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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 140]
Auckland Council’s strong credit ratings reaffirmed
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 9:29 am | Auckland Council
The world’s two largest credit rating agencies have reaffirmed Auckland Council’s credit ratings, following annual reviews, leaving the largest local government organisation in Australasia as one of the highest-rated entities in New Zealand. More >>
Opportunity to watch Black Grace rehearse
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 11:24 am | Auckland Council
Black Grace, New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance group, brings Christmas alive in Xmas Verses, a collection of original dance works choreographed by one of Aotearoa’s most celebrated artists, Neil Ieremia. More >>
Experience world favours at local food festival
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 2:43 pm | Auckland Council
Take your taste buds on an adventure this month as Puketāpapa Local Board celebrates being one of the most ethnically diverse areas in Auckland. Running for two weeks only, from 15-30 November, Taste of Puketāpapa is a foodie’s paradise with tasty, ... More >>
Sculpture in the Gardens 2013/14
Monday, 11 November 2013, 2:40 pm | Auckland Council
The fourth biennial Sculpture in the Gardens exhibition officially opened over the weekend and west Auckland artist Louise Purvis has been presented with the McConnell Family Supreme Award. More >>
Unitary Plan support for environment, design and heritage
Friday, 8 November 2013, 2:16 pm | Auckland Council
A public survey has revealed the strongest support (84%) for the Auckland Unitary Plan relates to its protection of the natural environment, including open spaces, the countryside and coastal areas. More >>
More copies of The Luminaries hit Auckland Libraries
Friday, 8 November 2013, 11:58 am | Auckland Council
They’re here! The 2013 Man Booker Prize winning novel, The Luminaries by New Zealand author Eleanor Catton, is in hot demand and Auckland Libraries is ready. More >>
Stephen Town appointed Chief Executive of Auckland Council
Friday, 8 November 2013, 11:45 am | Auckland Council
8 November 2013 Stephen Town appointed Chief Executive of Auckland Council Auckland Mayor Len Brown today announced the appointment of Stephen Town as Chief Executive of Auckland Council. Stephen Town will take up the role on 15 January 2014, following ... More >>
Fun at MOTAT’s Fire and Rescue Day
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 5:31 pm | Auckland Council
This Sunday MOTAT will be jam-packed with fire-engines, fire-fighters and hands-on activities demonstrating the importance of fire and rescue safety and disaster preparation. More >>
Keeping Auckland waters safe for swimmers this summer
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 3:01 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s water quality monitoring programme ‘Safeswim’ has started for the summer season. The Safeswim programme runs until March 2014 at 69 of the region’s most popular beaches and freshwater spots including the Hauraki Gulf Islands ... More >>
Auckland International Cultural Festival 2014
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 10:54 am | Auckland Council
Held on Sunday 30 March at War Memorial Park Mt Roskill, the festival is about celebrating diversity and encouraging communities to share their food, arts and performances with other Aucklanders. More >>
Exhibition of classic children’s books
Monday, 4 November 2013, 11:47 am | Auckland Council
Step through the looking glass and be transported back to a world of yellow brick roads and treasure islands. You will reunite with Peter Pan, visit the Wizard of Oz, walk with Hairy Maclary and fly away with James and the giant peach, in the magical ... More >>
Come on down for shearing time at Ambury
Monday, 4 November 2013, 11:17 am | Auckland Council
The Ambury flock are getting ready for summer and having a trim. Come on down to the farm and watch as the winter coats are shorn – kiwiana in action! More >>
Aucklanders encouraged to recycle more
Friday, 1 November 2013, 12:16 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland takes a step closer to achieving its 2040 zero waste target with new rules for household waste coming into effect today. More >>
Auckland: Mayor welcomes confirmation of AA credit rating
Thursday, 31 October 2013, 3:04 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown has welcomed the reaffirming of Auckland Council’s AA rating by global ratings agency Standard and Poor’s. Len Brown said: “This is a reflection of our prudent approach to financial management, the strength of our region’s economy ... More >>
Unitary Plan open days start next week
Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 3:15 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is running a series of open days, starting next week, to help people understand the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. The open days will include displays and seminars on key topics, hard copies of the text and maps, internet access to ... More >>
Mayor Len Brown’s speech
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 7:49 pm | Auckland Council
Ladies and gentlemen, we are here today to resume important business. More >>
Committee structure and chairs for Auckland Council
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 7:41 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 29 October 2013 Committee structure and chairs for Auckland Council Mayor Len Brown today announced the new committee structure and chairs for the second term of Auckland Council. Len Brown says “The public has been very clear that they ... More >>
Maker Makesplosion!
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 3:27 pm | Auckland Council
The maker movement is here! If you’ve ever liked the idea of designing your own computer game or building a robot then this is for you. Come along to Makesplosion! at Auckland’s Central Library and have a go! More >>
Awkward Spaces to Fill Toi Gallery on Waiheke Island
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 12:30 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland artist, ILYA VOLYKHINE comes to Waiheke Island for his third solo exhibition at TOI Gallery in Oneroa in November. The exhibition titled 'AWKWARD SPACES' will feature works on paper and mixed media on canvas, that focus on the artist's time ... More >>
Dry conditions mean extra vigilance for fire
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 10:22 am | Auckland Council
Recent drying winds and little rainfall have led to an increased fire risk so extra care should be taken when using any form of fire. More >>
