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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 158]
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Community Volunteer Awards
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 3:44 pm | Auckland Council
www.facebook.com/maungakiekietamaki Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Community Volunteer Awards 2013 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board is calling for nominations for its community volunteer awards, in recognition of voluntary effort benefitting individuals and/or ... More >>
Council wins prestigious parks awards
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 10:18 am | Auckland Council
Two of Auckland Council’s regional parks have picked up prestigious Green Flag Awards in Australasia’s first year of being part of the global programme. Tapapakanga and Ambury regional parks are two of only 12 parks across Australia and New Zealand ... More >>
Music in Parks – free concerts in central Auckland
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 4:23 pm | Auckland Council
Local music fans can get their fix free this February at the 2013 Music in Parks series. Free concerts in your region this month include: Sat 2 Feb NBR NZ Opera, 6pm-8pm, Dingle Dell, St Heliers Opera. More >>
BBQs a no-no as fire risk increases
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 4:12 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is appealing to park visitors to take special care when heading to the beach or their favourite park during these extra-dry conditions. Solid fuel (coal and wood) BBQs are not allowed under the total fire ban that currently applies ... More >>
Devonport Library architect announced
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 3:56 pm | Auckland Council
Athfield Architects Ltd has been named as Auckland Council’s architectural partner for the new, modern Devonport Library project. Construction work on the current Windsor Reserve site is due to begin later this year. More >>
Iconic trees fall to kauri dieback disease
Friday, 25 January 2013, 4:08 pm | Auckland Council
Two of the kauri that inspired some of the paintings of Colin McCahon are set to be felled after succumbing to kauri dieback disease. More >>
Complete Fire Ban For Auckland
Friday, 25 January 2013, 1:52 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 25 January 2013 Complete Fire Ban For Auckland Auckland Council has announced a complete fire ban for the region, including Great Barrier, Kawau, Waiheke and the other Hauraki Gulf Islands. Bryan Cartelle, Principal Rural Fire Officer ... More >>
Changes to rubbish and recycling collections
Friday, 25 January 2013, 11:54 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is reminding residents to check for changes to their kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collection schedules this Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day holidays. This will affect collections for two weeks starting Monday 28 January (Auckland ... More >>
Great Barrier Island fire contained
Friday, 25 January 2013, 9:12 am | Auckland Council
The Great Barrier Island bush fire remains contained. There were no major flare ups overnight and firebreaks have been strengthened with helicopters dampening hotspots, and heavy machinery moving debris. Navy personal arrived last night on the HMS Otago ... More >>
Dingle Dell Reserve to ring with opera
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 11:09 am | Auckland Council
On Saturday 2 February, opera will ring throughout Dingle Dell Reserve in St Heliers thanks to some of New Zealand’s most talented opera singers performing as part of Auckland Council’s Music in Parks series. Jude Froude, Artistic Administrator ... More >>
Great Barrier Island fire update
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 8:57 am | Auckland Council
Around 45 volunteer rural firefighters will continue to work on the fire perimeter today. The total fire area remains at 112 hectares. Overnight a few flare ups did occur, however these were well within the current containment lines and did not spread ... More >>
Have your say on council’s draft annual plan
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 5:22 pm | Auckland Council
How Auckland Council plans to continues to create the world’s most liveable city in an affordable way is outlined in its draft annual plan. Now the council wants to know what Aucklanders think. More >>
Celebrate Waitangi Day out west: Sola Rosa, Tahuna Breaks
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 5:17 pm | Auckland Council
Henderson Park will be pumping to the feel-good sounds of Sola Rosa and Tahuna Breaks for Auckland Council’s free Music in Parks concert this Waitangi Day. More >>
Great Barrier Island fire - update No. 3
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 4:55 pm | Auckland Council
Good progress has been made today on the Great Barrier Island fire. Big gains have been made in reducing the fire front to the southwest of Claris airfield, and containment on all three fire fronts has progressed well. More >>
Love in more ways than one this February
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 3:06 pm | Auckland Council
Fall in love from Friday 2 February with Esther Hanson’s latest exhibition, Paper Anniversary II – Romance, at Auckland Council’s Franklin Art Centre. More >>
Firefighting Effort Continues on Great Barrier Island
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 11:54 am | Auckland Council
Three helicopters and 40 volunteer rural firefighters continue to work on the fire front, which is approximately one kilometre in length, covering 112 hectares. Auckland Council’s Rural Fire team is leading the response with assistance from the Department ... More >>
Great Barrier Island Fire Update
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 8:36 am | Auckland Council
Media advisory No 1 0825am, 23 January 2013 Great Barrier Island Fire Update Three helicopters are currently working on the fire which is approximately one kilometre in extent. The southern side of the fire, closest to Claris airfield, is still active. ... More >>
Construction pick-up signals stronger growth for Auckland
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 11:04 am | Auckland Council
Signs of increasing activity in Auckland’s construction sector late last year signal more sustained economic growth ahead for the region. Residential construction activity had been flat at a low level region-wide since the latter part of 2008, ... More >>
Youthful line-up announced for Waitangi Day celebrations
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 10:57 am | Auckland Council
Youthful line-up announced for Waitangi Day celebrations Chart-topping kiwi artists Three Houses Down are set to take to the stage at Toi o Manukau’s annual Waitangi Day family celebrations at Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush. Three Houses Down will ... More >>
Maungawhau grass fire disappointing
Monday, 21 January 2013, 2:28 pm | Auckland Council
A fire on Maungawhau Mt Eden in the early hours of this morning (Monday 21 January) has destroyed approximately 200sq metres of grass and is believed to have been started by fireworks. Acting Manager of Parks, Sports and Recreation, Mace Ward, says the ... More >>
