Auckland City Council - Latest News [Page 58]
Council asked to speed up city-wide broadband
Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 4:58 pm | Auckland City Council
A more proactive role for Auckland City in facilitating the roll out of high-speed broadband services across the isthmus is proposed in today’s decision from the council’s Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee. More >>
St Heliers beach gets winter beauty treatment
Monday, 31 July 2006, 1:05 pm | Auckland City Council
Good news for St Heliers beach goers as the re-sanding project, along with the re-opening of the boat ramp and playground, is expected to be completed by Christmas. More >>
Web tool to help in emergencies and major events
Monday, 31 July 2006, 12:34 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City’s access to real-time information during emergencies or in the management of major events such as the Rugby World Cup will receive a boost with the installation of a new information management software system. More >>
Have your say on Hauraki Gulf Islands waste
Friday, 28 July 2006, 11:34 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City is calling for public comment on the draft waste management plan -Hauraki Gulf Islands section from 7 August to 8 September 2006. More >>
Free public seminar: keeping your digital stuff
Friday, 28 July 2006, 10:22 am | Auckland City Council
The National Library of New Zealand, the National Preservation Office and Auckland City Libraries present a free public seminar on “Keeping your digital stuff” at the Central City Library on 29 July. More >>
For real: public art competition at the CCL
Friday, 28 July 2006, 10:03 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Libraries is calling for submissions to design and install a light installation artwork for the “lantern space” at real cafe at the newly refurbished Central City Library on the corner of Wellesley and Lorne streets. More >>
Charitable payments allow stormwater investment
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 9:03 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City has budgeted for an increase in the amount Metrowater pays to council in the form of charitable payments. In the past, Metrowater, wholly owned by Auckland City, has paid the council approximately $5 million per year, which the council has ... More >>
New data helps city tackle flood areas
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 4:31 pm | Auckland City Council
As Auckland City prepares to spend $338 million on stormwater infrastructure over the next 10 years, new and more accurate flood hazard mapping of the isthmus is identifying where the city needs to mitigate flooding in priority growth areas. More >>
Artstation shows The Maintenance of Order
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 4:10 pm | Auckland City Council
Painters Andrea Gaskin and Linda Roche explore notions of control in “The Maintenance of Order”, an exhibition at the Artstation Gallery between 9 and 29 August. More >>
Tell us what you think about St Patrick's Square
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 1:23 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City invites people to attend a workshop to assist with the planning of the $5.7 million upgrade of St Patrick’s Square, which is set on the western ridge of Auckland’s CBD, between Albert Street and Hobson Street. More >>
Performing arts served RAW
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 11:01 am | Auckland City Council
Local “tweens” (10-15 year olds) from Avondale, Onehunga and Tamaki are taking part in a six week workshop which focuses on the art of poetry and rap, street dancing and drama. More >>
Creative pulses quicken with Aotea Quarter funding
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 2:16 pm | Auckland City Council
The Aotea Quarter is set to benefit from the Auckland City Council's 10-year plan adopted this month, which includes funding to advance Aotea Square, the Auckland Town Hall arts precinct, and redeveloping the front of the Aotea Centre. More >>
White Lady on the move
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 11:02 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland’s White Lady pie cart is to move from its lower Shortland Street location to operate from Commerce Street for the next three years. More >>
eLGAR wins Computerworld Excellence awards
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 9:23 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Libraries, in association with Waitakere, Rodney, North Shore and Manukau libraries, have won two categories in the Computerworld Excellence awards 2006. More >>
Award nominees help keep Akld communities safe
Friday, 21 July 2006, 4:13 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City received 16 nominations for the second Mayor of Auckland’s Community Safety Awards which will be held in the Town Hall on 17 August 2006. Aucklanders were encouraged to nominate businesses, groups and individuals who they think have ... More >>
Proactive approach lifts council service levels
Thursday, 20 July 2006, 4:54 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Environments, the regulatory arm of the council, is continuing to make improvements in customer service following initiatives in staff training, complaints handling and streamlining the consents process, and by providing more on-line services ... More >>
Dangerous and menacing dogs first for microchips
Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 9:46 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City is taking a low priority approach to the new microchipping regulations and will be focusing mainly on dangerous and menacing dogs. Dog microchipping regulations came into effect on 1 July 2006. More >>
Hooha! It’s Winter Splash again
Friday, 14 July 2006, 10:37 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City in association with Rotary Auckland East Inc brings you another fun-filled day of Winter Splash at Mission Bay on 30 July. Winter Splash is an annual event and sponsored mid winter-swim with activities and entertainment for all ages. More >>
Celebrating all things poetry
Friday, 14 July 2006, 10:01 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City Libraries invites poets and poetry fans to an evening poetry event and to text in original poems for a live electronic display to celebrate Montana Poetry Day on Friday 21 July. More >>
Valuable changes ahead for parks
Friday, 14 July 2006, 12:38 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City has created a new concept plan for the development of Underwood and Walmsley parks. More >>