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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 155]
Look out for Kaipātiki’s consultation campervan
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 10:11 am | Auckland Council
The draft Auckland Unitary Plan consultation is coming to Kaipātiki, and not just at public meetings. More >>
Sharing sweet stories in Te Reo Māori
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 9:13 am | Auckland Council
Well-known Te Reo Māori advocates Scotty Morrison, Joe Harawira and Tamati Waaka will share Māori language stories through the art of oral storytelling from each of their iwi in three Auckland libraries during April. This is part of a new partnership ... More >>
New Fund Supports 'Zero Waste' Goal
Monday, 11 March 2013, 3:33 pm | Auckland Council
11 March 2013 New Fund Supports ‘Zero Waste’ Goal A new grant scheme of $500,000 to foster fresh ideas and support projects to help reduce waste going to landfill in the Auckland region launches in April. The Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund ... More >>
Aucklanders speak up on draft annual plan
Monday, 11 March 2013, 9:45 am | Auckland Council
Nearly 4,000 Aucklanders have had their say on Auckland Council’s draft annual plan for 2013/2014. More >>
Council supports community togetherness
Monday, 11 March 2013, 9:42 am | Auckland Council
The weekend of 23 and 24 March is a chance to celebrate Neighbours Day Aotearoa – a day to focus on getting to know your neighbours. More >>
Council sets out overview of Auckland Housing challenges
Monday, 11 March 2013, 8:49 am | Auckland Council
News Release 10 March 2013 Council sets out overview of Auckland Housing challenges Auckland Council today released key details from its latest assessment of housing issues facing Auckland. A full briefing will be provided to councillors at the Auckland ... More >>
New Lynn provides template for compact, affordable Auckland
Friday, 8 March 2013, 1:41 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor will tonight officially open New Lynn’s new Merchant Quarter precinct, a development Len Brown says provides a template for a quality, compact, affordable Auckland. More >>
Auckland’s animal shelters get a new leash on life
Friday, 8 March 2013, 9:15 am | Auckland Council
Media release 8 March 2013 Auckland’s animal shelters get a new leash on life Dogs in Auckland will have 93 more reasons to wag their tails today with the opening of extra kennels across the city’s animal shelters. Three of the council’s shelters ... More >>
Eeling Unacceptable In Public Parks
Friday, 8 March 2013, 8:59 am | Auckland Council
Eeling Unacceptable In Public Parks Auckland Council is reminding residents that eeling is not allowed in public parks following the recent discovery of an eel trap in Western Springs. Western Springs Lakeside Park, also known by its customary Maori ... More >>
Mayor in the Chair in Manukau
Wednesday, 6 March 2013, 11:51 am | Auckland Council
News Release 5 March 2013 Mayor in the Chair in Manukau Len Brown is looking forward to setting up his chairs on his home turf of Manukau on Wednesday 13 March for one of his Mayor in the Chair sessions. Mayor in the Chair sessions are regular, one-hour ... More >>
Celebrate island-style at Auckland Libraries during Pasifika
Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 11:35 am | Auckland Council
Media release 5 March 2013 Celebrate island-style at Auckland Libraries during Pasifika Pacific Island cultures will come to life at Auckland Libraries with a celebration of Pacific poetry, writing, free music, performances and island-inspired activities ... More >>
Kauri and Art: A public seminar on a cultural icon at risk
Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 11:14 am | Auckland Council
Kauri and Art: A public seminar on a cultural icon at risk - Saturday 9 March, Titirangi More >>
New Lynn Merchant Quarter finished and ready for fun
Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 10:26 am | Auckland Council
Media release 5 March 2013 New Lynn Merchant Quarter finished and ready for fun An open day to celebrate the completion of New Lynn’s new Merchant Quarter precinct is being held on Saturday (March 9) by Auckland Council and Auckland Transport. The ... More >>
Thousands submit on gambling venue policies
Monday, 4 March 2013, 12:26 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 4 March 2013 Thousands submit on gambling venue policies More than 9,500 submissions have been received on Auckland Council’s proposed policies on TAB and pokie venues. Submissions closed on 28 February for the council’s draft ... More >>
Solid Six Months For Council Group
Friday, 1 March 2013, 3:39 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 1 March 2013 Solid Six Months For Council Group Auckland Council Group has announced a total after-tax surplus of $478 million in the final six months of the 2012/2013 financial year, with an underlying $62 million net operating surplus ... More >>
Muriwai: Park Reopens, Beach Remains Closed
Friday, 1 March 2013, 1:59 pm | Auckland Council
1 March 2013 Muriwai: Park Reopens, Beach Remains Closed Muriwai Regional Park has reopened to the public, following the fatal shark attack on Wednesday afternoon, but the beach remains closed. The entire park and beach was closed on Wednesday afternoon ... More >>
Local board presents Movies in Kaipātiki
Friday, 1 March 2013, 11:42 am | Auckland Council
Media release 1 March 2013 Local board presents Movies in Kaipātiki Bring a bean bag and a picnic to Kaipātiki Park, Glenfield, on Sunday 10 March 2013 to enjoy The Avengers at 8pm. Kaipātiki Local Board is hosting this free movie screening ... More >>
Govt reforms risk taking power from Auckland's communities
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 3:39 pm | Auckland Council
The Government’s proposed reforms to the Resource Management Act risk shifting considerable power out of the hands of Auckland’s communities. The reforms, outlined today, would see decisions being made over 600km away, cutting communities out of ... More >>
Matakana fire – update
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 1:13 pm | Auckland Council
Firefighters at Dome Valley Matakana worked hard yesterday to dampen down the flames and ensure the fire is well within the containment lines. More >>
Ngati Ōtara Park welcome new cycle track
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 12:38 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 28 February 2013 Ngati Ōtara Park welcome new cycle track Residents of Ōtara will today welcome a new cycle track to their recreational hub, Ngati Ōtara Park. The cycle track will be officially opened during the Vodafone Warriors’ 2013 ... More >>
