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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 157]
Fortnight long film challenge starts today
Monday, 18 February 2013, 2:16 pm | Auckland Council
Young filmmakers stepping up to the challenge to create a three-minute video on Auckland’s future can now get filming, with the competition officially open and questions live at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/unitaryplan More >>
Have your say on proposed health and hygiene rules
Monday, 18 February 2013, 2:14 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a new bylaw and code of practice aimed at keeping Aucklanders safe and healthy. Commercial services such as tattooing, body piercing, hair removal, indoor tanning and nail services can have some associated ... More >>
Papatoetoe’s new stripes link art and environment
Monday, 18 February 2013, 9:56 am | Auckland Council
Papatoetoe’s new stripes link art and environment Contemporary memorial Learning Your Stripes by artist Regan Gentry brings a vibrant wall of colour to Papatoetoe town centre, celebrating historical aspects of the community and wartime efforts ... More >>
Auckland Council apology to families of Waikumete Cemetery
Friday, 15 February 2013, 12:05 pm | Auckland Council
Media advisory 15 February 2013 Auckland Council apology to families of Waikumete Cemetery Auckland Council has issued an open letter of apology to the families of Waikumete Cemetery affected by recent work in the cemetery’s Stillborn Sanctuary ... More >>
Auckland fire ban remains in place
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 1:42 pm | Auckland Council
Despite some signs of cooler weather and recent brief periods of drizzle, Aucklanders are being reminded fire danger is still very high and the region-wide fire ban remains firmly in place. More >>
Youth Panel Ready To Advise
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 3:23 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 13 February 2013 Youth Panel Ready To Advise Auckland Council’s first full Youth Advisory Panel will meet on 18 February when Mayor Len Brown formally inducts its final 11 members. The Youth Advisory Panel connects young people with ... More >>
Waiheke Bush Destruction Attracts Hefty Fine
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 2:41 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 13 February 2013 Waiheke Bush Destruction Attracts Hefty Fine An Auckland Council prosecution has resulted in the District Court imposing a $25,000 conviction fine for illegal earthworks and protected bush clearance on Waiheke Island. Earthworks ... More >>
Public Invited To Discuss Future Of Devonport Site
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 11:51 am | Auckland Council
Media Release 12 February 2013 Public Invited To Discuss Future Of Devonport Site The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board will host a public meeting on February 27 to seek the local community’s views on the future of 27 Lake Road, Devonport, at the adjacent ... More >>
Make Auckland’s future a feature
Monday, 11 February 2013, 11:14 am | Auckland Council
Media release 11 February 2013 Make Auckland’s future a feature – challenge to young filmmakers Young filmmakers are being challenged to create a three-minute video, on the subject of Auckland’s future, in just 14 days. The competition kicks ... More >>
Local actress brings ‘Loveless’ musical home
Friday, 8 February 2013, 12:23 pm | Auckland Council
Pukekohe local, Hayley Brown, brings Talking Mute’s production The Likes of a Loveless Dogwasher to Harrington Hall in Pukekohe this month. The Likes of a Loveless Dogwasher is an exciting musical which explores themes of finding love in a modern world. The ... More >>
Auckland: BBQs, hangi allowed on Waitangi Day only
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 4:13 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has announced a temporary one-day partial lift of Auckland’s total fire ban to allow cooking fires on private property during Waitangi Day. More >>
Guided Wetland Walks Showcase Flora And Fauna
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 3:38 pm | Auckland Council
5 February 2013 Guided Wetland Walks Showcase Flora And Fauna Aucklanders are invited to discover the wondrous and vibrant wetlands of the region this month, as part of a series of guided wetland walks. The free, family-friendly walks will be led by ... More >>
Unique screen design delivers on safety and style
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 3:07 pm | Auckland Council
New yellow and white screens on road and foot bridges around Auckland’s rail lines are designed not only to protect people but also lend style to Auckland’s urban environment. The 87 new screens are a joint initiative between Auckland Council and ... More >>
Mayor in the Chair in Royal Oak
Monday, 4 February 2013, 2:52 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown will set up his chairs to have a chat to Royal Oak locals on Friday 15 February for one of his Mayor in the Chair sessions. Mayor in the Chair sessions are regular, one-hour lunchtime events held in different areas around Auckland, when ... More >>
Music in Parks most-wanted, Midge Marsden
Monday, 4 February 2013, 2:28 pm | Auckland Council
On Friday 15 February, Aucklanders are in for a treat with Kiwi blues and R&B legend Midge Marsden returning to rock Blockhouse Bay Beach reserve, with The Alibis, as part of Auckland Council’s free Music in Parks series. More >>
Auckland Council considers future of GMO use
Monday, 4 February 2013, 12:22 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council considers future of GMO use The Inter Council Working Party (ICWP) will today release its recommendations on risk evaluation and management options associated with the outdoor use of genetically modified organisms (GMO). While GMOs ... More >>
Ribbons Cut to Launch New Ferry Service
Sunday, 3 February 2013, 6:37 pm | Auckland Council
The new ferry service for the Auckland suburbs of Beach Haven and Hobsonville Point has been launched today. Prime Minister John Key and Mayor Len Brown have cut the ribbons to open new ferry terminals in the two suburbs. More >>
Alcohol Policy Planning Underway
Friday, 1 February 2013, 1:57 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 1 February 2013 Alcohol Policy Planning Underway Work is underway on developing an alcohol policy for Auckland. The passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act last December means Auckland Council can now develop its local alcohol ... More >>
Off-road vehicles banned in Woodhill Forest
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 5:17 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has banned all recreational off-road motorised vehicles in Woodhill Forest effective Friday 1 February due to the heightened fire risk. Banned vehicles include quad bikes, motorbikes, dirt bikes and 4WD vehicles. More >>
Positive development in ports dispute
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 4:51 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has welcomed the reaction of both parties to the facilitator’s recommendations in the Ports of Auckland dispute. More >>
