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Performance gains despite job market pressures
Friday, 11 May 2007, 9:59 am | Auckland City Council
Major improvements in consent processing, enforcement procedures and customer services are noted in a report to the council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee. In the quarter year ending March, 85 per cent of consents were processed in 20 working days ... More >>
Work completed on Kepa Road
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 1:26 pm | Auckland City Council
Work to rebuild a section of Kepa Road, stabilise the surrounding slip area and improve the capacity of the Orakei Road roundabout ended yesterday. The three projects in the Eastern Bays suburb of Orakei were co-ordinated over a six-week period to minimise ... More >>
Climate Change – The Monster In The Living Room
Sunday, 6 May 2007, 2:45 pm | Auckland City Council
From the Offices of the Mayor of Auckland City Dick Hubbard and the Mayor of Waitakere City Bob Harvey MEDIA RELEASE May 6 2007 More >>
Artists' perspectives on Auckland real estate
Thursday, 3 May 2007, 2:46 pm | Auckland City Council
Real estate is the subject of a new free art exhibition at Artstation from 16 to 30 May. More >>
Broadband talks attract support for council plans
Thursday, 3 May 2007, 10:49 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is talking to the telecommunications industry and private entrepreneurs about installing a 100km fibre network across the city as the council pushes for greater access to high-speed, affordable broadband for residents and businesses. More >>
Get a taste of New Zealand Sign Language Week
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 4:20 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Libraries is supporting the first ever New Zealand Sign Language Week 7-13 May with sign language classes and a signed storytime. During New Zealand Sign Language Week, the Deaf community and the public will celebrate the anniversary of ... More >>
Writers in the library
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 4:08 pm | Auckland City Council
To celebrate the 11th annual New Zealand Post Awards, Ted Dawe will be touring Mt Albert, Otahuhu and Pt Chevalier community libraries on 8 May. The New Zealand Post Book Awards encourage New Zealand children to read and enjoy books. Auckland City ... More >>
Upgrade planned for premier park - Monte Cecilia
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 3:59 pm | Auckland City Council
Aucklanders will have an opportunity to have their say on the future use and development of Monte Cecilia, one of Auckland City Council’s premier parks. Today’s Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee endorsed a draft master plan for public consultation. ... More >>
Last test before Central Connector gets underway
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 3:56 pm | Auckland City Council
A geotechnical investigation found out exactly how strong rock beneath Grafton Bridge’s foundations is and how much work needs to be done to meet modern earthquake standards proposed by the Central Connector’s design. More >>
Epsom homestead to be protected
Friday, 27 April 2007, 1:28 pm | Auckland City Council
A century-old building now on surplus hospital land in Claude Road, Epsom, rezoned for residential development, is to be protected for no less than 50 years. More >>
New urban design rules for the CBD
Friday, 27 April 2007, 12:42 am | Auckland City Council
The Auckland City Council has approved new planning controls, which aim to improve the standard of urban design and development in the city's CBD. More >>
Auckland stars become Living Legends
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 3:35 pm | Auckland City Council
Aucklanders who have made an outstanding contribution to their city will be recognised this evening when they receive a special award from Mayor of Auckland City, Dick Hubbard at a Council Meeting. More >>
Changes to parking around the Auckland Domain
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 2:06 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is making some changes to parking in and around the Auckland Domain, to ensure everyone can continue to have access to this popular park and the surrounding area. More >>
Exhibition with a unique point of view
Tuesday, 24 April 2007, 2:27 pm | Auckland City Council
Running from 1 May until the end of June, Auckland City Libraries presents an exhibition of photographs that offers a record of New Zealand as it was almost a century ago. More >>
Hard-hitting road safety message by students
Monday, 23 April 2007, 2:22 pm | Auckland City Council
Young people and Auckland City Council have devised a campaign to target youths at risk from speeding and drink driving as part of Global Road Safety Week. The annual, international road safety initiative is this year focusing on young road users. More >>
Live at the library
Friday, 20 April 2007, 4:47 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Libraries is coming alive with the sound of music to celebrate NZ Music Month in May. More >>
Two new members for Urban Design Panel
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 1:20 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has appointed two new members to the city’s Urban Design Panel to review major developments with the aim of improving the city’s urban environment. More >>
Capturing the unscripted stories of youth
Wednesday, 18 April 2007, 11:18 am | Auckland City Council
The DOCNZ Trust, Community Action on Youth and Drugs (CAYAD) Auckland Central and Auckland City Council are proud to present “Capture: Youth Unscripted”, a film-making workshop and documentary competition. More >>
Creating the city you want
Tuesday, 17 April 2007, 10:24 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland is a great city with many attributes that we can all be proud of. However, Auckland City Council believes we can be even better. More >>
Free internet at all Auckland city libraries
Tuesday, 17 April 2007, 12:29 am | Auckland City Council
Free access to the internet will be available at all 17 Auckland city libraries from Thursday 26 April. The service will be funded as part of $25 million being spent by Auckland City Council during the next decade on enhancing the city's community ... More >>