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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 142]
Hallucinogenic urn wins top prize
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 2:53 pm | Auckland Council
The winners of the 7th Annual Objective Art Awards, part of Southside Arts Festival, were announced on Friday 4 October at the Māngere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku. More >>
Vote Auckland panel discussion with students a great success
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 10:51 am | Auckland Council
On Friday 4 October, Auckland Council held an interactive “Vote. Don’t” panel discussion at AUT University, aimed at educating students on the importance of having a say by voting in the current local elections. More >>
History in the making
Monday, 7 October 2013, 12:51 pm | Auckland Council
It has been a great start to the Auckland Heritage Festival 2013 with nearly 10,000 Aucklanders checking out the launch and many more participating in events during the Festival’s first week. More >>
World Architecture Festival names Auckland Art Gallery
Saturday, 5 October 2013, 12:04 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Art Gallery was awarded World Building of the Year at the prestigious World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Singapore today. More >>
Celebrating a golden career in local politics
Friday, 4 October 2013, 3:41 pm | Auckland Council
A career in local politics spanning more than 50 years was celebrated at Henderson’s Civic Chambers last night (3 October) at a special gathering to mark the retirement of Assid Corban OBE, JP. More >>
Final chance to post your votes
Friday, 4 October 2013, 3:19 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are urged to tick the boxes for the 2013 local body elections and make sure they meet the postal voting deadline of Wednesday 9 October. More >>
Students invited to have their say in panel discussion
Friday, 4 October 2013, 11:35 am | Auckland Council
Today Auckland Council is holding an interactive “Vote. Don’t” panel discussion aimed at educating students of the importance of having a say by voting in the current local elections. More >>
Sentencing of pair sends message about public sector fraud
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 2:41 pm | Auckland Council
A former employee of the North Shore City Council, and his close friend, were sentenced today in relation to fraudulently obtaining approximately $145,000 from the council arising from unauthorised road maintenance contracts. More >>
Interactive Vote Auckland panel discussion, students invited
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 2:40 pm | Auckland Council
This Friday, 4 October, Auckland Council is holding an interactive “Vote. Don’t” panel discussion aimed at educating students about the importance of having a say by voting in the 2013 local elections. More >>
Come on Auckland - vote!
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 10:47 am | Auckland Council
Over 87% of Auckland voters have yet to express their preferences for the local body elections – and they only have six more days to post their vote. More >>
Pukekohe Mayor in the Chair postponed
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 1:00 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown’s scheduled Mayor in the Chair event in Pukekohe on Friday has been postponed. More >>
Welcome home event for Emirates Team NZ
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 12:46 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland will host a welcome home event for Emirates Team New Zealand this Friday at Queens Wharf, says Mayor Len Brown. More >>
High hopes for breeding success of endangered native
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 10:54 am | Auckland Council
The breeding season for the New Zealand dotterel is underway and after a successful season last year, hopes are high for even better results this season. More >>
Partnership with Police delivering results for Auckland
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 3:58 pm | Auckland Council
Crime stats published today are evidence that a partnership between Auckland Council and Police to improve community safety is delivering results for the region, say Mayor Len Brown and Cr George Wood. More >>
Clarification of areas mentioned in tsunami report
Monday, 30 September 2013, 4:21 pm | Auckland Council
With reference to our earlier news release on the Review of Tsunami Hazard in New Zealand (2013 Update) report released today, which reinforces the need for the public to understand and be prepared to respond to the threat of a tsunami. More >>
Unitary Plan now online
Monday, 30 September 2013, 12:42 pm | Auckland Council
The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan is now online, marking its official notification and the start of the formal submission phase, that will run until 28 February 2014. More >>
Experience the Future of Pacific Fashion At Cult Couture
Monday, 30 September 2013, 12:35 pm | Auckland Council
The very best Pacific-inspired fashion will cloak the catwalk on Saturday 2 November. Cult Couture is a runway show, fashion awards and one of the centerpieces of the annual Southside Arts Festival, a council initiative that celebrates Auckland’s ... More >>
Auckland Council welcomes tsunami report
Monday, 30 September 2013, 11:01 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Civil Defence Controller Clive Manley has welcomed the Review of Tsunami Hazard in New Zealand (2013 Update), released today, which reinforces the need for the public to understand and be prepared to respond to the threat of a tsunami. More >>
Annual report adoption tops off solid year
Monday, 30 September 2013, 9:51 am | Auckland Council
The report details the organisation’s progress in delivering on the vision to create the world’s most liveable city through its wide-ranging services and resources. Auckland Council Group is comprised of Auckland Council and its council-controlled ... More >>
Last chance to catch the ‘Rainbow’
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:29 pm | Auckland Council
On Saturday 28 September, the ribbons hanging within Auckland Art Gallery’s Todd Foundation Creative Learning Centre change to the colour green for the final phase of artist Tiffany Singh’s installation, May the Rainbow Always Touch Your Shoulder More >>
