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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 122]
Auckland waterfront precinct continues to show the way
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 3:45 pm | Auckland Council
The push to make Wynyard Quarter one of the greenest and smartest urban precincts in the country is on track with the recent achievement of environmental ratings and the activation of a new innovative online platform. The Wynyard Quarter Smart website ... More >>
Summer in Auckland with cool tunes and hot flicks
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 12:42 pm | Auckland Council
Three months of free entertainment begins in January, with the 2016 Music and Movies in Parks series. Summer in Auckland means getting together with friends and family in some of the region’s most beautiful locations, and Auckland Council has created ... More >>
Take care with open air fires this summer
Friday, 27 November 2015, 2:40 pm | Auckland Council
As El Nino conditions promise a windier, drier summer, Auckland Council has declared a restricted fire season for Auckland mainland from 1 December 2015, and a total fire ban for all of the Hauraki Gulf islands. The restriction will see mandatory ... More >>
Pop-up village to enliven Queens Wharf this summer
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 2:44 pm | Auckland Council
A temporary pop-up container village is being planned for Queens Wharf, to create an exciting new dining and services hub for visitors to the downtown area. More >>
Mayoress’ Scholarships Announced
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 11:39 am | Auckland Council
Four students from Auckland’s lower decile schools have been awarded Mayoress’ Fund for Youth scholarships. River Jorgensen, Racheal Kaitu’u, Penina Latu and Tule Mahe - selected as scholarship recipients from more than 30 applications - will ... More >>
How to get to and from Santa’s big arrival
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 10:27 am | Auckland Council
Join the fun and take the family by bus, train or ferry to the annual Farmers Santa Parade this Sunday 29 November at 1pm. More >>
Pasifika communities to celebrate Jonah Lomu’s life
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 9:59 am | Auckland Council
Pasifika communities will pay traditional tributes to Jonah Lomu at a unique celebration of his life in Manukau on Saturday, ahead of the official memorial service at Eden Park on Monday. More >>
Karekare Surf Lifesaving Club moves into the drone zone
Monday, 23 November 2015, 10:05 am | Auckland Council
In a New Zealand first, Karekare Surf Lifesaving Club will receive a surveillance drone, to trial in partnership with Surf Life Saving New Zealand and Surf Life Saving Northern Region, to further improve rescue response times in keeping our community ... More >>
Council agrees next steps in financing review
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 5:26 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance committee met today and discussed the two Alternative Sources of Financing reports by EY and Cameron Partners. The committee agreed to hold a workshop in February to consider the direction it wishes to take ... More >>
Aucklanders signing up for White Ribbon Queen Street march
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 2:13 pm | Auckland Council
White Ribbon march on Queen Street on 25th November is attracting huge support from Aucklanders as they sign up to attend this significant event to campaign against violence towards women. More >>
Aucklanders mourn the loss of one of our greatest sons
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 2:50 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown says Jonah Lomu will be remembered as a great Aucklander and a great New Zealander who left his mark both on and off the rugby field. More >>
Port Future Study consultants appointed
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 10:03 am | Auckland Council
A consortium of independent consultants has been selected to identify and evaluate options for the long term future of the port. Announced today, the multidisciplinary consortium has experience in specialities across environmental, marine, cultural, ... More >>
“Join us to show solidarity with Paris”
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 9:45 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
18 November 2015 “Join us to show solidarity with Paris” Auckland Mayor Len Brown and other world mayors invited to attend next month’s climate change conference Paris have been urged to stand firm and commit to attending the summit. The plea ... More >>
Flags to be flown at half-mast for Paris
Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 10:45 am | Auckland Council
17 November 2015 Flags to be flown at half-mast for Paris The Mayor has directed that flags flying from council buildings across Auckland be flown at half-mast today as Aucklanders express their sorrow and solidarity with the people of Paris. It follows ... More >>
Auckland is winning the battle against graffiti vandalism
Monday, 16 November 2015, 5:18 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland is winning the battle against graffiti vandalism – and this afternoon Mayor Len Brown presented certificates of appreciation to a variety of individuals and groups across Auckland who have helped made this happen. More >>
Much to learn at global climate change conference
Monday, 16 November 2015, 5:02 pm | Auckland Council
Much to learn at global climate change conference Mayor Len Brown says there will be much for Auckland to learn at a global climate change conference in Paris this month. Len Brown is part of the official New Zealand government delegation to the ... More >>
Book of Condolence for Paris
Monday, 16 November 2015, 1:32 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has set up a Book of Condolence for Aucklanders to share their sorrow with Parisians in the aftermath of the attacks. The book will be available for signing on the ground floor of the Auckland Town Hall on Queen St during business hours from ... More >>
Waimahia 100th home completed and celebrated
Monday, 16 November 2015, 11:47 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Len Brown and Housing Minister Nick Smith today planted a tree to celebrate the completion of the 100th home at Waimahia, Auckland’s first Special Housing Area (SHA) under the Auckland Housing Accord. More >>
Auckland Council commits to energy saving plan
Friday, 13 November 2015, 3:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has announced a commitment to improve the way it uses energy, as part of a three-year partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). The agreement will see steps put in place to save energy and reduce carbon ... More >>
Graffiti vandalism prevention programme review
Friday, 13 November 2015, 11:03 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Len Brown is bringing together Auckland’s graffiti vandalism prevention teams, trusts and partners to review progress over the past five years, and members of the news media are welcome to attend. More >>
