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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 150]
Treasured takahē are coming to Tāwharanui!
Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 1:41 pm | Auckland Council
One of New Zealand’s most threatened native bird species will soon be making itself at home at Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary. Auckland Council and the Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc (TOSSI), together with major project partner Mitre 10 MEGA ... More >>
Hop along to Frog Fun Day
Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 10:43 am | Auckland Council
Leap into loads of fun at Warkworth’s Lucy Moore Memorial Park at a special event to mark international ‘Save The Frogs Day’. Popular children’s entertainer Suzy Cato and Otago University frog expert Phil Bishop will be at Auckland Council’s ... More >>
Council’s hands tied in Psychoactive substances debate
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 11:56 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse says the council shares the community’s concerns about the social impacts from psychoactive substances and will continue to work with social agencies to minimise those impacts. More >>
Flooding, debris and power cuts as storm hits
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 10:51 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Civil Defence reminds Aucklanders to stay up-to-date with weather forecasts as severe weather impacts the region. More >>
MetService issues severe weather warning
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 5:09 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Civil Defence reminds Aucklanders to stay up-to-date with weather forecasts in the lead up to Easter as severe weather is expected across the region. More >>
Amalgamation benefits boost council savings
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 5:02 pm | Auckland Council
Improved economies of scale from the amalgamation of the eight local authorities have helped Auckland Council maintain services at reduced cost, says a council report on efficiency savings. More >>
Future of first skyscraper up in the air
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 4:13 pm | Auckland Council
The future of New Zealand’s first skyscraper, the 100m tall Auckland Council Civic Administration Building, is in the balance. More >>
Put your hand up to Stand Up! Stand Out!
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 11:54 am | Auckland Council
Do you have star quality and a desire to perform? ‘Stand Up! Stand Out!’ is a performing arts competition for Auckland secondary schools proudly delivered by Auckland Council. Entries are now open for this year’s competition - with heats, ... More >>
The devils are coming…
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 10:35 am | Auckland Council
Four Tasmanian devils are making their way to Auckland Zoo this week, just in time for April School Holidays. One female and three male Tasmanian devils are moving to Auckland Zoo from Australia’s Healesville Zoo to be part of an insurance population ... More >>
Perfect time of year to eradicate pesky moth plants
Monday, 14 April 2014, 1:43 pm | Auckland Council
Perfect time of year to eradicate pesky moth plants Planning on doing some gardening over the Easter break? Now is the perfect time of year to remove the invasive moth plant from your property. Originating from South America, moth plant is a serious ... More >>
First step taken for Japanese garden relocation
Friday, 11 April 2014, 12:10 pm | Auckland Council
The first step in re-establishing the Fukuoka Friendship Garden has been taken with the appointment of councillor Cathy Casey as the chair of the Fukuoka Friendship Garden Steering Group. Cr Casey, who was confirmed as chairperson at the group’s ... More >>
Trial to help shape future of food waste collection
Friday, 11 April 2014, 11:55 am | Auckland Council
North Shore households will be the first to experience the future when a trial of the region’s planned new organics collection service starts next month. More >>
20 years of kōkako recovery celebrated in the Hunua Ranges
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 2:16 pm | Auckland Council
Last weekend saw the celebration of twenty years of successful conservation efforts to ensure the survival and growth of our native kōkako in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park. More >>
Views sought on plans for K’Road and Newton
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 11:37 am | Auckland Council
Waitematā Local Board wants your views on plans that will guide the future of the Karangahape Road and Newton areas. The Draft Karangahape Road Plan and Draft Newton Plan, open for consultation until Wednesday 14 May, provide a strategy and outline ... More >>
Employment rebounds, but all eyes on inflation
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 9:03 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland economy is estimated to have grown 2.9 per cent year-on-year in the December quarter, taking growth through the year to 2.8 per cent. This is on par with the growth achieved through calendar 2012. More >>
Len Brown welcomes LGNZ review of rates
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 4:32 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown welcomes LGNZ review of rates Auckland Mayor Len Brown has welcomed Local Government New Zealand’s announcement of a review of local government funding, to find a more sustainable funding model for the future. Len Brown said: “I have ... More >>
Len Brown welcomes LGNZ review of rates
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 4:32 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has welcomed Local Government New Zealand’s announcement of a review of local government funding, to find a more sustainable funding model for the future. More >>
Mayor launches plan to boost youth employment
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 10:40 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown today launched a plan to increase youth employment in Auckland at a summit attended by Auckland’s key business leaders, young people and government agencies. The ‘Mayor’s Youth Employment Traction Plan’ includes a new office ... More >>
Auckland Council debt weighs heavily on city plan
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 2:00 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council debt will reach $12,000 per ratepayer by 2021/2022 or $5378 per capita if the present trend continues, the Employers and Manufacturers Association advised the Council hearings on its draft Annual Plan today. More >>
Feral goats in the Hunua Ranges targeted for control
Monday, 7 April 2014, 11:52 am | Auckland Council
A number of tracks, campsites and access ways in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park will be closed between April and June for feral goat control operations by Auckland Council. Feral goats are a significant pest threat in the Hunua Ranges and it is ... More >>
