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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 175]
Celebrate island-style at Auckland Libraries during Pasifika
Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 11:35 am | Auckland Council
Media release 5 March 2013 Celebrate island-style at Auckland Libraries during Pasifika Pacific Island cultures will come to life at Auckland Libraries with a celebration of Pacific poetry, writing, free music, performances and island-inspired activities ... More >>
Kauri and Art: A public seminar on a cultural icon at risk
Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 11:14 am | Auckland Council
Kauri and Art: A public seminar on a cultural icon at risk - Saturday 9 March, Titirangi More >>
New Lynn Merchant Quarter finished and ready for fun
Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 10:26 am | Auckland Council
Media release 5 March 2013 New Lynn Merchant Quarter finished and ready for fun An open day to celebrate the completion of New Lynn’s new Merchant Quarter precinct is being held on Saturday (March 9) by Auckland Council and Auckland Transport. The ... More >>
Thousands submit on gambling venue policies
Monday, 4 March 2013, 12:26 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 4 March 2013 Thousands submit on gambling venue policies More than 9,500 submissions have been received on Auckland Council’s proposed policies on TAB and pokie venues. Submissions closed on 28 February for the council’s draft ... More >>
Solid Six Months For Council Group
Friday, 1 March 2013, 3:39 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 1 March 2013 Solid Six Months For Council Group Auckland Council Group has announced a total after-tax surplus of $478 million in the final six months of the 2012/2013 financial year, with an underlying $62 million net operating surplus ... More >>
Muriwai: Park Reopens, Beach Remains Closed
Friday, 1 March 2013, 1:59 pm | Auckland Council
1 March 2013 Muriwai: Park Reopens, Beach Remains Closed Muriwai Regional Park has reopened to the public, following the fatal shark attack on Wednesday afternoon, but the beach remains closed. The entire park and beach was closed on Wednesday afternoon ... More >>
Local board presents Movies in Kaipātiki
Friday, 1 March 2013, 11:42 am | Auckland Council
Media release 1 March 2013 Local board presents Movies in Kaipātiki Bring a bean bag and a picnic to Kaipātiki Park, Glenfield, on Sunday 10 March 2013 to enjoy The Avengers at 8pm. Kaipātiki Local Board is hosting this free movie screening ... More >>
Govt reforms risk taking power from Auckland's communities
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 3:39 pm | Auckland Council
The Government’s proposed reforms to the Resource Management Act risk shifting considerable power out of the hands of Auckland’s communities. The reforms, outlined today, would see decisions being made over 600km away, cutting communities out of ... More >>
Matakana fire – update
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 1:13 pm | Auckland Council
Firefighters at Dome Valley Matakana worked hard yesterday to dampen down the flames and ensure the fire is well within the containment lines. More >>
Ngati Ōtara Park welcome new cycle track
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 12:38 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 28 February 2013 Ngati Ōtara Park welcome new cycle track Residents of Ōtara will today welcome a new cycle track to their recreational hub, Ngati Ōtara Park. The cycle track will be officially opened during the Vodafone Warriors’ 2013 ... More >>
Swanson Mayor in the Chair ‘evening edition’
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 10:24 am | Auckland Council
News Release 28 February 2013 Swanson Mayor in the Chair ‘evening edition’ The Mayor is inviting Waitakere and Swanson locals to an informal community meeting on Tuesday 12 March. The 6.30pm meeting at the Swanson Primary School Hall is one in ... More >>
Auckland Council to monitor drought situation
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:59 pm | Auckland Council
The Minister of Primary Industries Nathan Guy has today officially declared a state of drought for rural areas north of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, with other regions likely to soon follow. More >>
Matakana Fire – Update
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:36 pm | Auckland Council
Matakana Fire – Update Active flames in Dome Valley Matakana remained well within the containment lines overnight. The operation continues its ground based focus, with 70 firefighters and one digger onsite. One helicopter also continues with aerial ... More >>
Local board presents Movies in Upper Harbour
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:35 pm | Auckland Council
Upper Harbour Local Board invites you to two outdoor movie events in March. Bring a bean bag and a blanket to Albany Lakes Civic Park on Friday 8 March 2013 to enjoy School of Rock, starring Jack Black. Bands from local schools are performing on stage ... More >>
Big leap forward in breeding of rare frog
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 10:08 am | Auckland Council
For the first time, New Zealand’s critically endangered Archey’s frog - the world’s most evolutionarily distinct amphibian - has been successfully bred from a long-term captive population at Auckland Zoo. More >>
Fresh Gallery Otara set to re-open
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 9:45 am | Auckland Council
Otara can look forward to a newly extended arts facility space, with the highly anticipated re-opening of Fresh Gallery Otara. More >>
Matakana fire now contained
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 10:27 am | Auckland Council
Matakana fire now contained The Dome Valley fire in Matakana has not spread overnight and all active burning is now within the containment lines. A large ground based crew of 75 firefighters with two diggers and one bulldozer are onsite today. One ... More >>
Quality of life on the rise in Auckland
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 10:26 am | Auckland Council
Findings from the nationwide 2012 Quality of Life survey show more than three-quarters of Aucklanders rate their quality of life positively. More >>
Returning West Auckland’s streams to their former glory
Monday, 25 February 2013, 6:27 pm | Auckland Council
La Rosa Gardens in Green Bay will be transformed into a vibrant recreation space for Aucklanders as part of a community project launched on Saturday 23 February. More >>
Large ground crew fighting Matakana fire
Monday, 25 February 2013, 3:57 pm | Auckland Council
Efforts to strengthen the containment lines at the Wright Road fire in Matakana continue today. A team of 75 ground crew, supported by three helicopters, two diggers and one bulldozer, are fighting the fire, which has been burning since Saturday night. More >>
