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Auckland Council
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau
The Auckland Council is the local government council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand.
Services provided for Auckland, include: local roads and footpaths, water, sewerage system, rubbish, recycling and landfills, parks and sportsfields, recreation centres, libraries and pools, dog registration, civil defence, social housing.
The council was established on 1 November 2010 replacing: Auckland Regional Council, Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council, North Shore City Council, Waitakere City Council, Papakura District Council, Rodney District Council Franklin District Council.
Auckland Council - Latest News [Page 111]
What Aucklanders want for new landmark cycleway
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 10:26 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders have called for the surface design of the old Nelson Street off-ramp to be modern and distinctly New Zealand when it is turned into a new cycleway and walkway later this year. More >>
Auckland Council accepts High Court decision
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 3:28 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown, on behalf of the Governing Body, today acknowledged the High Court decision to set aside the granting of the B2 and B3 consents to the extension of Bledisloe Wharf. The High Court directed that, if the consent applications are to ... More >>
Auckland Falls under the Spell of the Cabaret
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 1:47 pm | Auckland Live
Auckland Falls under the Spell of the Cabaret Auckland Live presents Auckland International Cabaret Season Following last year’s lauded premiere the Auckland International Cabaret Season returns to transform the Auckland Town Hall and Herald Theatre for ... More >>
Tripartite Economic Alliance Summit:: Auckland Outcomes
Monday, 22 June 2015, 12:33 pm | Auckland Council
The valuable connections made in Los Angeles by the Mayoral-led business delegation this month will boost Auckland’s economy with investment and job creation for years to come. More >>
Matariki kite day coming to the summit of Mt Roskill
Monday, 22 June 2015, 10:13 am | Auckland Council
Puketāpapa Local Board brings Matariki celebrations to the top of Mt Roskill - Pukewiwi, with a spectacular kite day on Sunday 28 June. More >>
High Court Ports consents decision released
Friday, 19 June 2015, 5:32 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has received today's High Court ruling overturning the decision not to publically notify resource consent applications for two extensions to Bledisloe wharf. More >>
Council update on McDonalds Manurewa
Friday, 19 June 2015, 12:38 pm | Auckland Council
The Manurewa branch of McDonald’s has now been inspected by council’s Environmental Health Officers after media reports suggested a rat infestation in the playground. More >>
Board Interns boost Auckland Council’s diversity
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 4:19 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s CCO (Council Controlled Organisation) Board Intern programme will now run annually. The programme is designed to give aspiring directors first hand boardroom knowledge and allow them to establish relationships and networks with ... More >>
New court date to be set in overdue rates case
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 12:39 pm | Auckland Council
The Auckland District Court this morning ordered an overdue rates case relating to a Kingsland property to be set down for a half a day hearing in due course. The $34,182.56 rates bill is one of six being pursued through the courts by Auckland ... More >>
Funding boost for Auckland’s neediest
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 11:19 am | Auckland Council
17 June 2015 Funding boost for Auckland’s neediest Auckland Council has allocated $830,000 to tackle emergency housing, homelessness and rough sleeping in its 10-year budget. This is an increase of $470,000 on funding in the previous budget. The Long-term ... More >>
New lease on life for historic Maungawhau-Mt Eden tea kiosk
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 4:26 pm | Auckland Council
Many Aucklanders will have memories of a hot cuppa and a scone in the historic tea kiosk after a stroll to the tihi (summit) of Maungawhau-Mt Eden. The kiosk at 250 Puhi Huia Rd, Mt Eden has been vacant for many years but the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki ... More >>
Public input sought on Alcohol Ban areas
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 12:32 pm | Auckland Council
Public input sought on Alcohol Ban areas Auckland Council is seeking feedback from the public on alcohol ban areas under the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014. The bylaw, a requirement under the Local Government Act, requires Auckland to review more than ... More >>
Take a glimpse into the Māori world during Matariki
Monday, 15 June 2015, 11:05 am | Auckland Council
The stars are aligned to celebrate Matariki with a range of exciting events across Auckland Libraries from 20 June – 19 July. More >>
Cross on Puketāpapa-Mt Roskill comes down
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 9:19 pm | Auckland Council Media
Following a constructive process between representatives of the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority and church leaders alongside the Puketāpapa Local Board, the cross on the tihi (summit) of Puketāpapa-Mt Roskill was removed on Tuesday. More >>
Council seeks community housing partner
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 2:58 pm | Auckland Council
A partnership with a community housing provider could offer long-term security to existing tenants, improved services and a significant increase in the number of homes in Auckland Council’s social housing portfolio. The Auckland Development Committee ... More >>
Rural communities have say on poor broadband coverage
Thursday, 11 June 2015, 2:25 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s registration of interest to central government in support of improved broadband coverage will be reinforced by nearly 300 pieces of feedback from rural communities across the region. More >>
A Taster of Exceptional Art And Culture for the Young
Monday, 8 June 2015, 11:49 am | Auckland Live
A Taster of Exceptional Art And Culture for the Young And the Young at Heart! More >>
Auckland businesses explore global opportunities
Friday, 5 June 2015, 2:53 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown and Councillors Bill Cashmore and Denise Krum are to lead a delegation representing 43 Auckland businesses taking part in the inaugural Tripartite Economic Alliance Summit in Los Angeles. More >>
Applications open for Rainbow Communities’ Advisory Panel
Friday, 5 June 2015, 2:13 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 5 June 2015 Applications open for Rainbow Communities’ Advisory Panel Auckland Council is inviting applications for positions for the first term of the Rainbow Communities’ Advisory Panel. The purpose of the advisory panel is to provide ... More >>
Put that old mobile phone to good use
Friday, 5 June 2015, 12:11 pm | Auckland Council
Now’s a great time to find a better use for that old mobile phone – drop it off at an Auckland Council service centre and raise money for the Starship National Air Ambulance Service. Throughout June and July there will be a Starship Mobile Phone ... More >>
