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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 134]
First chance to see wonderful Waitawa
Friday, 7 March 2014, 5:13 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s newest regional park opens to the public this weekend with two days of exciting activities and opportunities to explore. More >>
Reappointment of Regional Amenities Funding Board members
Friday, 7 March 2014, 1:04 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown and Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board Co-Chairs, Lester McGrath and David Houldsworth, have welcomed the reappointment of the following board members: More >>
New board appointment for Watercare Services Limited
Friday, 7 March 2014, 1:03 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown welcomes the appointment of Dr Nicky Crauford to the board Watercare Services Limited (WSL). Dr Crauford will join the WSL board on 1 April 2014. Ms Crauford’s appointment was confirmed at the council controlled organisation’s Governance & ... More >>
Auckland Council Votes to Support ‘Legal High’ Policy
Friday, 7 March 2014, 11:31 am | Auckland Council
The Manurewa Local Board has welcomed the unanimous resolution of Auckland Council’s Regional Strategy and Policy Committee yesterday to begin work on a region wide Local Approved Products Policy (LAPP) to restrict the sale of ‘legal highs’ in Auckland. ... More >>
Partnership continues conservation for Waitakere Ranges
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 4:59 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council and Forest & Bird today announced they will continue their partnership to deliver the ‘Ark in the Park’ conservation project at Te Wao nui o Tiriwa (Waitakere Ranges) for the next ten years. More >>
Auckland Mayor welcomes greater certainty for CRL route
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 2:57 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown has welcomed a recommendation by planning commissioners that land required for the City Rail Link (CRL) route be set aside. Len Brown says: “This is another important step on the path to completing Auckland’s most important infrastructure ... More >>
Council to increase help for applicants contacting iwi
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 5:08 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council will contact iwi on behalf of applicants whose resource consents may need a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA), removing one of the key areas of concern for people impacted by new provisions in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. More >>
Council grants to make positive difference
Monday, 3 March 2014, 11:14 am | Auckland Council
Innovative projects that champion our environment and help to reduce waste to landfill are set to receive more than $900,000 from Auckland Council grant schemes in 2014. The Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) and the Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund ... More >>
Solid six months for council group
Friday, 28 February 2014, 3:29 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Group’s results for the six months to 31 December 2013 were released today, showing its progress towards making Auckland the world’s most liveable city. In addition to financial performance, in the six months to December 2013 Auckland ... More >>
Time to get hooked on seaweek!
Friday, 28 February 2014, 3:03 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is getting on board and supporting seaweek with an event at Silo Park this Sunday, the launch of a survey on the Hauraki Gulf and a social media campaign. The week runs from 1 to 9 March. More >>
Council stops issuing fire permits
Friday, 28 February 2014, 11:57 am | Auckland Council
No fire permits will be issued for Auckland’s rural areas until further notice due to dry conditions causing heightened fire danger. Principal Rural Fire Officer Bryan Cartelle says Auckland now has an elevated fire risk as high temperatures continue ... More >>
Lopdell House to reopen this Saturday
Friday, 28 February 2014, 10:46 am | Auckland Council
The $20million redevelopment of the Lopdell Precinct in Titirangi is near to completion and will re-open this Saturday 1 March. More >>
Historic Police Pay Parade set for Manurewa
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 9:51 am | Auckland Council
Manurewa Civic Leaders are delighted that a Historic Police Pay Parade will be taking place in Manurewa on Friday the 7th of March, and will be the last official engagement of the current Police commissioner in the Counties Manukau District. More >>
Rural fire volunteers return from Victoria
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 3:13 pm | Auckland Council
A group of Auckland’s rural volunteer firefighters has returned from 18 days in Australia where they helped battle the Victorian bushfires. Sent at the request of the National Rural Fire Authority, the team consisted of four volunteers lead by ... More >>
Touch Compass dance photography exhibition opens in Mt Eden
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 1:19 pm | Auckland Council
A photographic exhibition depicting Touch Compass Dance Company, New Zealand’s only professional integrated contemporary dance company, is currently on display at the Albert-Eden Local Board’s “Corridor Space” exhibition area, at 135 Dominion ... More >>
Advisory panel selection process begins
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 4:11 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has received over 140 applications for positions on three advisory panels. More >>
Council to finalise submission on Proposed AK Unitary Plan
Monday, 24 February 2014, 12:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s submission on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan will be finalised in open council meetings this week. More >>
Current swimming pool laws still apply
Monday, 24 February 2014, 11:58 am | Auckland Council
Proposed changes to pool safety laws have made a splash with pool owners, however the existing laws still apply. More >>
Council pledges further support to rainbow communities
Friday, 21 February 2014, 4:45 pm | Auckland Council
A strong, inclusive and equitable society ensures opportunities for all Aucklanders says Cr Cathy Casey, Chair of Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee. More >>
Liquor Store Fails Controlled Purchase Operation, Closed
Friday, 21 February 2014, 1:30 pm | Auckland Council
Calum Penrose, Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor is delighted with a decision made on Tuesday in the District Court by Justice Hole who declined an application for a liquor licence by ‘Supreme Liquor Holdings Limited’ in Takanini, due to the ... More >>
