Auckland City Council - Latest News [Page 50]
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 >>