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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 135]
Councillor predicts rates will go towards paying interest
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 6:10 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Councillor Cameron Brewer today raised concerns in the Finance & Performance Committee about the increasing amount of rates revenue going towards servicing interest costs on ballooning council debt. More >>
Crab and rabbit visitors’ favourite
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 4:45 pm | Auckland Council
Jamie Pickernell’s sculpture ‘Oh Crabby, I do believe we’re rather lost!’ has won the People’s Choice Award at the Auckland Botanic Gardens’ biennial sculpture exhibition. More >>
Construction of music and arts centre set to begin
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 12:00 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has selected its key building partner for the construction of the Glen Innes Music and Arts Centre for Young People. Hawkins Construction was awarded the contract and is expected to be on site on the 24th of March. Maungakiekie-Tāmaki ... More >>
Waterfront businesses leading the way in AK's transformation
Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 4:02 pm | Auckland Council
A boost in profits for two key Auckland companies shows the economic potential that the central city and waterfront can offer Auckland, say Mayor Len Brown and Councillor Penny Webster chair of the Finance and Performance Committee. More >>
Hamilton leads the way on Legal Highs, Auckland must follow
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 2:47 pm | Auckland Council
Manurewa Local Board Chair Angela Dalton and Deputy Chair Simeon Brown submitted to the Hamilton City Council today as it hears submissions on its draft Psychoactive Substances Policy. Hamilton City Council has produced a draft policy which will restrict ... More >>
Still time for advisory panel applications
Friday, 14 February 2014, 3:55 pm | Auckland Council
There is still time to lodge applications for Auckland Council’s Ethnic Peoples, Pacific Peoples, and Seniors advisory panels. More >>
Have your say on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan
Friday, 14 February 2014, 3:03 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are being urged to get in their submissions on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan, and not leave it to the last minute. Auckland Council has already received over 1200 submissions, and expects that number to swell in the coming days. More >>
Auckland still too complacent in disaster preparedness
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 5:30 pm | Auckland Council
Statistics New Zealand survey results show Auckland could be better prepared in the event of an emergency. There are easy steps Aucklanders can take to become better prepared says Jeremy Holman from Auckland Council Civil Defence and Emergency Management. ... More >>
17 young Aucklanders to its new graduate programme
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 4:30 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has officially welcomed 17 young Aucklanders to its new graduate programme. Over 600 applications were received, with the successful graduates landing roles in various council departments including Information Services, Building Control, ... More >>
Deputy Mayor launches initiative to boost diversity
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 11:33 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is introducing a programme to foster greater gender and ethnic diversity at board level, Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse announced today. The year-long Board Observer Programme is designed to give aspiring directors boardroom knowledge ... More >>
Prosecution for rare lava flow damage
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 10:06 am | Auckland Council
An Epsom homeowner is paying the price for ignoring district planning rules with a fine of $16,250 for damaging a rare lava flow forest in central Auckland. More >>
Auckland joins major international cities with iconic public
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 4:49 pm | Auckland Council
Members of Auckland Council’s Arts, Culture and Events Committee were updated today on the proposal for a new standalone public artwork to be placed on Queens Wharf. More >>
Consent granted for New Zealand’s 2nd tallest building
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 3:38 pm | Auckland Council
Construction of New Zealand’s second-tallest building on one of central Auckland’s longest-standing vacant lots has been given the green light by planning commissioners, says Mayor Len Brown. More >>
Have your say on navigation safety rules
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 2:36 pm | Auckland Council
Keeping people and vessels safe on the water is the focus of proposed changes to Auckland Council’s proposed navigation safety bylaw, which opens for consultation this week. More >>
Council extends safe zone in CBD
Monday, 10 February 2014, 3:50 pm | Auckland Council
SafeZone, a short-term designated safe area in downtown Auckland which watches over those who have over indulged in alcohol or drugs, will now continue to operate until 8 March. Located in Queen Elizabeth Square, opposite the Britomart Transport Centre ... More >>
Negotiated payment from Mayor towards cost of EY report
Friday, 7 February 2014, 4:23 pm | Auckland Council
Following publication of the EY report last year, Auckland Council's Governing Body agreed that a group of councillors comprising Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse, Christine Fletcher, George Wood, Dick Quax and Penny Webster would hold confidential discussions ... More >>
Barracks restoration architect announced
Friday, 7 February 2014, 12:31 pm | Auckland Council
Barracks restoration architect announced Auckland Council has selected its key design partner for the restoration of the barracks at Fort Takapuna. Matthews & Matthews Architects Ltd has been selected to continue working on the project. The firm has ... More >>
2014 set to be ‘bumper’ year for Auckland home building
Friday, 7 February 2014, 12:12 pm | Auckland Council
2014 set to be ‘bumper’ year for Auckland home building Mayor Len Brown says 2014 will be a ‘bumper’ year for building consents in Auckland, with approvals for around 7000 new homes expected in the 2013/14 year, twice the total for 2011/12. More >>
Council calls for advisory panel applications
Friday, 7 February 2014, 9:48 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is calling for applications for three advisory panels covering Ethnic Peoples, Pacific Peoples, and Seniors. The panels are designed to provide the council with strategic “big picture” advice on issues important to diverse ... More >>
Draft Annual Plan out for consultation
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 7:24 pm | Auckland Council
The draft annual plan sets Auckland Council’s proposed budget for the next financial year (1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015) and our planned investments, services and activities to improve Auckland’s liveability and support growth. The Annual Plan also incorporates ... More >>
