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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 151]
More work needed on housing accord bill
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 4:30 pm | Auckland Council
16 May 2013 More work needed on housing accord bill Auckland Mayor Len Brown has welcomed the introduction of legislation for housing accords, but says he will be seeking clarification on a number of points to ensure the final legislation is consistent ... More >>
Will you step forward for Auckland?
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 10:17 am | Auckland Council
An awareness campaign and public meetings begin next week to encourage people to consider standing for election to Auckland Council’s governing body and 21 local boards. More >>
Unitary Plan: myths busted
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 3:34 pm | Auckland Council
Mis-information is being spread about the draft Auckland Unitary Plan, which is causing misunderstanding and unnecessary concern amongst our communities. More >>
Devonport’s $24 million transformation underway
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 9:40 am | Auckland Council
Exciting capital projects are underway in Devonport, as part of Auckland Council’s $24 million investment in the seaside village. The projects include a new library, a new boardwalk and a major redevelopment of Devonport’s marine gateway. Mayor ... More >>
For One Night Only – She’ll Be Write
Monday, 13 May 2013, 12:30 pm | Auckland Council
Enjoy a superb introduction to New Zealand theatre with one of the country’s most exciting theatre companies EnsembleImpact and their latest show She’ll Be Write . This free one-night only performance is presented by Auckland Council owned art ... More >>
For One Night Only – She’ll Be Write
Monday, 13 May 2013, 12:29 pm | Auckland Council Media
Enjoy a superb introduction to New Zealand theatre with one of the country’s most exciting theatre companies EnsembleImpact and their latest show She’ll Be Write . More >>
National Convention Centre
Monday, 13 May 2013, 9:07 am | Auckland Council
Len Brown has welcomed agreement between the government and Skycity on a national convention centre to be built in Auckland, but says he will need to be convinced that proposed measures to minimise problem gambling are sufficiently robust. More >>
Auckland Mayor and Government agree joint action on housing
Friday, 10 May 2013, 2:52 pm | Auckland Council
A new Housing Accord announced today by Auckland Mayor Len Brown and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith will play an important role in tackling issues of housing affordability and supply in Auckland, says Len Brown. The Housing Accord is subject to agreement ... More >>
Fee changes fairer spread of costs
Friday, 10 May 2013, 11:02 am | Auckland Council
Fee changes approved yesterday by Auckland Council reflect a fairer allocation of costs between service users and ratepayers. More >>
Auckland Plan Wins Award
Friday, 10 May 2013, 9:13 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Plan has won the award of Best Practice Commendation: Strategic Planning and Guidance, at the New Zealand Planning Institute Annual Awards 2013 in Hamilton. More >>
Auckland residential rates explained
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 2:36 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland is in the second year of a three-year transition to a new single rating system, required by the government as part of the move to one council. A single rating system means properties in Auckland of equal value must pay equal rates, no matter ... More >>
Auckland Council’s treasury team wins top INFINZ award
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 11:54 am | Auckland Council
The treasury team at Auckland Council, the largest council in Australasia, last night won the prestigious Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand Inc. (INFINZ) award for Excellence in Treasury. More >>
Watercare Harbour Clean-up Trust to Christen New Vessel
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 10:55 am | Watercare Services
The Watercare Harbour Clean-Up Trust will reinforce its commitment to improving the health of Auckland’s waterways when it christens its new custom-built vessel on Monday 13 May. More >>
Come on down for shearing time at Ambury
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 1:48 pm | Auckland Council
The Ambury flock are lining up for one of their twice-yearly trims and you’re welcome down on the farm to watch. Shearing of Ambury Regional Park’s 600+ sheep will take place on Saturday 18 May (so long as the weather stays dry). More >>
Encouraging Aucklanders to insulate their homes
Monday, 6 May 2013, 3:40 pm | Auckland Council
Now summer is giving way to cooler conditions, homeowners are invited to explore Auckland Council’s initiatives to prepare their properties for the winter months. More >>
Mayor in the Chair in Sandringham
Monday, 6 May 2013, 12:01 pm | Auckland Council
6 May 2013 Mayor in the Chair in Sandringham Sandringham is the location for Len Brown’s next Mayor in the Chair session, on Friday 17 May. The Mayor will be at the Sandringham Community Centre, between 12 noon and 1pm, to chat to locals from ... More >>
Budget Balances Savings with Ongoing Investment In Auckland
Monday, 6 May 2013, 9:19 am | Auckland Council
Council’s Strategy and Finance Committee will meet on Thursday to make decisions on proposals consulted on earlier this year as part of its draft Annual Plan. More >>
Fire ban update - full ban lifted from midnight 3 May
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 4:20 pm | Auckland Council
The full fire ban enforced in the Auckland region due to one of Auckland’s driest summers will be lifted effective from midnight 3 May 2013. More >>
Mayor names Fund for the Pacific team
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 2:39 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is calling on Auckland businesses to give generously to build disaster readiness in the Pacific. Len Brown established the Mayoral Fund for the Pacific in the wake of Cyclone Evan, to enable Auckland corporate and community sponsors ... More >>
Len Brown in Papakura for Mayor in the Chair Evening Edition
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 2:54 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is looking forward to chatting with Papakura locals at an informal public meeting on Tuesday 14 June. The 6.30pm meeting in the Massey Park Function Room is one in a series of regular meetings the Mayor holds around Auckland to connect with ... More >>
