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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]
Extra vigilance for outdoor fires required
Monday, 8 December 2014, 3:03 pm | Auckland Council
A restricted fire season for rural areas in the Auckland region will be implemented from 15 December. Lighting an outdoor fire on rural land is still possible but a permit is required for fires in the open air. A total fire ban is now in place for ... More >>
Happy 90th birthday Grey Lynn Library
Monday, 8 December 2014, 2:51 pm | Auckland Council
Happy 90th birthday Grey Lynn Library It’s only fitting Grey Lynn library celebrates its 90th birthday next Saturday 13 December. “The library was officially opened on a Saturday afternoon so the hard working ‘industrial public’ of the suburb ... More >>
Mayor proposes amendment to CRL timing in draft LTP
Friday, 5 December 2014, 4:49 pm | Auckland Council
Following discussions with Audit NZ, the Mayor is proposing an amendment in Council’s draft Long-term Plan 2015-2025 on the timing for construction of Auckland’s number one transport priority – the City Rail Link (CRL). In its draft budget, Council ... More >>
Significant Queens Wharf artwork moving ahead
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 3:32 pm | Auckland Council
The major public artwork planned for Queens Wharf is moving ahead with designs going out for tender in the next few months. Aucklanders should be able to see it unveiled at the end of wharf in mid-2016, subject to final production agreements. The concept ... More >>
Auckland Council’s initiative to increase affordable housing
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 10:53 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has agreed to offer a limited guarantee as a means of securing up to $30 million from the philanthropic community, so that cheaper loans can be made to community housing providers. More >>
Auckland Council announces new CCO board appointments
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 2:41 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has made four key appointments to the boards of Waterfront Auckland, Regional Facilities Auckland and Watercare Services Ltd. Richard Leggat and Dr Susan Macken have been appointed to Waterfront Auckland following the retirement of Adrienne ... More >>
No basis for ‘wildly wrong’ valuation claims – Council & QV
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 2:10 pm | Auckland Council
No basis for ‘wildly wrong’ valuation claims – Council & QV Auckland Council and Quotable Value say there is no justification to suggest that 30 per cent of Auckland properties recently revalued are ‘wildly wrong’. Kevin Ramsay, Auckland Council’s ... More >>
$634,000 for Auckland’s environmental projects
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 12:22 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has awarded $634,000 in grants through its Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) to 133 community projects which enhance Auckland’s natural habitat and historic heritage. More >>
Birkenhead sees $5.7m investment
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 10:59 am | Auckland Council
Kaipātiki Local Board is investing in creating more public spaces, better walking connections and improved parking in Birkenhead over the next two years. The $5.7 million programme includes a range of projects around the town centre, starting with ... More >>
Council wants more Government help with homelessness
Monday, 1 December 2014, 12:55 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council, in a briefing to the new Government, is asking for more help as it tries to deal with the growing issue of homelessness and the need for emergency housing. More >>
Tips and traps for holiday DIYers
Monday, 1 December 2014, 9:50 am | Auckland Council
Media release 1 December 2014 Tips and traps for holiday DIYers Home DIY projects are as much part of the Kiwi summer as jandals or barbeques, but they need a bit of planning. While some rules around home renovation have been relaxed in recent ... More >>
Crackdown on window washers for public safety
Friday, 28 November 2014, 3:02 pm | Auckland Council
Crackdown on window washers for public safety Auckland Council is clamping down on window washers’ intimidating behaviour at intersections throughout the city and is targeting repeat offenders. The council has begun pursuing the prosecution of ... More >>
Decisions on transport referendum, development contributions
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 5:35 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body today made a number of decisions related to the development of its 10-year budget, known as the Long-term Plan 2015-25. Key decisions included: More >>
New agency to fast track urban development
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 4:50 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body today agreed to support the establishment of an urban development agency to improve the city’s ability to address some of its pressing urban development needs. More >>
Two West Wave staff win leisure awards
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 3:25 pm | Auckland Council
Cindy Stewart and Romina Veseli from West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre have scooped prizes at the 2014 New Zealand Fitness Awards held in Auckland on Saturday night. More >>
Hunua Ranges Pest Management Area to make a difference
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 1:26 pm | Auckland Council
The creation of a new pest management area in the Hunua Ranges will provide a sensible, holistic approach to the care and control of one of Auckland’s most important ecological areas, according to Auckland Council. More >>
Company fined $81,000 for discharging sediment into stream
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 12:10 pm | Auckland Council
A Mangere East company has been fined $81,000 for discharging sediment and diesel into Harania Stream in Mangere, a significant conservation stream which flows into the Manukau Harbour. More >>
Fun, sun and a run – what Aucklanders want
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 11:29 am | Auckland Council
Fun, sun and a run – what Aucklanders want from their waterfront Fun and quirky spaces, sunshine, sea views, places to eat, public gatherings and events, areas to swim, walk and run, and children’s play space. These are some of the recurring ... More >>
One Tree Hill remains recovered
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 10:33 am | Auckland Council
One Tree Hill remains recovered Auckland Council says it is pleased the remains of the One Tree Hill pine tree have been recovered after being illegally offered for sale on Trade Me. More >>
New staff to boost delivery of Auckland Plan
Monday, 24 November 2014, 3:12 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Chief Planning Officer Roger Blakeley has appointed three new senior staff after a review of the planning division saw a realignment of responsibilities designed to future-proof the council’s strategy and planning team and help to create ... More >>
