Auckland City Council - Latest News [Page 95]
Pitbull owners given deadline for dogs neutering
Friday, 4 February 2005, 5:02 pm | Auckland City Council
In recent weeks, the aggressive nature of pitbulls has become evident to Aucklanders, after a number of attacks around the city. Auckland City is reminding owners of pitbull terriers that their dogs must be neutered. Reminder letters have been sent this week, ... More >>
Auckland City continues support of harbour cleanup
Friday, 4 February 2005, 11:56 am | Auckland City Council
Rubbish pulled from the Waitemata Harbour seems to be coming from land-based activities, rather than from the boating fraternity. More >>
First stage of major upgrade nears completion
Thursday, 3 February 2005, 3:09 pm | Auckland City Council
Passengers and motorists should look out for changes to the Downtown Ferry Terminal over the next two weeks, as stage one of the $10.5m terminal upgrade reaches completion and services move back to Pier 1. More >>
Attempt to save felled pohutukawa
Thursday, 3 February 2005, 3:07 pm | Auckland City Council
An Environment Court interim protection order has been issued in an attempt to save the remnant stump of a pohutukawa tree damaged in a hit and run chainsaw attack at 21 Mt Smart Road, Royal Oak, last week. More >>
Major events a focus for Auckland City
Thursday, 3 February 2005, 12:38 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City has given new priority to attracting, developing and retaining major events in the city starting with support in principle for a new, bi-annual Anniversary Weekend waterfront festival in 2006. More >>
City poised to remove illegal billboards
Tuesday, 1 February 2005, 3:23 pm | Auckland City Council
Advertisers are being advised to avoid using illegal billboard sites across Auckland city. More >>
Fishy business at Western Springs Lake
Tuesday, 1 February 2005, 3:22 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City is on the lookout for people illegally fishing in Western Springs Lake. It is feared that fishing may put native eels at risk. More >>
Passion for heritage prompts protection
Friday, 28 January 2005, 3:26 pm | Auckland City Council
Protection for more of Auckland’s significant historic buildings is progressing with the completion of the initial registration of buildings nominated by the public. More >>
Poetry popping up on Auckland’s pavements
Friday, 28 January 2005, 11:15 am | Auckland City Council
Aucklanders have been looking up with Living Room’s ‘Hang ‘n’ out’ in Vulcan Lane but now it’s time for them to keep their eyes firmly focused on the footpaths. More >>
Auckland Zoo festival of all things ‘Kiwi’!
Friday, 28 January 2005, 10:21 am | Auckland City Council
Get along to Auckland Zoo’s Bank of New Zealand Kiwi Icon Day on Sunday 6 February, a full-on Kiwi festival, celebrating all our ‘Kiwi icons’ and the great Kiwi lifestyle! More >>
Park venues proposed for church march
Thursday, 27 January 2005, 5:30 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City and the Police met yesterday to discuss options for accommodating the 20,000 people expected for Destiny Church's Civil Union Act protest march within the Auckland CBD and ways to minimise traffic congestion. More >>
Hit and run attack fells protected pohutukawa
Wednesday, 26 January 2005, 12:52 am | Auckland City Council
An 11 metre high protected pohutukawa tree was yesterday fatally damaged in a hit and run chainsaw attack on an Auckland suburban property, at 21 Mt Smart Road, Royal Oak. More >>
Spectacular opening for Pasifika Festival
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 4:08 pm | Auckland City Council
The Air New Zealand Opening Night concert for Pasifika Festival 2005 is promising a snapshot of some of the festival’s hottest performers in a show that will surprise, entertain and showcase the vast array of Pasifika performing arts, from traditional ... More >>
Another child is bitten by dog
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 9:55 am | Auckland City Council
A ten-year-old boy was attacked by a American pitbull terrier cross at a Glen Innes property last night, becoming the second child to be bitten by a dog this week. More >>
Comment on the cone
Tuesday, 25 January 2005, 9:12 am | Auckland City Council
Aucklanders will have the chance to voice their views on how one of the city's most noted landmarks, Maungawhau Mt Eden, can be preserved for future generations. More >>
Surf before you eat
Friday, 21 January 2005, 5:06 pm | Auckland City Council
Aucklanders can now check restaurant’s food hygiene gradings on-line before they go out to dine. More >>
Proposed Waiheke police station site
Friday, 21 January 2005, 3:23 pm | Auckland City Council
The public have the opportunity to have their say on proposed plan modification 47, which will earmark a Waiheke Island site for use as a new police station. More >>
$410,000 funding available for community groups
Friday, 21 January 2005, 3:13 pm | Auckland City Council
Auckland City is inviting funding applications from community groups with bright ideas for making Auckland an even better place to live. More >>
Closed landfill gets capped to help environment
Friday, 21 January 2005, 2:10 pm | Auckland City Council
The closed landfill at Seddon Fields in Westmere is being capped to reduce pollutants from the landfill entering Motions Creek when stormwater is absorbed into the ground. More >>
Symonds Street post office conversion
Thursday, 20 January 2005, 10:36 am | Auckland City Council
Auckland City’s Planning Fixtures Committee yesterday approved an application for the former Symonds Street post office to be converted to a tavern, café and offices. More >>
