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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 116]
Auckland International Cultural Festival is back
Monday, 16 March 2015, 11:09 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland International Cultural Festival, a free annual event, returns to Mt Roskill’s War Memorial Park on Sunday 29 March. With more than 55 cultures represented, this event has something for everyone. More >>
Be careful - Cyclone Pam arrives this evening
Sunday, 15 March 2015, 4:17 pm | Auckland Council
The north-east coast of Auckland and Great Barrier will be hit by severe weather this evening and general disruption is expected across the region. More >>
Auckland Council welcomes broadband announcement
Friday, 13 March 2015, 3:28 pm | Auckland Council
Digitally-remote communities in the Auckland region will have the Auckland Council supporting their case for access to faster broadband and better connectivity. More >>
Aucklanders: be prepared for Cyclone Pam from Sunday evening
Friday, 13 March 2015, 2:11 pm | Auckland Council Media
Auckland Civil Defence is reminding Aucklanders to stay up-to-date with weather forecasts over the weekend as Cyclone Pam approaches New Zealand. More >>
Review agreed to improve future council consent process
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 5:31 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council committee members met today to discuss the kauri tree in Titirangi and a proposal for Auckland’s membership to the C40 Cities Climate Change Group. The committee also received reports on the Costs of Residential Servicing Study and ... More >>
Auckland Development Committee discusses Kauri Tree issue
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 2:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Development Committee discusses Kauri Tree issue Today’s meeting of the Auckland Council’s development committee discussed concerns surrounding plans to remove a Kauri tree at 40 Paturoa Road. More >>
Auckland Council to act on plastic bags
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 11:50 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is set to lead the way on sustainability after it agreed to establish a working group to minimise the usage of single-use plastic bags in the Auckland region. More >>
Council offers to work with developers on kauri tree
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 10:22 am | Auckland Council
Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse has welcomed a statement from owners of the Paturoa Road sites saying a kauri tree on the property can stay, but has ruled out council purchasing the property. “I welcome the developers’ offer to enter into a conversation with ... More >>
Wasting food costs you more than you think
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 10:09 am | Auckland Council
It looks like perfectly edible food straight from the supermarket. Instead, it's perfectly edible food straight out of household rubbish bins! More >>
Walk the talk: Auckland’s decision lanes open
Wednesday, 11 March 2015, 11:52 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders will have the chance to walk the talk this week, following the construction of two ‘decision lanes’ at Britomart that represent the options available for the future of the city’s transport network. The decision lanes present a choice ... More >>
54 per cent of submissions favour enhanced transport network
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 3:27 pm | Auckland Council
With one week to go before the consultation on Auckland’s 10-year budget closes, more than 8000 submissions have been received and the final push for as many Aucklanders to have their say is underway. Along with deciding on rates and investments, Aucklanders ... More >>
Media statement on Titirangi kauri trees
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 1:07 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council acknowledges decisions such as the one involving the kauri tree in Titirangi can be challenging says Chief Operating Officer Dean Kimpton. More >>
strong>Finding beauty in the ‘unspectacular’
Monday, 9 March 2015, 4:32 pm | Auckland Council
Photographer Conor Clarke is the new Auckland regional parks artist in residence. Conor will live and work in Waitawa Regional Park from mid-October to mid-December 2015. More >>
Turn your street into your neighbourhood
Monday, 9 March 2015, 3:06 pm | Auckland Council
Knowing your neighbours has an important impact on your neighbourhood. Better connected streets and more ‘neighbourliness’ leads to more caring communities and neighbours feeling happy and safe – whether it’s borrowing a ladder, having a chat over ... More >>
Rates rebate an option for older residents
Friday, 6 March 2015, 5:14 pm | Auckland Council
The Auckland Council Seniors Advisory Panel says that many older residents in Auckland may not know that there are options available to assist with rates payments in cases of financial hardship. More >>
Fires still a risk for Auckland region
Friday, 6 March 2015, 4:18 pm | Auckland Council
The extended dry summer season is continuing to make fire a serious risk, especially when managing outdoor fires. The Hauraki Gulf Islands remain in a Total Fire Ban, and Auckland mainland remains in a Restricted Fire season. More >>
Council welcomes national air quality review
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 2:00 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has welcomed a recommendation from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment to review regulations governing the management of air quality in New Zealand. More >>
Workplan updates, research and multi-lingual Auckland
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 1:53 pm | Auckland Council
Workplan updates, research and challenges for a multi-lingual Auckland go in front of committee More >>
Aucklanders invited to calculate own city budget
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 10:48 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has today launched an online budget calculator that gives Aucklanders a go at setting their own 10-year budget for the region. The interactive tool allows users to save money or spend money depending on what they see as a priority for the ... More >>
Record 13 million trips on Auckland’s trains in past year
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 2:54 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders have taken more than 13 million trips across the Auckland rail network in the past year, hitting the latest patronage milestone just five months after passing the 12 million trip mark. Mayor Len Brown says the latest milestone confirms once ... More >>
