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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 153]
Council grants to make positive difference
Monday, 3 March 2014, 11:14 am | Auckland Council
Innovative projects that champion our environment and help to reduce waste to landfill are set to receive more than $900,000 from Auckland Council grant schemes in 2014. The Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) and the Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund ... More >>
Solid six months for council group
Friday, 28 February 2014, 3:29 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Group’s results for the six months to 31 December 2013 were released today, showing its progress towards making Auckland the world’s most liveable city. In addition to financial performance, in the six months to December 2013 Auckland ... More >>
Time to get hooked on seaweek!
Friday, 28 February 2014, 3:03 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is getting on board and supporting seaweek with an event at Silo Park this Sunday, the launch of a survey on the Hauraki Gulf and a social media campaign. The week runs from 1 to 9 March. More >>
Council stops issuing fire permits
Friday, 28 February 2014, 11:57 am | Auckland Council
No fire permits will be issued for Auckland’s rural areas until further notice due to dry conditions causing heightened fire danger. Principal Rural Fire Officer Bryan Cartelle says Auckland now has an elevated fire risk as high temperatures continue ... More >>
Lopdell House to reopen this Saturday
Friday, 28 February 2014, 10:46 am | Auckland Council
The $20million redevelopment of the Lopdell Precinct in Titirangi is near to completion and will re-open this Saturday 1 March. More >>
Historic Police Pay Parade set for Manurewa
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 9:51 am | Auckland Council
Manurewa Civic Leaders are delighted that a Historic Police Pay Parade will be taking place in Manurewa on Friday the 7th of March, and will be the last official engagement of the current Police commissioner in the Counties Manukau District. More >>
Rural fire volunteers return from Victoria
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 3:13 pm | Auckland Council
A group of Auckland’s rural volunteer firefighters has returned from 18 days in Australia where they helped battle the Victorian bushfires. Sent at the request of the National Rural Fire Authority, the team consisted of four volunteers lead by ... More >>
Touch Compass dance photography exhibition opens in Mt Eden
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 1:19 pm | Auckland Council
A photographic exhibition depicting Touch Compass Dance Company, New Zealand’s only professional integrated contemporary dance company, is currently on display at the Albert-Eden Local Board’s “Corridor Space” exhibition area, at 135 Dominion ... More >>
Advisory panel selection process begins
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 4:11 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has received over 140 applications for positions on three advisory panels. More >>
Mayor welcomes government backing for $6.1m cycle route
Monday, 24 February 2014, 3:47 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Len Brown today welcomed the government’s support for Auckland Council’s proposed 5.5km cycle route alongside Dominion Road. NZTA has today agreed to fund half of the $6.1 million dedicated cycle route that will run parallel to Dominion ... More >>
Council to finalise submission on Proposed AK Unitary Plan
Monday, 24 February 2014, 12:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s submission on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan will be finalised in open council meetings this week. More >>
Current swimming pool laws still apply
Monday, 24 February 2014, 11:58 am | Auckland Council
Proposed changes to pool safety laws have made a splash with pool owners, however the existing laws still apply. More >>
Council pledges further support to rainbow communities
Friday, 21 February 2014, 4:45 pm | Auckland Council
A strong, inclusive and equitable society ensures opportunities for all Aucklanders says Cr Cathy Casey, Chair of Auckland Council’s Community Development and Safety Committee. More >>
Liquor Store Fails Controlled Purchase Operation, Closed
Friday, 21 February 2014, 1:30 pm | Auckland Council
Calum Penrose, Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor is delighted with a decision made on Tuesday in the District Court by Justice Hole who declined an application for a liquor licence by ‘Supreme Liquor Holdings Limited’ in Takanini, due to the ... More >>
Councillor predicts rates will go towards paying interest
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 6:10 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Councillor Cameron Brewer today raised concerns in the Finance & Performance Committee about the increasing amount of rates revenue going towards servicing interest costs on ballooning council debt. More >>
Crab and rabbit visitors’ favourite
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 4:45 pm | Auckland Council
Jamie Pickernell’s sculpture ‘Oh Crabby, I do believe we’re rather lost!’ has won the People’s Choice Award at the Auckland Botanic Gardens’ biennial sculpture exhibition. More >>
Construction of music and arts centre set to begin
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 12:00 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has selected its key building partner for the construction of the Glen Innes Music and Arts Centre for Young People. Hawkins Construction was awarded the contract and is expected to be on site on the 24th of March. Maungakiekie-Tāmaki ... More >>
Waterfront businesses leading the way in AK's transformation
Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 4:02 pm | Auckland Council
A boost in profits for two key Auckland companies shows the economic potential that the central city and waterfront can offer Auckland, say Mayor Len Brown and Councillor Penny Webster chair of the Finance and Performance Committee. More >>
Hamilton leads the way on Legal Highs, Auckland must follow
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 2:47 pm | Auckland Council
Manurewa Local Board Chair Angela Dalton and Deputy Chair Simeon Brown submitted to the Hamilton City Council today as it hears submissions on its draft Psychoactive Substances Policy. Hamilton City Council has produced a draft policy which will restrict ... More >>
Still time for advisory panel applications
Friday, 14 February 2014, 3:55 pm | Auckland Council
There is still time to lodge applications for Auckland Council’s Ethnic Peoples, Pacific Peoples, and Seniors advisory panels. More >>
