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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 148]
Len Brown to host Harvard Economist Edward Glaeser
Friday, 28 June 2013, 4:27 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown will host Harvard Economist and bestselling author of Triumph of the City , Professor Edward Glaeser as part of the Auckland Conversations series on Monday, 1 July. More >>
Mayor welcomes backing for Auckland’s transport priorities
Friday, 28 June 2013, 1:04 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 28 June 2013 Mayor welcomes backing for Auckland’s transport priorities Mayor Len Brown has welcomed the government’s support for a number of Auckland's key transport projects, including the City Rail Link, an additional harbour crossing ... More >>
Len Brown at Nathan Homestead - Manurewa Mayor in the Chair
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 2:37 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is looking forward to chatting with Manurewa locals at an informal public meeting on Wednesday 10 July. The 6.30pm meeting in the Nathan Homestead foyer is one in a series of regular meetings the Mayor holds around Auckland to connect with ... More >>
Licensing of sun bed services a New Zealand first
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 2:36 pm | Auckland Council
In a New Zealand first, Auckland Council will require commercial sun bed businesses to be licensed, and to comply with a new code of practice, which includes restricting the treatment to those 18 years and over. More >>
Mayor secures 2.9 per cent rates increase
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 12:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council today signed off its annual plan for 2013-14, including Mayor Len Brown’s proposal for an average 2.9 per cent rates increase across Auckland businesses and households, well below the 4.9 per cent forecast in the council’s Long-term ... More >>
Triennial Events and Last Days at Artspace and Film Archive
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 4:14 pm | Auckland Council
Now’s the time to visit Artspace and The Film Archive on Karangahape Road and see some of the best local and international contemporary art on show as part of the 5th Auckland Triennial. While the Triennial runs until 11 August, Artspace and the ... More >>
Len Brown welcomes government support for City Rail Link
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 2:54 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Len Brown says the government’s agreement to fund the City Rail Link represents a major step forward for Auckland. “I am delighted the government has agreed to support this project,” Len Brown said. More >>
Auckland Council swim school takes top honours
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 2:13 pm | Auckland Council
An Auckland Council-run swim school is one of the best in the country, taking top honours in the Swim Coaches and Teachers of New Zealand (NZSCTA) awards. The team from North Shore Leisure’s swim school, including pools at Glenfield, Takapuna ... More >>
Devonport Library artist announced
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 2:19 pm | Auckland Council
A celebrated New Zealand artist, with a childhood connection to Devonport, has been selected to create a series of artworks for the new Devonport Library. Judy Millar, who has represented New Zealand at the Venice Biennale in 2009 and 2011, has been ... More >>
Wellsford Library opening celebration draws crowds
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 11:48 am | Auckland Council
More than 2500 people dropped into Wellsford’s new library in its first week and many joined in the opening celebrations on Saturday. More >>
Brisbane comes to Auckland to do business
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 10:05 am | Auckland Council
A delegation of Brisbane business leaders touch down in Auckland on Thursday, for the second half of a two-way business exchange to mark 25 years of the Auckland – Brisbane partner city relationship. The 20-strong delegation will be led by Brisbane’s ... More >>
Hauraki Gulf seabird community celebrated globally
Monday, 24 June 2013, 4:53 pm | Auckland Council
Our Hauraki Gulf Marine Park is a world seabird hotspot, reveals a new report published by the Hauraki Gulf Forum. More >>
New chief operating officer appointed
Friday, 21 June 2013, 2:42 pm | Auckland Council
After a comprehensive search, Auckland Council has appointed Dean Kimpton as its chief operating officer. More >>
Dame Barbara Goodman
Friday, 21 June 2013, 2:13 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has expressed his sadness on the passing of Dame Barbara Goodman. More >>
Digital literacy pilot aims to improve work readiness
Friday, 21 June 2013, 11:19 am | Auckland Council
A new pilot programme to boost students’ digital literacy will launch at Mangere’s De La Salle College next week. More >>
Jungle jive with Auckland Libraries this July
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 11:07 am | Auckland Council
It’s time to jive in the jungle at Auckland Libraries during the July school holidays. Libraries across Auckland have a range of fun and free jungle-themed school holiday activities running between 13 July and 28 July. “Our school holiday programmes ... More >>
Heights discussed at first Unitary Plan workshop
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 6:28 pm | Auckland Council
19 June 2013 Heights discussed at first Unitary Plan workshop Today elected members of Auckland Council attended the first post-engagement workshop following feedback on the draft Unitary Plan. Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse said the workshop brought together ... More >>
Stars align to celebrate Matariki at Auckland Libraries
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 2:54 pm | Auckland Council
The stars are aligned for a celebration of Matariki through a range of fascinating free events at Auckland Libraries during June and July. On 22 June, the Matariki star cluster rises into our skies, marking a time when whānau come together to celebrate ... More >>
Volunteers – thank you for your smile
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 1:54 pm | Auckland Council
They show up when we need them, with a smile on their face, ready to jump in and do whatever it takes. As we celebrate International Volunteer Week this week, council acknowledges and thanks the volunteers across Auckland for their dedicated contribution ... More >>
New community centre and library for Te Atatu
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 1:26 pm | Auckland Council
It’s been a long time coming, but construction of the Te Atatu Peninsula’s new library and community centre will finally get underway. Consent has been granted for the $12 million project with Auckland Council planning to start work on the project ... More >>
