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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 129]
Auckland young filmmakers given one minute to shape 10 years
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 3:54 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s under 25s could win a share of $7000 prize money through Auckland Council’s latest youth video challenge. The videos must be under one minute, and say what Auckland needs to invest in to become the world’s most liveable city. Filmmakers have from ... More >>
Arataki presents ‘Talking about birds’
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 12:09 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders interested in finding out more about all things feathered can attend four bird-themed talks at the Arataki Visitor Centre in the Waitakere Ranges on Sunday 29 June. More >>
Pocket Park trials ideas for Quay Street
Monday, 23 June 2014, 4:52 pm | Auckland Council
A micro-park that popped up on Quay Street over the weekend gives Aucklanders a glimpse of design elements that could be part of Quay Street’s future transformation. More >>
Have your say on Auckland’s arts and culture
Monday, 23 June 2014, 4:02 pm | Auckland Council
Have your say on Auckland’s arts and culture Calling all arts aficionados, cultural connoisseurs and anyone interested in arts and culture – it’s time to have your say on how Auckland’s arts and culture can develop over the next decade. The Draft ... More >>
Boost in battle against youth unemployment
Friday, 20 June 2014, 2:21 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Len Brown is describing two new infrastructure trades training initiative for young Maori and Pasifika announced today as providing a big boost in the battle against youth unemployment in Auckland. A consortium led by the Southern Initiative ... More >>
Council property group gets housing land boost
Thursday, 19 June 2014, 4:23 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Property Limited (ACPL) has been given additional resources to expand its operations and lift the supply of land for housing and town centre regeneration. More >>
Harbourside artwork gets green light
Thursday, 19 June 2014, 12:56 pm | Auckland Council
Detailed design and development for an iconic Auckland harbourside artwork commissioned after a $1 million corporate gift to the city can now start after Auckland Council’s Arts, Culture and Events committee yesterday (Wednesday 18 June) recommended the ... More >>
Auckland Council and Forest & Bird winners at Green Awards
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 9:57 am | Auckland Council
The Ministry for the Environment has announced Auckland Council and Forest & Bird have won the stewardship award in the annual Green Awards, honouring outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand’s environment. More >>
Entries for Cult Couture now open
Monday, 16 June 2014, 4:05 pm | Auckland Council
Fashionistas and budding designers, ready your needles - entries for Cult Couture are now open. Now in its 13th year, Cult Couture is a runway show and fashion awards event celebrating creative and innovative fashion design in Aotearoa. More >>
Have your say on the sale of alcohol
Monday, 16 June 2014, 3:36 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are invited to have their say on when, where and how alcohol is sold. More >>
Auckland Council to publish overview of city centre
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 8:07 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council today confirmed that it will publish an overview of key city centre and waterfront developments, to give the public and decision-makers a clear picture of the programme of work underway to transform Auckland’s CBD. Councillors received ... More >>
Auckland Unitary Plan submissions online
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 3:06 pm | Auckland Council
More than 9,400 submissions on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan received during the five-month formal consultation period are now online. Along with the original submissions, a summary report that captures each of the 93,600 requests is now available. ... More >>
Assistance available for affected Auckland residents
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 1:38 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Building Control staff will undertake a more detailed damage assessment this morning following the weather event that affected the Auckland region overnight. More >>
Auckland Emergency Centre On Alert
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 9:10 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) is activated and continues to monitor and respond to the situation. Strong winds that have affected the Auckland region overnight and early this morning. Wind gusts around the region have exceeded predicted ... More >>
The Sky’s The Limit at This Year’s Matariki Festival
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 9:53 am | Auckland Council
When the Pleiades star cluster rises into the sky above Aotearoa, it signals the start of the country’s biggest celebration of indigenous people and culture – Matariki, or Māori New Year. More >>
Council returns cheque
Monday, 9 June 2014, 11:35 am | Auckland Council
Council returns cheque Auckland Council is returning a $7.5 million deposit cheque to Tournament Parking. Council received the cheque on Friday in an unsolicited offer from Tournament Parking to buy the Downtown Carpark for $75 million. Auckland Council ... More >>
Skipper discretion on lifejackets proposed
Friday, 6 June 2014, 5:09 pm | Auckland Council
An Auckland Council hearing’s panel has recommended people heading out to sea on small boats will have to wear a life jacket but with the skipper making the call when they can be removed. More >>
New leisure operators announced
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 11:43 am | Auckland Council
New contract arrangements have been finalised for twelve of Auckland Council’s pools and recreation centres. Auckland Council Leisure Manager Rob McGee says the new contracts offer exciting opportunities for each facility and the communities ... More >>
Mayor Len Brown to attend World Cities Summit, Singapore
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 2:24 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown is travelling next week to the World Cities Summit in Singapore to promote Auckland’s growth agenda and discuss development issues with other Mayors. More >>
Food premises a risk to public health
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 1:53 pm | Auckland Council
A popular Dominion Road eatery has been prosecuted by Auckland Council for failing to meet national food health regulations. The Golden Tulip Restaurant at 537 Dominion Road, Balmoral and its owners faced multiple charges of food safety and hygiene issues ... More >>
