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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 171]
Auckland Council’s treasury team wins top INFINZ award
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 11:54 am | Auckland Council
The treasury team at Auckland Council, the largest council in Australasia, last night won the prestigious Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand Inc. (INFINZ) award for Excellence in Treasury. More >>
Watercare Harbour Clean-up Trust to Christen New Vessel
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 10:55 am | Watercare Services
The Watercare Harbour Clean-Up Trust will reinforce its commitment to improving the health of Auckland’s waterways when it christens its new custom-built vessel on Monday 13 May. More >>
Come on down for shearing time at Ambury
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 1:48 pm | Auckland Council
The Ambury flock are lining up for one of their twice-yearly trims and you’re welcome down on the farm to watch. Shearing of Ambury Regional Park’s 600+ sheep will take place on Saturday 18 May (so long as the weather stays dry). More >>
Mayor to Propose 2.9 Per Cent Rates Increase
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 3:18 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Len Brown will take a plan for an average 2.9 per cent rates increase to the Auckland Council on Thursday, saying he is determined to see rate increases driven down for the third year running. More >>
Encouraging Aucklanders to insulate their homes
Monday, 6 May 2013, 3:40 pm | Auckland Council
Now summer is giving way to cooler conditions, homeowners are invited to explore Auckland Council’s initiatives to prepare their properties for the winter months. More >>
Mayor in the Chair in Sandringham
Monday, 6 May 2013, 12:01 pm | Auckland Council
6 May 2013 Mayor in the Chair in Sandringham Sandringham is the location for Len Brown’s next Mayor in the Chair session, on Friday 17 May. The Mayor will be at the Sandringham Community Centre, between 12 noon and 1pm, to chat to locals from ... More >>
Budget Balances Savings with Ongoing Investment In Auckland
Monday, 6 May 2013, 9:19 am | Auckland Council
Council’s Strategy and Finance Committee will meet on Thursday to make decisions on proposals consulted on earlier this year as part of its draft Annual Plan. More >>
Fire ban update - full ban lifted from midnight 3 May
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 4:20 pm | Auckland Council
The full fire ban enforced in the Auckland region due to one of Auckland’s driest summers will be lifted effective from midnight 3 May 2013. More >>
Mayor names Fund for the Pacific team
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 2:39 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is calling on Auckland businesses to give generously to build disaster readiness in the Pacific. Len Brown established the Mayoral Fund for the Pacific in the wake of Cyclone Evan, to enable Auckland corporate and community sponsors ... More >>
Len Brown in Papakura for Mayor in the Chair Evening Edition
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 2:54 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is looking forward to chatting with Papakura locals at an informal public meeting on Tuesday 14 June. The 6.30pm meeting in the Massey Park Function Room is one in a series of regular meetings the Mayor holds around Auckland to connect with ... More >>
New lease of life for Auckland’s oldest house
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 2:28 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s oldest house has undergone a major restoration, thanks to a joint effort between its owners and Auckland Council. Parnell’s Hulme Court was built in 1843 and is believed to be Auckland’s oldest house on its original site. More >>
Mayor in the Chair in Ellerslie
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 2:16 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 24 April 2013 Mayor in the Chair in Ellerslie Len Brown is looking forward to chatting to Ellerslie locals when he sets up his chairs on the main street, on Friday 3 May. He will be holding one of his Mayor in the Chair sessions between ... More >>
New Data Security Services Will Improve Passenger Flow
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 11:39 am | Auckland Council
News Release New Data Security Services Will Improve Passenger Flow and Experience at Airports – Unisys WELLINGTON – 24 April 2013 – New services designed to improve the experience of travellers and increase passenger flow efficiency will ... More >>
Landmark Auckland Council, PSA agreement inked
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 10:05 am | Auckland Council
The Public Service Association and Auckland Council last week accepted a new collective agreement for council employees, which builds on the collaborative approach the two groups have established in working together. More >>
Racism – Does It Impact On Auckland As A Diverse City?
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 8:59 am | Auckland Council
The Ethnic Peoples’ Advisory Panel (EPAP) of the Auckland Council is hosting a mini-conference on racism on Saturday 27th April at AUT University. More >>
Affordable, Quality, Compact Homes Get Go Ahead
Monday, 22 April 2013, 11:21 am | Auckland Council
News Release 22 April 2013 Affordable, Quality, Compact Homes Get Go Ahead Aucklanders are embracing options being offered in quality, compact and affordable housing as West Auckland’s first high-rise apartment building is given the go-ahead. Auckland ... More >>
Fire ban downgraded for Auckland
Friday, 19 April 2013, 4:58 pm | Auckland Council
The fire ban in place around the Auckland region will be lifted by Auckland Council effective midnight tonight. More >>
Aucklanders Back New Bus Plan
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 4:17 pm | Auckland Council
18 April 2013 Aucklanders Back New Bus Plan Mayor Len Brown says Aucklanders have given strong backing to a new plan to improve Auckland bus services by replacing the current routes with a simpler, more integrated bus network and a more consistent ... More >>
Discover the world at Auckland Zoo these holidays
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 2:36 pm | Auckland Council
Explore the world these April holidays (20 April to 5 May) by taking part in Auckland Zoo’s Intrepid Explorers adventure, and be in to win a family trip to Borneo. More >>
Help Keep South Kaipara Lakes Pristine!
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 12:12 pm | Auckland Council
Rodney residents are called to take part in a community day to help identify the spread of a pest plant in lakes and water bodies on the south Kaipara Peninsula. More >>
