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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 164]
Council sets graduated fines for littering
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 4:14 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 11 October 2012 Council sets graduated fines for littering Auckland Council has introduced a new graduated infringement fines system for those caught illegally dumping and littering. The council’s Regulatory and Bylaws Committee ... More >>
Plans in action for city centre retail
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 4:18 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 10 October 2012 Plans in action for city centre retail A joint initiative to boost the local economy and retail environment in the city centre has been announced by Auckland Council and Heart of the City. An overview of the draft City Centre Retail ... More >>
Check for Labour Day changes to rubbish collections
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 4:17 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 10 October 2012 Check for Labour Day changes to rubbish and r ecycling collections Auckland Council is reminding residents and businesses to check for changes to some kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collection schedules after Labour Day. ... More >>
Progress continues towards free pools for kids in Auckland
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 10:58 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is on schedule to implement free access to its swimming pools for children in April 2013. The council’s Parks, Recreation and Heritage Forum considered operating guidelines for the initiative yesterday. More >>
Population projections back need for investment in Auckland
Monday, 8 October 2012, 4:06 pm | Auckland Council
The latest population projections are proof of the need for Auckland to plan and invest for its future according to Auckland’s Deputy Mayor. More >>
Think outside the cardboard box this World Homeless Day
Monday, 8 October 2012, 2:54 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 08 October 2012 Think outside the cardboard box this World Homeless Day There’s more to homelessness than sleeping in a cardboard box, and this Wednesday 10 October the invisibility of homelessness will be lifted when the needs of homeless ... More >>
Greater area of authority for Auckland Rural Fire
Monday, 8 October 2012, 1:29 pm | Auckland Council
A more consistent approach to rural fire safety is now in force, following the announcement of the newly formed Auckland enlarged Rural Fire District. More >>
Southside Gig opens Southside Arts Festival this Saturday
Monday, 8 October 2012, 11:26 am | Auckland Council
Monday 8 October 2012 - The much anticipated Southside Arts Festival opens this week and Auckland Council, which organises the festival, says it will be a rare opportunity to see top Kiwi artists perform live before they leave for overseas work. More >>
Opinions sought on Pacific Events Centre funding
Friday, 5 October 2012, 11:18 am | Auckland Council
Media release 05 October 2012 Opinions sought on TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre funding Aucklanders will soon get the chance to have their say on whether proceeds of a land sale should be used for stage two of Manukau's TelstraClear Pacific events ... More >>
Auckland Council considers retail bond issue
Friday, 5 October 2012, 9:48 am | Auckland Council
Media release 5 October 2012 Auckland Council considers retail bond issue Auckland Council is considering making an offer of fixed-rate secured bonds to the public and is seeking preliminary indications of interest. The bonds would form part of ... More >>
Community hui on Paying Family Carers
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 3:29 pm | Auckland Council
Community hui: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the consultation on Paying Family Carers to Provide Disability Support More >>
Mayor welcomes decline in Auckland crime
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 10:15 am | Auckland Council
2 October 2012 Mayor welcomes decline in Auckland crime The Mayor has welcomed the latest Police crime figures indicating an overall decline in across Auckland’s three police districts. Reported crime across Waitemata, Auckland City and Counties ... More >>
Auckland Council deals to Dutch elm tree disease outbreak
Monday, 1 October 2012, 10:04 am | Auckland Council
Media release 1 October 2012 Auckland Council deals to Dutch elm tree disease outbreak in Whitford Auckland Council has confirmed that more than 50 elm trees in Whitford have been found to have Dutch elm disease, a destructive and fast spreading disease ... More >>
Mayor to celebrate Chinese National Day
Friday, 28 September 2012, 3:15 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor of Auckland is congratulating the People’s Republic of China on the 63rd anniversary of its proclamation in 1949. Len Brown’s comments come as China and New Zealand celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations. More >>
Yee-ha! It’s Ambury Farm Day time again
Friday, 28 September 2012, 11:00 am | Auckland Council
Media release 28 September 2012 Yee-ha! It’s Ambury Farm Day time again It is Ambury Farm Day time again so mark Sunday 7 October on the calendar and dust off your gumboots for another great day of family fun on the farm. “We’ve been doing ... More >>
Tepid Baths win prestigious award
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 4:16 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s iconic Tepid Baths has won the New Zealand Project Management Institute’s (PMINZ) Public Sector Project of the Year award. The award, presented at the PMINZ Project Management Awards on Tuesday 25 September in Wellington, recognised ... More >>
More consultation on stadium report
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 4:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council will undertake further public consultation on a report on the future of Auckland’s major stadiums prepared by council controlled organisation Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA). More >>
Board on right path for Kaipatiki walking network
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 1:20 pm | Auckland Council
Better walking and cycling routes are a step closer after the Kaipatiki Local Board adopted the Kaipatiki Connections Network Plan and endorsed its implementation yesterday (Wednesday 26 September). More >>
Alcohol law reform offers hope to communities
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 5:00 pm | Auckland Council
Parliament is being urged by the Mayor of Auckland to pass the alcohol law reform legislation as soon as possible to give communities certainty about the way forward. More >>
Books galore go out the door
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 4:44 pm | Auckland Council
It’s time once again for the Central City Library’s popular bi-annual book sale and book-lovers can bag a bargain from 1-7 October. Kate Roberts, Central City Library Manager, says there will be a wide range of books, CDs, DVDs and magazines priced ... More >>
