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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 120]
Auckland Libraries welcome the Year of the Monkey
Wednesday, 3 February 2016, 3:54 pm | Auckland Council
Story time in mandarin, lion dancing, lantern and red pocket-making workshops, cultural performances and tai chi will all feature along with a raft of other activities in Lunar New Year celebrations at Auckland Council Libraries from next Monday, 8 February. More >>
Build Your Own Character And Help Create a Digital Landscape
Wednesday, 3 February 2016, 12:33 pm | Auckland Live
Build Your Own Character And Help Create a Digital Landscape! French artists, Guillaumit and Yann Van der Cruyssen, have created an evolving digital landscape called Blockwith. To help build this digital world made of colourful blocks, players are invited to ... More >>
Mangere odour buffer land not a viable SHA alternative
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 1:28 pm | Watercare
Watercare odour buffer land surrounding the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant is not available as an alternative special housing area (SHA) site, says Watercare CEO Raveen Jaduram. The 33.5 hectares of odour buffer land has been repeatedly identified ... More >>
Local board advocates full rail to airport
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 1:10 pm | Auckland Council
The Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board is strongly advocating for a heavy rail connection from Onehunga to the airport. More >>
Mayor Welcomes 68% Jump in Apartment Consents
Friday, 29 January 2016, 3:17 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
The building consent figures for 2015 have been released by Statistics New Zealand and they have been warmly welcomed by Auckland Mayor Len Brown. The number of new dwellings consented in Auckland during the year climbed 21 percent to 9,251. That’s ... More >>
Pop-up village starts to take shape on Queens Wharf
Friday, 29 January 2016, 9:41 am | Auckland Council
A temporary container village has popped up on Queens Wharf which will soon offer an exciting new dining and services hub to downtown Auckland. More >>
Mayor welcomes government announcement
Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 1:22 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown has warmly welcomed the government’s announcement providing support for the City Rail Link (CRL). “Since the government announced its support for the City Rail Link (CRL) back in 2012, I have been asking the government to provide certainty ... More >>
World-class acts in Auckland this summer
Thursday, 21 January 2016, 4:24 pm | Auckland Council
World-class acts in Auckland this summer Enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and a range of world-class entertainment this summer with free lunchtime performances at Aotea Square, major exhibitions at the Auckland Art Gallery, family-friendly outdoor concerts ... More >>
Mayoral Writers’ Grant Open
Thursday, 21 January 2016, 1:08 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayoral Writers’ Grant Open Applications are invited for the second Auckland Mayoral Writers’ Grant. Mayor Len Brown established the $12,000 grant in 2014 to capture Auckland life in the written word. It will be awarded to a local writer on completion ... More >>
Building right every time
Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 2:20 pm | Auckland Council
We all wish we could have The Block’s building team hammer away on our building work, however, there are a number of handy tips and tricks to look out for when choosing a builder. Getting the right builder is one of the most important decisions for any ... More >>
Maungawhau/Mt Eden summit vehicle-free from 20 January 2016
Friday, 15 January 2016, 4:07 pm | Auckland Council
Maungawhau / Mt Eden summit vehicle-free from 20 January 2016 The Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority is delighted that the tihi (summit) of Maungawhau / Mt Eden will be vehicle-fee from Wednesday, 20 January 2016. This implements the ... More >>
Māori culture on Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Thursday, 14 January 2016, 1:16 pm | Auckland Council
Traditional and contemporary Māori culture on Auckland Anniversary Weekend Tūī, tūī, tuituia tātou o Tāmaki - Join us so we of Tāmaki can rejoice and unite. Traditional Māori storytelling, crafts, games and healing will be on offer beside ... More >>
Top tips on how to avoid failing building inspections
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 3:30 pm | Auckland Council
13 January 2016 Top tips on how to avoid failing building inspections The hard work is done, the project is completed and your budget is all gone – but before you celebrate it pays to check you’ve got all your green lights from building inspectors. ... More >>
Hey Man! It’s Hayman for Waitangi Celebrations in 2016
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 10:53 am | Auckland Council
Waitangi Day Family Celebrations return to Hayman Park in 2016 with a fantastic line up of top acts and new local talent. More >>
Never too old to go electric
Thursday, 7 January 2016, 12:49 pm | Auckland Council
Never too old to go electric Just days after celebrating his 78th birthday, Mohan Ori was trying out an e-bike for the first time with friends at the Auckland Domain. He was on an Auckland Transport cycle training day late last year for the over 60s ... More >>
SuperGold services to Waiheke
Thursday, 24 December 2015, 3:13 pm | Auckland Council
As a result of a competitive tender process Auckland Transport is pleased to announce that government funding for the SuperGold card off-peak transport scheme will be made available to two service providers providing free off peak subsidised travel ... More >>
Auckland’s climate change effort acknowledged on world stage
Wednesday, 23 December 2015, 9:15 am | Auckland Council
Auckland has been admitted to the world’s leading local government climate change action group, C40. More >>
Judge reserves decision on unpaid rates
Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 9:19 am | Auckland Council
Judge reserves decision on unpaid rates The Auckland District Court has today reserved its decision relating to summary judgment sought by Auckland Council against Ms Penny Bright for unpaid rates. The council is seeking to recover unpaid rates and associated ... More >>
Council announces community housing partnership
Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 8:47 am | Auckland Council
Council announces community housing partnership with The Selwyn Foundation Auckland Council has today announced The Selwyn Foundation as the new community housing partner for its portfolio of homes for older Aucklanders. Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse says The ... More >>
Devonport first to experience the future of recycling
Friday, 18 December 2015, 4:09 pm | Auckland Council
Devonport's waste transfer station is set to become a flagship for community recycling and zero waste innovation. More >>
