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Dog registration deadline approaching

Thursday, 13 July 2006, 5:28 pm | Auckland City Council

A record 99.9 per cent of Auckland city's 16,809 known dogs were registered during the year to 30 June 2006 and so far, nearly 60 per cent of dogs have been registered for the current registration year. More >>

Putumohio: weaving language and people together

Thursday, 13 July 2006, 11:20 am | Auckland City Council

To celebrate the cultural richness and importance of the Maori language, five major libraries in the Auckland region are launching Putumohio, an online catalogue in Te Reo Maori, as part of Te Wiki o te Reo (Maori Language Week, 24 to 30 July). More >>

Mobile service takes reading to the streets

Thursday, 13 July 2006, 10:32 am | Auckland City Council

Auckland City’s Community Development and Equity Committee today resolved to continue Auckland City’s mobile library service. More >>

Tamaki Drive bus lane gets go-ahead

Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 5:35 pm | Auckland City Council

Bus passengers in the city's eastern bays are set for a quicker ride into the city, with a 12 month trial of a bus lane on Tamaki Drive endorsed by the council's Transport and Urban Linkages Committee today. More >>

Aucklanders Continue Love Affair With Trains

Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 5:33 pm | Auckland City Council

Aucklanders continue to be attracted to travel by train, as evidenced by year-end train patronage figures just released by Auckland's transport agency, the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA). Train patronage growth in Auckland has been ... More >>

Waiheke property information now available

Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 5:30 pm | Auckland City Council

People on Waiheke Island wanting to research information about properties throughout Auckland city can now do so with ease by ordering a property file CD from the Waiheke Service Centre. More >>

Event calendar given the go-ahead

Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 5:28 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City's Arts, Culture and Recreation committee have endorsed a $1.2 million calendar of sponsored events for 2006/2007 that includes ongoing support for some signature events including Auckland Marathon, Auckland Festival (AK07), Air New Zealand ... More >>

Auckland City wins environmental award

Tuesday, 11 July 2006, 2:16 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City has been awarded the prestigious Arthur Mead Environmental Award for its second consecutive year. More >>

The state of our changing environment

Monday, 10 July 2006, 5:07 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City will launch its latest Our Changing Environment 2004 to 2005 report this August. The report is the City’s fourth comprehensive assessment of Auckland city’s state of environment and is an indispensable document in the fight to improve ... More >>

Signage accelerates road safety message

Monday, 10 July 2006, 11:43 am | Auckland City Council

A new high-tech signage system along Mt Albert Road aims to get speedsters to take their foot off the accelerator. More >>

Auckland City’s firm bond with Pacific Community

Monday, 10 July 2006, 11:38 am | Auckland City Council

The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs will today sign a memorandum of understanding with Auckland City, to promote a collaborative partnership which will benefit the city’s large Pacific community. More >>

Travels to elsewhere: Graham Reid in the library

Friday, 7 July 2006, 11:58 am | Auckland City Council

The popular Writers in the Library series is about to start again at the Central City Library. This monthly series, presented in association with Whitcoulls, is a chance to hear authors talk about their craft, their latest books, or highlights ... More >>

Enthusiastic response on Mt Albert cycle lanes

Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 2:21 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City's consultation on proposed cycle lanes in Mt Albert has generated a substantial response, with nearly 250 people taking time to have their say. More >>

Temporary relocation for some Queen St bus stops

Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 11:24 am | Auckland City Council

The next stage of work in the Queen Street upgrade will bring temporary changes for bus passengers beginning Sunday, 16 July 2006. During work between Wakefield and Wellesley streets, the following bus stops for Dominion Road and some NiteRider services ... More >>

Hailing the rising dawn: celebrating Matariki

Monday, 3 July 2006, 1:49 pm | Auckland City Council

To celebrate the rising of Matariki and Te Wiki o te Reo (Māori Language Week 24 – 30 July), Auckland City Libraries is holding an exhibition called ‘Pūaoaotanga’ or ‘rising dawn’ at the Central City Library from 3 – 31 July. More >>

Median now in place on Great South Road

Monday, 3 July 2006, 1:38 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland City reminds motorists that a solid median is now in place on Great South Road. Traffic cannot turn right into or from Great South Road. More >>

Screen production initiative to enhance economy

Monday, 3 July 2006, 12:39 am | Auckland City Council

As a long-standing supporter of the city and region’s screen production industry, Auckland City is pleased the country’s largest studio and sound stage has been given the green light as part of the Auckland screen production industry major regional ... More >>

Montana Poetry competition at Auckland libraries

Monday, 3 July 2006, 12:32 am | Auckland City Council

Its time to pick up your pen or mouse and get your creative juices flowing! Let loose your imagination and enter the Auckland City Libraries Montana Poetry Competition. More >>

The next step for Khartoum Place

Friday, 30 June 2006, 2:17 pm | Auckland City Council

Changes will be made to the design for the redevelopment of Khartoum Place as a result of the feedback received from public consultation. More >>

Find out what's happening over the fence for free

Friday, 30 June 2006, 1:32 pm | Auckland City Council

Auckland city residents wanting to find out more about what’s happening in their area can do so with a free trial of Auckland City’s neighbourhood report in early July. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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