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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]
Mayor Len Brown – Speech to Transport NZ Summit
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 3:38 pm | Auckland Council
I want to talk to you today about the work we are doing to deliver a better transport system for Auckland. More >>
Auckland – Brisbane Business Exchange Takes Off
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 2:35 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown is leading a delegation across the Tasman this weekend as part of a two-way business exchange to mark the 25th anniversary of Auckland-Brisbane sister city relationship. More >>
Stop smoking this winter
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 9:46 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders may be surprised to learn smoke from home fires is the main cause of air pollution in our region during winter. With the cold weather well and truly upon us, now is the perfect time to consider home heating options with the least detrimental ... More >>
Jenna got the demo
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 4:11 pm | Auckland Council
The chance to win a recording session and demo track as part of Auckland Council’s Movies In Parks 2013 was won by Whangaparāoa local and AUT nursing student, Jenna Bradley. More >>
National Māori treasures up close
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 3:30 pm | Auckland Council
Astonishing Māori treasures from the Sir George Grey Special Collections will be on display for all to enjoy for free, for four months from June, at Auckland Council’s Central City Library. More >>
Break in doesn’t break down the Fresh Gallery
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 11:30 am | Auckland Council
Thieves broke into the Auckland Council owned facility overnight and tried to steal the gallery’s screen projector, attached to the roof. More >>
Youth Connections Celebrates Year
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 9:26 am | Auckland Council
Based on the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs ‘youth to work’ strategy, Youth Connections is delivered through Auckland’s local boards and champions who connect schools and young people with opportunities in employment, education and training. More >>
Mayoral media release: Next steps on draft Unitary Plan
Monday, 27 May 2013, 3:09 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown today outlined the next steps in the development of a draft Unitary Plan for Auckland. “Auckland needs to be fit to manage the challenge of growth over the next 30 years,” Len Brown said. “That’s why I’m determined we continue ... More >>
Have Your Say On Auckland’s Parks, Sport and Recreation
Monday, 27 May 2013, 2:52 pm | Auckland Council
Getting Aucklanders more active, more often and ensuring Auckland has quality parks and open spaces are the aims of two strategic action plans that opened for public feedback today. More >>
Shopping – from Cannes to Papakura
Monday, 27 May 2013, 1:36 pm | Auckland Council
Acclaimed New Zealand film Shopping will be screened at the Auckland Council owned art facility Hawkins Theatre in Papakura during June. Set in 1981, New Zealand, in a world of muscle cars, racial tensions and a thieving bird, this movie is about ... More >>
One week to feedback on draft Unitary Plan
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 4:49 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders have one week to feedback on the draft Auckland Unitary Plan and Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse is urging people to make sure they have had their say. More >>
Point Resolution Bridge reopens
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 11:07 am | Auckland Council
Point Resolution Bridge, which connects Parnell to Tamaki Drive, reopened yesterday (21 May) after a major rebuild project. More >>
Apply now to delve deep into New Zealand’s past
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 9:29 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Library Heritage Trust, in association with Auckland Council, is offering a new research scholarship in the Central City Library’s Sir George Grey Special Collections. More >>
Auckland fashion show registration open
Monday, 20 May 2013, 4:41 pm | Auckland Council
This November, Auckland will become a mecca for emerging and established fashion designers from around the country as Cult Couture returns for its 12th year. More >>
$7,500 fines for illegal dumping
Monday, 20 May 2013, 3:56 pm | Auckland Council
A man found guilty of a series of illegal dumping in Waitakere has been fined $7,500 plus costs by the court. More >>
Accolades for Auckland Council legal team
Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:54 pm | Auckland Council
Wendy Brandon, who was appointed General Counsel for Auckland Council in 2010, the first year of the ‘super city’, has won the prestigious Chapman Tripp Public Sector in-house lawyer of the year award at the New Zealand Law Society CLANZ Section’s ... More >>
Auckland Council Seeks Local Board Feedback On Smoke-free
Friday, 17 May 2013, 3:55 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council seeks further feedback from local boards and other groups before it presents the draft smoke-free policy for approval to the Regional Development and Operations Committee (RDOC) on 24 July. More >>
Auckland: Buses will replace some trains this weekend
Friday, 17 May 2013, 1:17 pm | Auckland Council
Buses will replace all trains on the Southern, Eastern and Manukau lines this weekend. The Western Line and the Onehunga Line will remain open. Replacement rail bus services will be provided during the closure and special timetables will be in place for them. More >>
Travel plans take 12,000 cars off Auckland roads
Friday, 17 May 2013, 10:44 am | Auckland Council
News Release 17 May 2013 Travel plans take 12,000 cars off Auckland roads The Mayor has revealed that Auckland Transport school and work travel plans are taking more than 12,000 cars off the road every morning in Auckland. Len Brown is heading to ... More >>
Design experts to share knowledge in Auckland
Friday, 17 May 2013, 9:50 am | Auckland Council
Media release 17 May 2013 Design experts to share knowledge in Auckland Experts from New Zealand, Australia and the United States will share their knowledge about creating more inclusive places to live, work and play during New Zealand’s first-ever Universal ... More >>
