Auckland City Council - Latest News [Page 8]
Scorching summer line up announced for Waitakere Sounds 2011
Friday, 10 December 2010, 2:04 pm | Auckland City Council
Waitakere Sounds is West Auckland’s FREE music in parks series and this year’s programme yet again delivers some of the hottest acts in Aotearoa right to your westie backyard! Ground-stomping reggae, emerging pop and rock bands, popular hits from ... More >>
Mayor orders review of CCTV to fight crime
Friday, 10 December 2010, 1:13 pm | Auckland City Council
The Mayor has ordered a review of closed circuit television and its use in the battle against crime. More >>
The Auckland Council People’s Panel needs you!
Thursday, 9 December 2010, 3:09 pm | Auckland City Council
Do you want to make a difference and have your opinion heard when Auckland Council is planning ahead, proposing changes or making decisions? The Auckland Council People’s Panel is looking for Aucklanders who want to have a say on issues and be a sounding ... More >>
Watercare’s Board of Directors Confirmed
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 3:24 pm | Auckland City Council
The Auckland Council’s Council Controlled Organisation Strategy and Appointments Subcommittee confirmed the allocation of positions to Watercare’s Board of Directors at its meeting yesterday. Ross Keenan was confirmed as Chairman and David Clarke ... More >>
Mayor announces improved traffic systems
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 3:19 pm | Auckland City Council
Motorists are not being left out as the Mayor announces measures to reduce congestion on our roads and improve Auckland’s transport system. As part of the Mayor’s commitment to roll out 100 projects in the first hundred days of the Auckland Council, ... More >>
Council appointed board members to CCOs announced
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 10:21 am | Auckland City Council
The Council Controlled Organisation Strategy and Appointments Subcommittee today appointed additional directors to the boards of Auckland Council’s CCOs. The government had made the majority of appointments to the boards. The council has today made up ... More >>
Auckland Council and Local Board meeting information online
Tuesday, 7 December 2010, 10:18 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland Council and Local Board meeting schedules, agendas and minutes are now available through the Auckland Council website. Auckland Council minutes and agendas are often quite large documents containing a wealth of information. More >>
Waterfront Redevelopment to Deliver Auckland $4.29B
Friday, 3 December 2010, 4:41 pm | Auckland City Council
The redevelopment of Auckland’s waterfront will generate $4.29 billion to the region by 2040, according to a report released today by the Minister of Transport, Hon Steven Joyce. More >>
Auckland to host global economic competitiveness conference
Friday, 3 December 2010, 2:45 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland has been named as the host for the 2011 conference of The Competitiveness Institute, a week-long global economic and commerce summit that will bring more than 400 international business leaders, policy makers and researchers to the city. More >>
No permit? No fire
Friday, 3 December 2010, 12:44 pm | Auckland City Council
Aucklanders wanting to light an open-air fire in any rural area will need to obtain a permit from the Auckland Council, this includes the Waitakere Rural Fire District. Principal Rural Fire Officer for Auckland, Bryan Cartelle, says, “there is a restricted ... More >>
Tiki lantern takes Auckland to Seoul Lantern Festival
Thursday, 2 December 2010, 4:17 pm | Auckland City Council
An evocative green lantern in the shape of a Hei Tiki put Auckland firmly on the world stage when it featured at the 2010 Seoul Lantern Festival, which opened on 5 November and ended on Sunday 21 November. More >>
Media Advisory – Yates Building
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 11:46 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland Mayor Len Brown will today announce a spruce up for the neglected former Yates building in Albert Street, long the target of taggers in the central city. Agreement between the owner, Harbour City, and Auckland Council, will see the removal ... More >>
Mayor's sympathies to those who have lost loved ones
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 2:19 pm | Auckland City Council
Len Brown has expressed his sympathies to those who have lost loved ones in the Pike River mining disaster. More >>
Over 62,500 viewed Rossdhu Book of hours in Luss
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 2:35 pm | Auckland City Council
It’s travelled thousands of miles, been viewed by more than 62,000 people, including a future monarch, but now the Rossdhu Book of Hours is back home as part of the Sir George Grey Special Collections at Auckland Libraries. More >>
Council plans broad submission on alcohol reforms
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 12:43 pm | Auckland City Council
A comprehensive submission on the government’s Alcohol Reform Bill by Auckland Council may also include its position on issues of wide community concern outside the council’s responsibilities and powers. More >>
Vandals damage Waikumete Cemetery
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 11:41 am | Auckland City Council
An estimated $300,000 worth of vandalism was carried out at Waikumete Cemetery on Saturday night, destroying historic gravestones and damaging roads, plaques and signage. More >>
White Ribbon Day events in Henderson and Manukau
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 10:25 am | Auckland City Council
The call to end family violence goes to the streets this Thursday with White Ribbon day events in Henderson and Manukau. White Ribbon parades are being held in Manukau at 12pm and Henderson at 1pm. The Waitakere White Ribbon Parade, organised by the ... More >>
Former North Shore City Council employee arrested for fraud
Monday, 22 November 2010, 3:11 pm | Auckland City Council
A former North Shore City Council employee was arrested today on multiple charges of theft and fraud. More >>
Mayoral taskforce to deal with Eden Park issues
Friday, 12 November 2010, 3:28 pm | Auckland City Council
Mayoral taskforce to deal with Eden Park issues A Mayoral taskforce is being set up to ensure there will be no repeat of the issues surrounding the weekend rugby league double header at Eden Park . Auckland Mayor Len Brown has met with staff, ... More >>
Mayor announces civil defence initiatives
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 3:34 pm | Auckland City Council
Mayor Len Brown has announced three new initiatives to better prepare Auckland for civil emergencies. More >>