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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 169]
Govt needs to pass Alcohol Reform Bill
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 3:30 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has taken further steps to deliver better local alcohol policies and is calling for the government to get on with passing the Alcohol Reform Bill so the community can have a greater say over efforts to address alcohol abuse. More >>
Local Government Act Amendment Submissions close 26 July
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 11:41 am | Auckland Council
The Local Government Act Amendment Bill arises from the Government’s March 2012 paper Better Local Government and aims to address the first four of eight issues raised in this document. More >>
Auckland: Finalists named for Sustainable Environment Awards
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 11:26 am | Auckland Council
A ‘green’ fashionista, a school with a Dr Seuss-inspired garden and an Auckland ‘weedbuster’ tracking pest plants on Google Earth are contenders for prestigious sustainability awards. More >>
Record number of visitors through Auckland Zoo
Monday, 23 July 2012, 4:22 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Zoo has enjoyed its busiest ever year, drawing over 710,000 visitors in the 12 months ended 30 June. Auckland Zoo director Jonathan Wilcken says the opening of the Zoo’s award-winning New Zealand precinct, Te Wao Nui, in September last ... More >>
Mayor outraged by another K Rd liquor licence
Friday, 20 July 2012, 3:21 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 20 July 2012 Mayor outraged by another K Rd liquor licence The approval of an application for another off licence in Karangahape Road has angered Mayor Len Brown. The Mayor says that the Council has no mechanism under the current Sale of ... More >>
Auckland-Government alignment shows promise
Friday, 20 July 2012, 2:00 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has described the government’s response to The Auckland Plan as signalling strong and robust alignment between Auckland and Wellington on a number of issues and work to do on others. More >>
Council to relocate CBD staff for long-term financial gains
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 4:58 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has agreed to buy 135 Albert Street, known as the ASB headquarters, for $104 million with the aim of moving the majority of its central city staff into one location over the next year or two. More >>
Auckland takes another step towards fixing congestion
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 3:18 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 19 July 2012 Auckland takes another step towards fixing congestion A report outlining alternative options for funding critical transport projects such as the additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing, City Rail Link, Penlink, rail to the ... More >>
Business improvement district targeted rates reduced
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 11:46 am | Auckland Council
Business improvement district targeted rates reduced As part of developing its new rating policy Auckland Council has been updating and improving the property valuation data for the 517,000 properties that it uses for setting rates. This is complex because ... More >>
Igniting teen interest at Auckland Libraries
Monday, 16 July 2012, 4:01 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Libraries is about to ignite ‘Fuse’, an exciting new programme aimed at inspiring teenagers to get more out of their local library. ‘Fuse’ combines music, books, DVDs, video games, the internet and more into a series of challenges, ... More >>
Next steps for critical transport projects
Monday, 16 July 2012, 11:35 am | Auckland Council
16 July 2012 Next steps for critical transport projects Alternative options for funding critical transport projects such as the additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing, City Rail Link, Penlink, rail to the Airport and the East-West Link will be considered ... More >>
Mayor Backs Call To Control Street Prostitution
Monday, 16 July 2012, 10:35 am | Auckland Council
The Mayor of Auckland is backing calls for united Parliamentary and Local Government support to control street prostitution. More >>
Auckland Pacific trade mission gets big tick
Friday, 13 July 2012, 12:22 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Pacific trade mission gets big tick The first trade mission to the Pacific organised by Auckland Council has been hailed as a success by the businesses and organisations who attended. The Mayor has been leading a group of Auckland business ... More >>
Mayor welcomes ATI’s Auckland presence
Thursday, 12 July 2012, 5:19 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 12 July 2012 Mayor welcomes ATI’s Auckland presence The establishment of the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) by the government has been welcomed by the Mayor as a significant gain for Auckland. “With our goal of establishing Auckland ... More >>
Auckland extends condolences to Cook Islands
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 4:07 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 10 July 2012 Auckland extends condolences to Cook Islands On behalf of the people of Auckland, Mayor Len Brown has extended his condolences to the Cook Islands people on the death of their former Prime Minister, Sir Terepai Maoate. Sir ... More >>
Regional parks to thrive under Long-term plan
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 3:24 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 10 July 2012 Regional parks to thrive under Long-term plan Over the next ten years, Auckland Council’s network of 25 regional parks will offer more opportunities for Aucklanders to visit, stay overnight and get active. The now adopted ... More >>
Online video explains Auckland’s rating changes
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 2:06 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has launched a new four-minute video to help explain the changes to Auckland’s new single rating system. The video explains how the main changes to rates result from the move to a new amalgamated rating system for 2012/2013. More >>
Mayor in the Chair in Mangere Town Centre
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 10:55 am | Auckland Council
News Release 10 July 2012 Mayor in the Chair in Mangere Town Centre Len Brown will pull up a chair in Mangere Town Centre on Monday 23 July for his next Mayor in the Chair session. Mayor in the Chair events are informal lunchtime sessions that allow ... More >>
Call for Cult Couture designer registrations
Monday, 9 July 2012, 1:29 pm | Auckland Council
Entries for the Cult Couture fashion show close on 27 July and designers are encouraged to get in early and secure their place in this year’s show. Cult Couture, part of the Southside Arts Festival, is one of New Zealand’s premier fashion events. More >>
Next steps on Pukekohe V8s agreement
Sunday, 8 July 2012, 6:26 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s project oversight group will start its work this week on the next phase of due diligence and risk assessment of the V8 Supercars deal. More >>
