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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 112]
Kids Voting breaks records
Monday, 8 August 2016, 10:53 am | Auckland Council
Record-breaking numbers of Auckland’s future voters will be learning about local democracy and voting this election time. A total of 11,500 students from 56 schools have signed up to take part in Auckland Council’s Kids Voting 2016. This compares ... More >>
Smokefree policy hotly debated by council
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 4:00 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Smokefree policy dominated today’s Regional Strategy and Policy Committee with public input from smokefree advocates and discussion on the findings of a policy review. More >>
Memorial plaques stolen from Paparoa Howick Cemetery
Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 11:13 am | Auckland Council
Memorial plaques stolen from Paparoa Howick Cemetery In a brazen act of vandalism, a collection of bronze memorial plaques have been removed from the columbarium wall at Paparoa Howick Cemetery, concerning cemetery staff. Auckland Council’s Manager ... More >>
Dog pleads for registration tag
Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 2:02 pm | Auckland Council
An Auckland dog has launched a video appealing to dog owners to complete their dog registration papers and keep their dogs “legal” for the coming year. More >>
Plans unveiled for improved cycle connections
Monday, 1 August 2016, 1:31 pm | Auckland Council
A new cycleway will cut travel time for the growing number of people cycling into the city centre from west Auckland. Auckland Transport is seeking feedback on plans revealed today for the Ian McKinnon Dr Cycleway which is a two way, on-road cycleway ... More >>
Iconic Kiwi entertainment venue turns 20
Monday, 1 August 2016, 11:01 am | Auckland Live
One of Auckland’s most iconic performing arts and entertainment venues – Takapuna’s Bruce Mason Centre (BMC) – is turning 20 in August. The 1119-seat theatre, nicknamed “The Bruce” by local North Shore residents, was first opened in 1996. It was ... More >>
SkyPath, older people’s housing and the Unitary Plan
Thursday, 28 July 2016, 1:46 pm | Auckland Council
SkyPath, older people’s housing and the Unitary Plan go in front of Governing Body today More >>
Sugary drinks dropped from leisure centres
Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 2:27 pm | Auckland Council
In a show of leadership in the battle against obesity and type 2 diabetes, Auckland Council is dropping sugar-sweetened drinks from vending machines at council-run leisure centres. More >>
Comment from Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 2:12 pm | Auckland Council
Comment from Mayor and Deputy Mayor Mayor Len Brown has described the release today of the recommendations of the Independent Hearings Panel (IHP) on the proposed Unitary Plan as a major milestone for Auckland and the panel should be congratulated for ... More >>
Final recommendations on Auckland Unitary Plan published
Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 2:00 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council today published the recommendations provided by the Independent Hearings Panel on the new planning rulebook for Auckland, the Auckland Unitary Plan. More >>
Hunua Project scoops top environmental award
Tuesday, 26 July 2016, 5:35 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Hunua pest management project won the Local Government New Zealand’s Air New Zealand Excellence Award for Environmental Impact, presented at the LGNZ Conference annual awards dinner in Dunedin last night (25 July). More >>
Auckland Council receives Unitary Plan recommendations
Friday, 22 July 2016, 5:31 pm | Auckland Council
The USB stick containing the Independent Hearings Panel’s recommendations for the Auckland’s Unitary Plan. More >>
Get on board with the ‘Love Bus for Auckland’s elections
Friday, 22 July 2016, 4:24 pm | Auckland Council
22 July 2016 Get on board with the ‘Love Bus for Auckland’s local elections More >>
St James Theatre restoration gets council boost
Thursday, 21 July 2016, 5:21 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Len Brown is thrilled that the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre in Auckland can continue moving forward with an approved council financial contribution. More >>
SkyPath gets unanimous support
Thursday, 21 July 2016, 3:55 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s SkyPath project has been given the go-ahead to be delivered through a public private partnership, after a unanimous decision at today’s Finance and Performance Committee. More >>
Councillors set to make decision on SkyPath
Friday, 15 July 2016, 2:43 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee will next week make a decision on whether to deliver the SkyPath project through a public private partnership (PPP). More >>
Stand for council – make Auckland a great place to live
Thursday, 14 July 2016, 4:23 pm | Auckland Council
Would-be Auckland leaders keen to stand in the upcoming local elections can put their names forward as candidates from tomorrow. More >>
Auckland Council wins High Court appeal
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 2:00 pm | Auckland Council
The Chief High Court Judge, Justice Geoffrey Venning, yesterday dismissed an appeal by Penny Bright at the High Court at Auckland. More >>
Auckland’s growth means big decisions for the new council
Monday, 11 July 2016, 3:48 pm | Auckland Council
After this year’s local government elections, the new Auckland Mayor and elected representatives will face some major decisions on transport, housing, the port’s future, how to fund investment and to make the most of Auckland’s assets. More >>
Auckland’s architecture shines at world awards
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 5:00 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s innovative and stunning architecture has been recognised at the prestigious 2016 World Architecture Festival (WAF). More >>
