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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 165]
Agreement to accelerate education and employment
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 3:13 pm | Auckland Council
An agreement between Auckland Council and Manaiakalani Education Trust to enhance education and employment opportunities in Tamaki will be signed tomorrow (31 July). More >>
Local board agrees draft Unitary Plan feedback
Monday, 29 July 2013, 3:10 pm | Auckland Council
Kaipātiki Local Board has confirmed its feedback on the draft Auckland Unitary Plan. During two public meetings, the local board agreed to recommend changes on a range of issues after receiving 1861 pieces of feedback from the community. More >>
Auckland rates notices out this week
Monday, 29 July 2013, 10:21 am | Auckland Council
29 July 2013 Auckland rates notices out this week Auckland ratepayers will receive their rates notice for the 2013/2014 rating year from August 1, the second year of Auckland’s three-year move to a single rating system. Over time, all Auckland properties ... More >>
Heritage Trust research scholarship announced
Friday, 26 July 2013, 11:53 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Library Heritage Trust is delighted to announce Dr Lawrence Marceau as the recipient of its inaugural research scholarship for 2013. More >>
Unitary Plan workshop covers biodiversity topics
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 2:57 pm | Auckland Council
Significant ecological areas (SEAs) and mangrove management were considered by Auckland councillors and local board chairs at the Unitary Plan biodiversity workshop yesterday. More >>
Council’s office accommodation to lead on sustainability
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 10:57 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is aiming for a level of excellence through the New Zealand Green Building Council’s Green Star rating scheme for the refurbishment and fit-out of its new central city office accommodation at 135 Albert Street. More >>
Ōtara Music Arts Centre 25th Celebration
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 4:39 pm | Auckland Council
Ōtara Music Arts Centre will celebrate 25 years this Saturday 27 July at the Ōtara Town Centre. More >>
New policies aim to restrict growth of gambling
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 1:21 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is looking to restrict the growth of gambling as well as minimising the harm from problem gambling through two new venue policies adopted today. More >>
Len Brown hails progress to tackle gambling harm
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 1:01 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown hails progress to tackle gambling harm Len Brown has welcomed progress by Auckland Council in efforts to restrict the growth of gambling and reduce gambling harm in Auckland. “From today we have put a lid on the number of pokie venues in ... More >>
New Waterfront theatre a step closer
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 12:33 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown has congratulated the Auckland Theatre Company for raising $33 million towards construction of a new 600 seat theatre on Auckland’s waterfront. More >>
Auckland low risk – but be prepared
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 1:02 pm | Auckland Council
With the Wellington quakes top of mind for the nation Aucklanders should remember that being prepared to “get ready get thru” is something we should aim for every day. More >>
Hui to empower youth in local government
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 11:42 am | Auckland Council
Up to 60 young Māori youth aged 16-24 years old will participate in a rangatahi hui in Mangere this Friday (26 July) to discuss participation and leadership in local government issues. More >>
Te Atatu Peninsula community centre closing
Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:04 am | Auckland Council
The facility’s closure is necessary to remove fixtures and fittings before work begins on the new community centre and library project. Auckland Council is building the new facilities on the same site. Work involves removing the existing 1960s brick ... More >>
Recipients named for $500,000 ‘zero waste’ fund
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 2:42 pm | Auckland Council
Eco Stock Ltd, based in Wiri, was awarded $50,000 from the first ever round of Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund, with a $500,000 pool for projects. More >>
Matariki Light Trail – Free event
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 12:55 pm | Auckland Council
Experience a winter wonderland light trail for Matariki at Maybury Reserve, Glen Innes. Parking available in the Library car park, 108 Line Road, Glen Innes. This event runs daily from 6-9pm and finishes on Saturday, 20 July 2013. Be sure to take ... More >>
Skate Ambassadors on Patrol
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 11:50 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is piloting a ‘Skate Ambassador’ scheme during the school holidays to help inexperienced skaters learn good skating etiquette from their peers. More >>
Council’s graffiti prevention project starts with a big win
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 3:19 pm | Auckland Council
Set up to tackle graffiti in Auckland proactively, the Auckland Graffiti Vandalism Prevention project has had its first win and is ready to make a positive difference to Auckland’s communities. More >>
Auckland Council: First pre-election report released
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 2:51 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has today issued its very first pre-election report. A new requirement of all councils under the Local Government Act from this year, the pre-election report is prepared by the local authority’s chief executive and must be politically independent. More >>
Otara music facility’s 25thbirthday – a musical celebration
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 4:09 pm | Auckland Council
Otara Music Arts Centre (OMAC) will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Saturday 27 July. During the last 25 years, Auckland Council-owned OMAC has worked to engage youth and families, creating a sense of identity and contributing to the culture ... More >>
Matariki takes flight on festival’s final weekend
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 11:15 am | Auckland Council
The skies above Auckland’s Bastion Point will be sprinkled with kites as the final instalment of the month long Matariki Festival ‘13 ends this weekend. More >>
