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Million dollar music at Myers Park

Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 3:09 pm | Auckland City Council

Kick start your new year with a sensational line-up of Kiwi bands at Myers Park 07 on Sunday, 7 January. Auckland City's free Music in Parks concert features sets from One Million Dollars, Tommy and Twin Set at Myers Park (central city) from 2pm-6pm. More >>

Enjoy summer sounds with Auckland City

Monday, 11 December 2006, 3:27 pm | Auckland City Council

Top Kiwi musicians are warming up for Auckland City's free Music in Parks summer concerts, kicking off in January 2007. More >>

Forum highlights alcohol responsibilities

Friday, 8 December 2006, 3:36 pm | Auckland City Council

Safer Auckland City in association with Auckland City, the Auckland Police and ALAC (Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand) will host the final alcohol accord forum for 2006 next Tuesday, 12 December at the Pioneer Woman’s Hall on the corner of ... More >>

Victoria Park playground to be closed for clean up

Friday, 8 December 2006, 1:45 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City is closing the Victoria Park playground after receiving soil test results which show new evidence of high levels of contaminants under trees near the playground. More >>

Mayor agrees ‘open up the wharf gates’

Thursday, 7 December 2006, 5:16 pm | Auckland City Council

Mayor of Auckland City Dick Hubbard welcomed the announcement from the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) that it will speed up the development of Auckland’s waterfront, opening Queens Wharf up to the public earlier than planned. More >>

Parking at Christmas in the Park

Thursday, 7 December 2006, 4:17 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City will be rewarding motorists who park properly at Christmas in the Park this weekend by leaving a candy cane and thank you card on their windscreens. More >>

Governance and funding options for Eden Park

Thursday, 7 December 2006, 11:51 am | Auckland City Council

Central government has invited Auckland City to convey their preference for the design, governance and funding of Eden Park, as the preferred stadium for the Rugby World Cup 2011. More >>

Blueprint: Growing Auckland's creative industries

Thursday, 7 December 2006, 12:05 am | Auckland City Council

An action plan to support the growth of Auckland city's creative sector was endorsed by the council's Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee yesterday. More >>

Cenotaph receives well deserved restoration

Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 3:31 pm | Auckland City Council

The Cenotaph and Court of Honour that take pride of place in front of the Auckland War Memorial Museum at the Auckland Domain, have been restored to pristine condition. More >>

Beach is back in time for summer at St Heliers

Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 3:29 pm | Auckland City Council

The pristine sandy beach last seen decades ago in St Heliers has been restored just in time for summer. A $1.2 million upgrade to the foreshore reserve is also just around the corner for the stylish suburb. More >>

Celebrate a Kiwi Christmas at the Zoo

Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 11:20 am | Auckland City Council

Grab your jandals and put on your Christmas hat – its ASB Christmas at the Zoo. Join Matt and Dayna from Studio 2, and special guest Santa, for a magical kiwi Christmas party on Sunday, 17 December. More >>

Changes to right hand turn restriction, Great S Rd

Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 10:21 am | Auckland City Council

The temporary median restricting traffic from turning right on Great South Road, between Green Lane West and Campbell Road, has been removed. The median was installed in July this year to ensure the safety of all road users as part of Auckland City’s ... More >>

Pedestrians lead the way in the CBD

Monday, 4 December 2006, 2:27 pm | Auckland City Council

New pedestrian countdown clocks in Queen Street are part of a package of pedestrian improvements designed to transform the CBD into a thriving, world class destination. The countdown clocks, which are used in cities overseas, stem from Auckland City’s ... More >>

Auckland City work stoppages

Saturday, 2 December 2006, 12:23 am | Auckland City Council

A number of Auckland City employees have, through their union, announced their intention to stop work for a period next week as part of ongoing union discussions regarding pay. More >>

Witi Ihimaera reads from his latest tale

Thursday, 30 November 2006, 4:56 pm | Auckland City Council

For curious children of all ages who like adventures, the Central City Library invites you to a very special book launch and storytime with celebrated New Zealand author Witi Ihimaera on 10 December. More >>

Holiday season at Auckland City Libraries

Thursday, 30 November 2006, 10:51 am | Auckland City Council

To help the whole family get into the summer holiday season, Auckland City Libraries is celebrating a variety of themed events and activities. More >>

Artstation offers introduction to visual arts

Wednesday, 29 November 2006, 10:39 am | Auckland City Council

Bookings are open for a new and unique year-long introduction course to visual arts being held at Artstation in 2007. 360°: An Introduction to Visual Arts offers students the opportunity to study under the guidance of seven artists’, all of whom are ... More >>

Professor Peter Gluckman receives top honour

Wednesday, 29 November 2006, 9:59 am | Auckland City Council

Internationally distinguished scientist Professor Peter Gluckman is the latest recipient of Auckland City’s Distinguished Citizen Award. More >>

The fun-Quay-ist street on the waterfront

Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 10:56 am | Auckland City Council

On 21 November, Auckland City wired in the final light beside Greer Twiss’Flight Trainer Albatrosssculptureon Princes Wharf, completing the Quay Street upgrade and demonstrating a continued commitment to getting on with making Auckland’s CBD a ... More >>

Time to get on with Rugby World Cup 2011

Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 10:28 am | Auckland City Council

Mayor of Auckland city Dick Hubbard says he is pleased that the city now has certainty over hosting the Rugby World Cup 2011 and looks forward to getting Auckland in shape for the third biggest sporting event in the world. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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