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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]
Tepid Baths spa pool reopened
Saturday, 27 February 2016, 3:04 pm | Auckland Council
A spa pool at the Tepid Baths closed down two weeks ago after testing positive for legionella bacteria has been reopened. The spa was opened again yesterday afternoon after being treated according to procedures recommended by the Auckland Regional ... More >>
Myer’s Park Medley – Auckland’s newest festival
Friday, 26 February 2016, 3:46 pm | Auckland Council
Myer’s Park Medley celebrates the uniqueness of Myer’s Park and surrounding communities. After the success of the park’s centenary celebration in March 2015 Waitematā Local Board saw that it was important to create an annual event for the ... More >>
Back to nature at Blackberry Flats
Friday, 26 February 2016, 11:41 am | Auckland Council
26 February, 2016 Back to nature at Blackberry Flats If you’re looking for an authentic natural camping site that takes you back to your childhood experiences, look no further than Blackberry Flats Campground in Waharau Regional Park. It’s an electronic device-free ... More >>
Cyclone Winston – has Auckland dodged a bullet?
Friday, 26 February 2016, 11:02 am | Auckland Council
Fiji has been struck by the strongest cyclone ever recorded to hit the Southern hemisphere, with a ferocity never experienced by New Zealand. More >>
Decision digest - Auckland Council Governing Body
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 9:44 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body met today at an extraordinary meeting to discuss matters relating to the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan and zoning. More >>
Taste of Puketāpapa food festival returns for fourth year
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 9:40 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are invited to take their taste buds around the world and celebrate the city’s most ethnically diverse area, at Taste of Puketāpapa food festival. More >>
Nederlands Dans Theater’s Auckland Programme
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 11:01 am | Auckland Live
Auckland Live is bringing Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) to Auckland for the first time this June, for an exclusive New Zealand season. This is a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s finest contemporary dance companies at Auckland’s ... More >>
Transport for new northern Auckland housing
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 10:32 am | Auckland Council
A Northern Busway extension, Matakana link road, upgraded Hibiscus Coast Bus Station and state highway improvements are part of potential transport plans to support large numbers of new houses in northern Auckland. More >>
Mayoral Fund poised to assist after Cyclone Winston
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 11:07 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown has expressed his condolences to the people of Fiji and Tonga in the wake of Cyclone Winston and has activated the Mayoral Fund for the Pacific on the advice of the fund’s advisory committee. More >>
Pool safety makes a splash this summer
Monday, 22 February 2016, 11:54 am | Auckland Council
A quick dip in a pool has been one of the coolest ways to keep refreshed during this sticky summer, and it’s also been one of the safest. More >>
Video showcases South Auckland
Friday, 19 February 2016, 3:19 pm | Auckland Council
The 24hrs South campaign video has gone viral over the summer break, helping spread the word about activities and attractions in South Auckland. More >>
Council to refund inorganics collection charge to some house
Friday, 19 February 2016, 2:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council will provide a refund of $22.77 to 230,000 households that will not receive its inorganics collection service within the current 2015-16 financial year (ending 30 June 2016). More >>
Auckland and Government agree on transport
Friday, 19 February 2016, 1:48 pm | Auckland Council
A joint report from Auckland Council and the government released today is being hailed as a giant step forward in agreeing Auckland’s transport investments for the next 30 years. More >>
Designer chosen for Domain memorial
Friday, 19 February 2016, 10:29 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s plan to establish a commemorative and contemplative World War One Centenary memorial in Auckland Domain has taken a step forward with the announcement today that New Zealand firm Wraight Athfield Landscape and Architecture, in conjunction ... More >>
Magical atmosphere at lantern-only night
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 3:27 pm | Auckland Council
Magical atmosphere at lantern-only night, Thursday at Auckland Domain The Auckland Lantern Festival’s lantern-only night and a 25 per cent larger area provides a great opportunity for festival-goers to experience the magic of the event while avoiding ... More >>
Council grant scores goal for NZ Hockey
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 3:00 pm | Auckland Council
The first of Auckland Council’s new regional sports and recreation grants has been awarded to Hockey New Zealand, providing a $40,000 boost to its Auckland-wide development programme. More >>
Auckland Transport says drivers claims are untrue
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 1:42 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Transport says drivers claims are untrue Auckland Transport says a pamphlet being handed out by Howick & Eastern Bus drivers to passengers is blatantly untrue. The drivers, who are represented by First Union, are planning strike action on Friday. ... More >>
A win for Auckland Council in overdue rates case
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 5:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has successfully obtained summary judgment against Ms Penny Bright for unpaid rates, dating back almost nine years. The Auckland District Court has today released its decision in favour of the council. The decision is for $34,182.56, ... More >>
Plan ahead for industrial action on Friday
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 4:43 pm | Auckland Council
Many Auckland bus services won’t run on Friday (19 February) because of industrial action so people should plan ahead. More >>
Legionella bacteria detected in Auckland spa pools
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 1:45 pm | Auckland Council
Spa pools at Auckland Council’s leisure facilities have been given an additional chemical clean as a precautionary measure following the detection of legionella bacteria in two spa pools in the council’s network. More >>
