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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 156]
Swanson Mayor in the Chair ‘evening edition’
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 10:24 am | Auckland Council
News Release 28 February 2013 Swanson Mayor in the Chair ‘evening edition’ The Mayor is inviting Waitakere and Swanson locals to an informal community meeting on Tuesday 12 March. The 6.30pm meeting at the Swanson Primary School Hall is one in ... More >>
Auckland Council to monitor drought situation
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:59 pm | Auckland Council
The Minister of Primary Industries Nathan Guy has today officially declared a state of drought for rural areas north of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, with other regions likely to soon follow. More >>
Matakana Fire – Update
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:36 pm | Auckland Council
Matakana Fire – Update Active flames in Dome Valley Matakana remained well within the containment lines overnight. The operation continues its ground based focus, with 70 firefighters and one digger onsite. One helicopter also continues with aerial ... More >>
Local board presents Movies in Upper Harbour
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:35 pm | Auckland Council
Upper Harbour Local Board invites you to two outdoor movie events in March. Bring a bean bag and a blanket to Albany Lakes Civic Park on Friday 8 March 2013 to enjoy School of Rock, starring Jack Black. Bands from local schools are performing on stage ... More >>
Big leap forward in breeding of rare frog
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 10:08 am | Auckland Council
For the first time, New Zealand’s critically endangered Archey’s frog - the world’s most evolutionarily distinct amphibian - has been successfully bred from a long-term captive population at Auckland Zoo. More >>
Fresh Gallery Otara set to re-open
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 9:45 am | Auckland Council
Otara can look forward to a newly extended arts facility space, with the highly anticipated re-opening of Fresh Gallery Otara. More >>
Matakana fire now contained
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 10:27 am | Auckland Council
Matakana fire now contained The Dome Valley fire in Matakana has not spread overnight and all active burning is now within the containment lines. A large ground based crew of 75 firefighters with two diggers and one bulldozer are onsite today. One ... More >>
Quality of life on the rise in Auckland
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 10:26 am | Auckland Council
Findings from the nationwide 2012 Quality of Life survey show more than three-quarters of Aucklanders rate their quality of life positively. More >>
Returning West Auckland’s streams to their former glory
Monday, 25 February 2013, 6:27 pm | Auckland Council
La Rosa Gardens in Green Bay will be transformed into a vibrant recreation space for Aucklanders as part of a community project launched on Saturday 23 February. More >>
Large ground crew fighting Matakana fire
Monday, 25 February 2013, 3:57 pm | Auckland Council
Efforts to strengthen the containment lines at the Wright Road fire in Matakana continue today. A team of 75 ground crew, supported by three helicopters, two diggers and one bulldozer, are fighting the fire, which has been burning since Saturday night. More >>
Forum focuses on suicide prevention and positive mental he
Monday, 25 February 2013, 8:58 am | Auckland Council
The meeting of Auckland Council’s Social and Community Development Forum on Tuesday will include presentations from people and organisations working in the fields of mental health and suicide prevention. More >>
Fire at Dome Forest, Matakana
Sunday, 24 February 2013, 12:36 pm | Auckland Council
Firefighters have a new fire on their hands today, with 70 hectares of forest and scrub-land, bounding conservation land burning in Wright Road, Matakana. Authorities were alerted to the fire late yesterday and have been working through the night. More >>
Witheford Reserve bridge closure
Friday, 22 February 2013, 2:45 pm | Auckland Council
22 February 2012 Witheford Reserve bridge closure Auckland Council has closed a bridge in Witheford Reserve, Glenfield, for safety reasons. Fencing has been installed around the bridge, and signage is being made to show alternative routes for pedestrians. ... More >>
Tapora Fire
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 4:11 pm | Auckland Council
A fire stretching across 85 hectares of conservation land at Tapora, west of Wellsford, continues to burn in places today. Bryan Cartelle, Principal Rural Fire Officer, says the fire service currently has a team of 26 volunteer rural firefighters working ... More >>
Council Strengthens Harbour Protection
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 3:52 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 21 February 2013 Council Strengthens Harbour Protection Learnings from involvement in the Rena clean-up has helped Auckland Council’s Harbourmaster take proactive steps to protect Auckland in the event of a maritime incident resulting ... More >>
Green light given to shape Auckland’s growth
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 4:54 pm | Auckland Council
A major 10-week engagement period on the rulebook that will shape the way Auckland grows has been given the green light today. More >>
Council Issues Interim New Liquor Licences
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 2:19 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 19 February 2012 Council Issues Interim New Liquor Licences New liquor licences in Auckland are being issued as interim licences for a maximum of one year as a temporary measure as the country changes to new liquor licensing system. This ... More >>
Showcase for Auckland’s golden girl
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 11:22 am | Auckland Council
News Release 19 February 2013 Showcase for Auckland’s golden girl Auckland Council and Sport NZ are teaming up to fund an event that will showcase and celebrate Auckland’s double Olympic champion Valerie Adams. Shot In The City is a chance for Aucklanders ... More >>
Third rates instalment payment now due
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 10:46 am | Auckland Council
Media advisory 19 February 2013 Third rates instalment payment now due Auckland residential and business ratepayers’ who pay their rates in quarterly instalments are being reminded that their third payment is due by 5pm on Tuesday 26 February. Rates pay ... More >>
Draft bylaws aimed at keeping Aucklanders safe
Monday, 18 February 2013, 2:47 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are seeking feedback on draft bylaws aimed at minimising nuisance, obstructive or unsafe activities in our public places. Submissions are now open on the proposed public safety and nuisance bylaws. More >>
