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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 174]
Changes To Rubbish And Recycling Collections
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 4:27 pm | Auckland Council
Media Release 17 April 2012 Changes To Rubbish And Recycling Collections Auckland Council is advising residents that, commencing Wednesday 25 April (Anzac Day), all its regular kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collections will be one day later ... More >>
China embraces Auckland Mayoral Trade Mission
Monday, 16 April 2012, 10:31 am | Auckland Council
Office of the Mayor Media release 16 April 2012 China embraces Auckland Mayoral Trade Mission Len Brown is thrilled with the enthusiastic reception Auckland businesses have received in China. The Mayor and Councillor Richard Northey are more than halfway ... More >>
Auckland Mayor encourages fresh approach in port dispute
Thursday, 12 April 2012, 3:59 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is encouraging the Ports of Auckland and the Maritime Union to seriously consider entering into facilitation as soon as possible and use it as a way to settle the dispute once and for all. More >>
Sports field programme promises more capacity
Thursday, 12 April 2012, 12:24 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has announced the first projects to receive new funding as part of its ten-year programme to provide more sports fields and make them available more often. More >>
Pacific Arts Summit showcases exciting talent
Thursday, 12 April 2012, 12:10 pm | Auckland Council
The countdown to the Pacific Arts Summit has begun with the unveiling of an exciting programme showcasing Pacific art and emerging talent. More >>
Auckland: Hearings on draft 10-year plan underway
Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 4:14 pm | Auckland Council
More than 1500 submitters are taking the opportunity to have their say in person at hearings on Auckland Council’s draft Long-term Plan (2012-2022) which begin this week. More >>
Post your vote and have your say
Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 4:02 pm | Auckland Council
Waiheke Local Board voters will receive their voting documents for the Waiheke Local Board by-election later this week. The 6,276 eligible Waiheke Local Board voters will have until 12 noon on Friday, 4 May to choose their preferred candidate to sit ... More >>
Housing report too narrowly focused
Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 3:51 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s Deputy Mayor has criticised the Productivity Commission’s report into housing affordability saying it fails to understand how modern cities develop. More >>
Manukau’s first public indoor tennis courts are here
Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 1:46 pm | Auckland Council
Tennis lovers can now enjoy public indoor tennis in Manukau thanks to a partnership between the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Tennis Auckland. The partnership has seen the board inject $100,000 into security and landscaping, as well as facilitate ... More >>
Business Panel Supports Tolling Auckland’s Motorway Network
Sunday, 8 April 2012, 2:34 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Business Advisory Panel has voiced a single preference on the 10 proposed alternative transport funding options that have been out for public consultation to help bridge the region’s huge transport funding gap. More >>
Track closures for kauri protection in the Waitakere Ranges
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 3:54 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 5 April 2012 Track closures for kauri protection in the Waitakere Ranges Recommendation from the Parks, Recreation & Heritage Forum Click Here More >>
Changes To Rubbish And Recycling Collections
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 2:59 pm | Auckland Council
Media advisory 5 April 2012 Changes To Rubbish And Recycling Collections Auckland Council is advising residents that from Friday 6 April, all regular kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collections will be one day later than usual, due to the Good ... More >>
Audit & Risk Committee Minutes 2 April 2012
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 1:44 pm | Auckland Council
Good afternoon Please be advised that the minutes of the Audit & Risk Committee meeting on 2 April 2012 are now available on the Auckland Council website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas/committees/Pages/auditandriskcommittee.aspx ENDS More >>
Auckland Council financial performance on track
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 12:07 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is on target with its programme to save $81 million this financial year while still continuing to invest in the city’s future. More >>
Mayor leads Auckland businesses into China
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 4:38 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown is leading a trade delegation to China next week which will open doors for Auckland businesses to one of New Zealand’s most important trading partners. More >>
Have Your Say On New Community Assistance Policies
Monday, 2 April 2012, 3:24 pm | Auckland Council
Media Release 2 April 2012 Have Your Say On New Community Assistance Policies Auckland Council is encouraging people to give their feedback on new draft region-wide community assistance policies. The draft Community Occupancy Policy and the draft Facility ... More >>
Free OPTN Text Messaging System Tested
Thursday, 29 March 2012, 4:38 pm | Auckland Council
Media advisory 29 March 2012 Free OPTN Text Messaging System Tested The OPTN text messaging service for Rodney residents will be tested this daylight savings at midday on Sunday 1 April 2012, 12pm. Rodney residents have the option of notification of ... More >>
Tsunami siren testing Omaha, Point Wells and Whangateau
Thursday, 29 March 2012, 4:19 pm | Auckland Council
29 March 2012 Tsunami siren testing this Sunday Omaha, Point Wells and Whangateau Sunday 1 April 2012, 12pm The tsunami sirens at Omaha, Point Wells, Whangateau and Waiwera will be tested this Sunday at midday to check operational performance and ... More >>
Auckland Plan Sets Course For Radical Change And Growth
Thursday, 29 March 2012, 11:49 am | Auckland Council
29 March 2012 Auckland Plan Sets Course For Radical Change And Growth To Become World’s Most Liveable City The Auckland Plan is a 30-year strategy embracing radical change and growth as Auckland embarks on the journey to become the world’s most liveable ... More >>
Search is on for sustainable environment heroes
Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 12:31 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is calling for entries and nominations for its Sustainable Environment Awards 2012, with the winners to be announced in July. Held every two years, the awards recognise individuals and groups helping to protect and enhance Auckland’s ... More >>
