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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 160]
Warnings of Auckland transport network crisis
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 2:15 pm | Auckland Council
A study into the future transport needs of Auckland reveals a looming crisis as the city’s population growth exceeds the ability of the transport network to cope. More >>
Council Call Centre Open 24/7 Over The Holidays
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 8:50 am | Auckland Council
Media release 13 December 2012 Council Call Centre Open 24/7 Over The Holidays Auckland Council’s 24-hour call centre will operate as usual throughout the entire holiday period, available seven days a week including statuary holidays. “Phoning our call ... More >>
Council aims for smooth liquor reform
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 12:40 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 12 December 2012 Council aims for smooth liquor reform Auckland Council welcomes the passing of the Alcohol Law Reform Bill and are inviting Aucklanders to take part in shaping the new liquor licensing framework in the city. Mayor Len ... More >>
Much achieved in first two years of Auckland Council
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 11:50 am | Auckland Council
The Auditor-General has given Auckland Council a generally positive score card in a report on the first two years of what is Australasia’s biggest local authority. Auditor-General Lyn Provost interviewed more than 50 people working for and with ... More >>
Auckland prepares for “library in every pocket”
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 12:19 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 11 December 2012 Auckland prepares for “library in every pocket” Changes in library services over the next 10 years to meet the demands of population growth, demographic change, and the digital revolution are covered in a major report ... More >>
Auckland Council opens new retail bond offer
Monday, 10 December 2012, 2:49 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council today offered a retail bond issue for sale as it seeks to raise up to NZ$125 million to fund investment in Auckland’s infrastructure. The offer, which is for 6-year, fixed-rate secured bonds, closes at 12 noon on Friday 14 December ... More >>
Cordon to be lifted in affected tornado-hit area
Friday, 7 December 2012, 6:32 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Civil Defence will be lifting the cordon in the affected area at 6:30pm. Until More >>
Post-tornado clean-up in West Auckland update
Friday, 7 December 2012, 6:27 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Civil Defence is lifting the cordon in the affected area at 6:30pm. Until then people with emergency needs will be able to check on their properties under escort. Residents are being warned to take extreme care when checking on their ... More >>
Communities, council rally in support
Friday, 7 December 2012, 1:32 pm | Auckland Council
Upper Harbour Local Board Chair Margaret Miles and Auckland Mayor Len Brown have praised local communities and council staff for their prompt response to supporting those people affected by yesterday’s tornado. More >>
Helpline for Hobsonville and Whenuapai assistance
Friday, 7 December 2012, 10:45 am | Auckland Council
The Ministry of Social Development has activated the Government helpline for people affected by yesterday’s tornado and weather event in Hobsonville and Whenuapai who require immediate, coordinated information about services and assistance. Anyone ... More >>
Update on tornado damage
Friday, 7 December 2012, 9:43 am | Auckland Council
9.40am, 7 December 2012 Update on tornado damage in Whenuapai, Hobsonville and other parts of Auckland Auckland Council Civil Defence’s immediate priority this morning is to finalise property inspections, identify any that are structurally damaged, ... More >>
Tornado event and severe weather in Auckland
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 6:18 pm | Auckland Council
The latest information Auckland Council Civil Defence have on this afternoon’s tornado and torrential rain is: Transport is difficult in many parts of Auckland and everyone should take care. If you’re about to head home, you should take some ... More >>
Mayor: Hobsonville tornado a tragedy for Auckland
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 4:32 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor says Aucklanders’ thoughts are with those affected by this afternoon’s tornado and severe rain in the Hobsonville area. Len Brown has spent the afternoon in the area with emergency services, inspecting the damage and meeting some of those ... More >>
Mayor urges Aucklanders to stay safe
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 2:20 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor urges Aucklanders to stay safe in the heavy weather that has hit Auckland, after a tornado in Hobsonville and heavy rain and surface flooding in West Auckland. More >>
Fresh approach to protecting Auckland’s heritage
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 4:53 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is considering a new approach to the preservation of our built heritage and character areas, which would provide greater protection than existing plans. More >>
Auckland Enviroschools celebrate achievements
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 4:20 pm | Auckland Council
Meadowbank School is the first Enviroschool in New Zealand to be recognised for having moved ‘beyond Green Gold’, an acknowledgement of their long-term and ongoing commitment to sustainability. More >>
Auckland retains third Mercer Quality of Living spot
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 4:18 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland has maintained its position as the world’s third most liveable city in the 2012 Mercer Quality of Living survey, and is the highest ranked city in the Asia-Pacific region. More >>
Auckland Council secures new regional parkland
Monday, 3 December 2012, 5:01 pm | Auckland Council
The Auckland Council has purchased 29.5 hectares of land at Pakiri (north east of Warkworth) as an addition to the existing regional parkland. The property is largely low-lying pasture on Pakiri River Road, the main road leading to Pakiri Beach, and ... More >>
Council appoints TelstraClear to standardise call centres
Monday, 3 December 2012, 4:30 pm | Auckland Council
After a competitive tender process, Auckland Council said it has appointed TelstraClear to head a project to standardise and simplify its customer call centres. More >>
Mayor writes to Ports company and union
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 3:17 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has written to the parties involved in the industrial dispute at the Ports of Auckland advising them of his expectation that they abide by the recommendations of the facilitator in the dispute. More >>
