus into Queen Street to comment on its proposal to install dedicated bus lanes. More >>
New swimming pool entry prices
Monday, 9 July 2007, 12:52 am | Auckland City Council
Escalating operating costs have forced Auckland City Council to approve the first rise in swimming pool entry prices in 10 years. Since 1997, when the entry prices were last changed, the cost of operating swimming pools has increased by more than ... More >>
$3500 fine for tree poisoning
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 11:29 am | Auckland City Council
A Mt Albert resident has been fined $3500 for poisoning a protected tree on a neighbouring property. More >>
Comedy for conservation at Auckland Zoo
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 11:15 am | Auckland City Council
Get ready to roar with laughter at a hilarious evening of improvised comedy at the zoo, with proceeds to benefit the Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund. More >>
Poetry in the city
Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 1:41 pm | Auckland City Council
To celebrate Montana Poetry Day 2007 on 27 July, poetry lovers are invited to participate in a number of poetry events at Auckland City Libraries. Budding poets of all ages have until 18 July to enter original poems in an open poetry competition where Whitcoulls ... More >>
Aucklanders proud of yachties’ quest
Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 9:42 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council congratulates Emirates Team New Zealand on their fantastic effort in challenging for the America’s Cup. More >>
Libraries explore the heart of Hokianga
Monday, 2 July 2007, 1:38 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Libraries presents a free exhibition at the Central City Library (16 July to 29 September) that highlights and celebrates the history, people and the place that is Hokianga. More >>
America’s Cup fever builds
Thursday, 28 June 2007, 3:12 pm | Auckland City Council
If you can’t make it to Valencia, what better place to support Emirates Team New Zealand than watching the action live on the big screen in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. More >>
Read all about it
Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 10:09 am | Auckland City Council
During these school holidays (30 June – 15 July), Auckland City Libraries are celebrating freaky facts, interesting books and the mysteries of the world around us at your local library. More >>
Quay Street Bus Lanes Stretch Ahead -- ACC
Friday, 22 June 2007, 4:13 pm | Auckland City Council
Work starts on Monday, 25 June to prepare Quay Street for extended bus lanes that will provide quicker, more reliable bus travel from the east of the city into the CBD. More >>
Mana to the mountains
Friday, 22 June 2007, 3:52 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has welcomed a decision to include the region's volcanic field in a list of New Zealand sites to be considered for United Nation's world heritage status. More >>
Making Auckland an even better city
Thursday, 21 June 2007, 4:39 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council today agreed its plans for the city for the next year. More >>
Official America’s Cup live site
Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 11:52 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council invites Aucklanders to come and support Emirates Team New Zealand in their quest to bring the Auld Mug home. From Saturday, 23 June, America’s Cup fever will take over the Marine Events Centre (135 Halsey Street, Viaduct Harbour), ... More >>
A splash of midwinter madness
Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 10:29 am | Auckland City Council
Get ready to brave the cold and take midwinter madness to a new level at this year’s Mission Bay Winter Splash on Sunday, 1 July. The annual Auckland City Council-organised event at Selwyn Reserve in Mission Bay offers an excellent opportunity to test the ... More >>
New 40km/h school speed zones target speedsters
Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 12:59 am | Auckland City Council
Another six Auckland schools are benefiting from reduced speeds after Auckland City Council introduced 40km/h speed zones to help it safer for children in these areas. More >>
Wanted: Conservation Superheroes For Holiday Task
Monday, 18 June 2007, 3:50 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland Zoo elephant Kashin has a mammoth plan these school holidays (30 June - 15 July) to help save her friends in the wild, but she needs help! More >>
More Writers In The Library -- Auckland
Thursday, 14 June 2007, 2:26 pm | Auckland City Council
More free author talks are taking place this June at your local library. Hear author Sunny Jacobs on 20 June, talking about her book Stolen Time. Award-winning short-story writer and novelist James George on 21 June. More >>