Auckland City Council - Latest News [Page 46]
Free breakfast attracts swarms of cyclists
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 1:57 pm | Auckland City Council
The 10th Go by Bike breakfast organised by Auckland City Council drew a record number of cyclists to a free, healthy breakfast early yesterday. More >>
Urban designer appointed on sign, billboard bylaws
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 1:51 pm | Auckland City Council
Urban design expert Garth Falconer has been appointed as an independent panellist to join councillors in considering proposed new rules for signs and billboards. More >>
Celebrate Pasifika at Central City Library
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 11:53 am | Auckland City Council
What do the bro'Town stars, Reverend Mua Strickson-Pua and poet Selina Tusitala Marsh have in common? They’re coming to the Central City Library on Wednesday, 14 March as part of the Celebrate Pasifika programme. More >>
0800 Stop 4 Red to help combat red light runners
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 12:27 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council today launched a safety awareness campaign, 0800 Stop 4 Red, asking people to report motorists who run red lights. More >>
International students make positive move
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 4:49 pm | Auckland City Council
The annual international student civic welcome was held in Auckland’s Town Hall today to welcome almost 1200 new international students to the city. More >>
Guten Tag Auckland!
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 1:40 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has taken its first steps with the city of Hamburg to join in a strategic alliance, the first time any New Zealand city will have this type of relationship with a European city. More >>
Free music in March
Monday, 26 February 2007, 2:29 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council’s free Music in Parks concerts wrap up this month with the chance to catch some of the country’s best established artists and some up-and-coming new talent. More >>
Protecting properties with exotic pasts
Monday, 26 February 2007, 11:50 am | Auckland City Council
Tales of incurable disease, ballroom dancing and wholemeal bread abound in the histories of the latest group of buildings suggested for protection by the Auckland City Council. More >>
Public transport moving in the right direction
Monday, 26 February 2007, 12:28 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland Mayor Dick Hubbard is pleased that influence over bus companies will increase, making for a more efficient service, but says the government hasn’t gone far enough. “We are pleased that the government has finally stepped in. We have been urging ... More >>
A taste of Korea in Aotea Square
Friday, 23 February 2007, 2:38 pm | Auckland City Council
Aotea Square will be alive with the sights and sounds of Korea on Sunday 4 March to celebrate last years 10th sister city anniversary between Auckland and Busan. More >>
Prioritising pedestrians in university precinct
Friday, 23 February 2007, 1:46 pm | Auckland City Council
Pedestrians come first on Alfred Street in the CBD according to Auckland City Council's meeting last night. More >>
Last week to have your say on signs and billboards
Friday, 23 February 2007, 11:15 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is encouraging all those with an interest in proposed new rules for signs and billboards to lodge a submission over the next few days. The council released draft signs and billboards bylaws in January and is accepting submissions ... More >>
Driving home safer speeds around schools
Friday, 23 February 2007, 12:50 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council is walking the talk by rolling out the first in a series of formal 40km/h school speed zones for the city following the success of a trial project. More >>
How good is life in Auckland?
Thursday, 22 February 2007, 1:20 pm | Auckland City Council
The 2006 Quality of life survey results released today reveal an intriguing picture about the life of a typical Auckland city resident. The average Aucklander works full time, has good health and enough money to live comfortably. They like arts and ... More >>
Pasifika Festival marks 15 years
Thursday, 22 February 2007, 12:24 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council’s Pasifika Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary at Western Springs this March. The festival is the largest free community event of its kind in the world and is held annually in Auckland, home to the world's largest Pacific ... More >>
Parking officers lessen the chaos at school gate
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 11:08 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council parking officers were on hand yesterday afternoon to thank parents for parking safely outside Epsom Normal school. More >>
Month-long showcase of Pacific talent
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 12:00 am | Auckland City Council
A regional programme of arts and events that reflects the unique talents of Pacific cultures in Auckland will again come together as Celebrate Pasifika over three weeks in March. More >>
Catch Katchafire at Mission Bay
Monday, 19 February 2007, 2:12 pm | Auckland City Council
The shores of Mission Bay will be grooving to the reggae sounds of Katchafire at Auckland City Council’s free Sounds of Summer @ Mission Bay concert on 3 March. More >>
Auckland City Council's arena open for events
Monday, 19 February 2007, 1:38 pm | Auckland City Council
Vector Arena will host its first public event, international rock band Supernova, on 24 March 2007. More >>
Find out online about footpath upgrades
Sunday, 18 February 2007, 12:50 am | Auckland City Council
Aucklanders wanting to find out when their street’s footpaths will be upgraded can find out online by clicking on www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/auckland/transport/footpath More >>