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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 133]
High tides being closely monitored
Sunday, 16 March 2014, 12:43 pm | Auckland Council
The Auckland Emergency Coordination Centre continues to monitor adverse weather conditions across Auckland in the wake of Cyclone Lusi. Auckland Police have confirmed the 11 year-old boy reported earlier to be missing off Takapuna beach near the boat ... More >>
Costly fireplace ban back on the table
Sunday, 16 March 2014, 12:36 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Councillor Cameron Brewer says panicked council staff are determined to quickly push through costly measures to ban domestic open fireplaces as well as phase out pre-2005 wood burners, affecting nearly 90,000 Auckland homes. “There’s a ... More >>
New marine protected areas for Kaikōura
Sunday, 16 March 2014, 11:41 am | Auckland Council
The Government today announced a new marine reserve, whale and fur seal sanctuary, five customary fishing areas and amateur fishing regulations to improve the management of Kaikōura’s coast and ocean. “Kaikōura’s extraordinary marine environment ... More >>
No significant incidents reported overnight
Sunday, 16 March 2014, 11:00 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Emergency Coordination Centre monitored conditions in the wake of Cyclone Lusi overnight but no significant incidents were reported. Roading contractors and the Fire Service continued to respond to calls of fallen trees and clearing other ... More >>
Warning To Stay Away From Beaches
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 4:57 pm | Auckland Council
The Auckland Emergency Coordination Centre continues to monitor adverse weather conditions across Auckland. Auckland Police are investigating a report of an 11 year-old boy possibly missing off Takapuna beach near the boat ramp. Auckland Council Civil ... More >>
Conditions to deteriorate in Auckland as Lusi hits
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 1:02 pm | Auckland Council
The Auckland Emergency Coordination Centre continues to monitor adverse weather conditions across Auckland. There have been over 2000 local power outages, surface flooding, landslips, rockfalls and trees down around the region. Auckland Council ... More >>
Auckland weather conditions worsening
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 10:59 am | Auckland Council
Conditions across Auckland are deteriorating as Cyclone Lusi continues to track south west of the North Island. Localised power outages are occurring across the region with 2219 customers affected at 1000 hours. Vector is restoring affected customers. ... More >>
Storm update - 8.30am, March 15
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 10:17 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Emergency Coordination Centre continues to monitor the impact of Cyclone Lusi on the region. This morning localised power outages have occurred, particularly in North and South Auckland. We have had two reports of downed trees with no impact ... More >>
North-east beach most likely to bear brunt of Cylone Lusi
Friday, 14 March 2014, 1:34 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management advises people to take care across the region tomorrow and extra caution on north-east coast beaches. Weather forecasters are predicting high winds of up to 120km/h and rough seas. Auckland Council Civil ... More >>
Harbourmaster advises: secure your boat today
Friday, 14 March 2014, 12:03 pm | Auckland Council
Weather forecasters are predicting very strong winds and rough seas from this evening through the weekend. Winds can cause moorings to break, resulting in damage to boats and causing a hazard to navigation. More >>
Celebrate Pasifika at Auckland Libraries
Friday, 14 March 2014, 11:43 am | Auckland Council
Libraries across Auckland are celebrating Pasifika 2014 with a range of free activities, classes and events for the whole family. Regular programmes like Wriggle & Rhyme and Rhymetime will have a Pacific flavour from 17 – 31 March and Storytime will ... More >>
Auckland keeping close watch on Cyclone Lusi
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 5:14 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) is preparing to manage any incidents if as expected Cyclone Lusi hits the region this weekend. More >>
Mayor calls for review of amenities funding
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 3:06 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown has called for a review of the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding (ARAF) model, saying a more consistent and fair approach is needed to funding Auckland’s arts organisations and emergency services providers. More >>
Have your say on Auckland’s low carbon transformation
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 11:09 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a plan developed collaboratively to improve Auckland’s energy resilience and reduce Auckland’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40 per cent by 2040. More >>
Not too late to have your say on navigation safety
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 11:53 am | Auckland Council
There is just under a week left to have your say on proposed changes to Auckland navigation safety rules. More >>
Colour, culture and connotation at Fresh Gallery
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 11:01 am | Auckland Council
Colour, culture and connotation at Fresh Gallery Throughout the history of art around the world, colour plays a role which is powerful, symbolic and purposeful. The visual power of the colours red and black in Tongan art, symbolising the masculine and the ... More >>
New Compositions: Tusalava
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 2:37 pm | Auckland Council
An exciting and free cultural, musical and cinematic experience is coming to Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku. The council run centre is proud to screen Len Lye’s 1929 film ‘Tusalava’ accompanied by three new soundtrack compositions by Pasifika ... More >>
Mayor kicks off review of Auckland’s Long-term plan
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 10:50 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown will today set the direction for a full review of the budgets and work plan of Auckland Council and its CCOs over the next 12 months, saying tough choices are ahead as Auckland plans for significant growth over the next decade. More >>
Get to know your neighbours
Monday, 10 March 2014, 4:42 pm | Auckland Council
Whether it is introducing yourself over the fence, having a cup of tea or arranging a play date for your kids at the local park – Neighbours Day is the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbours better. More >>
Plan to get more Aucklanders active
Monday, 10 March 2014, 10:26 am | Auckland Council
Giving Aucklanders opportunities to be more physically active more often is the goal of a new initiative launched today by Mayor Len Brown and Auckland’s sport and recreation sector. The 10-year Auckland Sport and Recreation Strategic Plan aims ... More >>
