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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 176]
Forum focuses on suicide prevention and positive mental he
Monday, 25 February 2013, 8:58 am | Auckland Council
The meeting of Auckland Council’s Social and Community Development Forum on Tuesday will include presentations from people and organisations working in the fields of mental health and suicide prevention. More >>
Fire at Dome Forest, Matakana
Sunday, 24 February 2013, 12:36 pm | Auckland Council
Firefighters have a new fire on their hands today, with 70 hectares of forest and scrub-land, bounding conservation land burning in Wright Road, Matakana. Authorities were alerted to the fire late yesterday and have been working through the night. More >>
Witheford Reserve bridge closure
Friday, 22 February 2013, 2:45 pm | Auckland Council
22 February 2012 Witheford Reserve bridge closure Auckland Council has closed a bridge in Witheford Reserve, Glenfield, for safety reasons. Fencing has been installed around the bridge, and signage is being made to show alternative routes for pedestrians. ... More >>
Tapora Fire
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 4:11 pm | Auckland Council
A fire stretching across 85 hectares of conservation land at Tapora, west of Wellsford, continues to burn in places today. Bryan Cartelle, Principal Rural Fire Officer, says the fire service currently has a team of 26 volunteer rural firefighters working ... More >>
Council Strengthens Harbour Protection
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 3:52 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 21 February 2013 Council Strengthens Harbour Protection Learnings from involvement in the Rena clean-up has helped Auckland Council’s Harbourmaster take proactive steps to protect Auckland in the event of a maritime incident resulting ... More >>
Green light given to shape Auckland’s growth
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 4:54 pm | Auckland Council
A major 10-week engagement period on the rulebook that will shape the way Auckland grows has been given the green light today. More >>
Council Issues Interim New Liquor Licences
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 2:19 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 19 February 2012 Council Issues Interim New Liquor Licences New liquor licences in Auckland are being issued as interim licences for a maximum of one year as a temporary measure as the country changes to new liquor licensing system. This ... More >>
Showcase for Auckland’s golden girl
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 11:22 am | Auckland Council
News Release 19 February 2013 Showcase for Auckland’s golden girl Auckland Council and Sport NZ are teaming up to fund an event that will showcase and celebrate Auckland’s double Olympic champion Valerie Adams. Shot In The City is a chance for Aucklanders ... More >>
Third rates instalment payment now due
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 10:46 am | Auckland Council
Media advisory 19 February 2013 Third rates instalment payment now due Auckland residential and business ratepayers’ who pay their rates in quarterly instalments are being reminded that their third payment is due by 5pm on Tuesday 26 February. Rates pay ... More >>
Draft bylaws aimed at keeping Aucklanders safe
Monday, 18 February 2013, 2:47 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are seeking feedback on draft bylaws aimed at minimising nuisance, obstructive or unsafe activities in our public places. Submissions are now open on the proposed public safety and nuisance bylaws. More >>
Fortnight long film challenge starts today
Monday, 18 February 2013, 2:16 pm | Auckland Council
Young filmmakers stepping up to the challenge to create a three-minute video on Auckland’s future can now get filming, with the competition officially open and questions live at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/unitaryplan More >>
Have your say on proposed health and hygiene rules
Monday, 18 February 2013, 2:14 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a new bylaw and code of practice aimed at keeping Aucklanders safe and healthy. Commercial services such as tattooing, body piercing, hair removal, indoor tanning and nail services can have some associated ... More >>
Papatoetoe’s new stripes link art and environment
Monday, 18 February 2013, 9:56 am | Auckland Council
Papatoetoe’s new stripes link art and environment Contemporary memorial Learning Your Stripes by artist Regan Gentry brings a vibrant wall of colour to Papatoetoe town centre, celebrating historical aspects of the community and wartime efforts ... More >>
Auckland Council apology to families of Waikumete Cemetery
Friday, 15 February 2013, 12:05 pm | Auckland Council
Media advisory 15 February 2013 Auckland Council apology to families of Waikumete Cemetery Auckland Council has issued an open letter of apology to the families of Waikumete Cemetery affected by recent work in the cemetery’s Stillborn Sanctuary ... More >>
Auckland fire ban remains in place
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 1:42 pm | Auckland Council
Despite some signs of cooler weather and recent brief periods of drizzle, Aucklanders are being reminded fire danger is still very high and the region-wide fire ban remains firmly in place. More >>
Youth Panel Ready To Advise
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 3:23 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 13 February 2013 Youth Panel Ready To Advise Auckland Council’s first full Youth Advisory Panel will meet on 18 February when Mayor Len Brown formally inducts its final 11 members. The Youth Advisory Panel connects young people with ... More >>
Waiheke Bush Destruction Attracts Hefty Fine
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 2:41 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 13 February 2013 Waiheke Bush Destruction Attracts Hefty Fine An Auckland Council prosecution has resulted in the District Court imposing a $25,000 conviction fine for illegal earthworks and protected bush clearance on Waiheke Island. Earthworks ... More >>
Public Invited To Discuss Future Of Devonport Site
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 11:51 am | Auckland Council
Media Release 12 February 2013 Public Invited To Discuss Future Of Devonport Site The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board will host a public meeting on February 27 to seek the local community’s views on the future of 27 Lake Road, Devonport, at the adjacent ... More >>
Make Auckland’s future a feature
Monday, 11 February 2013, 11:14 am | Auckland Council
Media release 11 February 2013 Make Auckland’s future a feature – challenge to young filmmakers Young filmmakers are being challenged to create a three-minute video, on the subject of Auckland’s future, in just 14 days. The competition kicks ... More >>
Local actress brings ‘Loveless’ musical home
Friday, 8 February 2013, 12:23 pm | Auckland Council
Pukekohe local, Hayley Brown, brings Talking Mute’s production The Likes of a Loveless Dogwasher to Harrington Hall in Pukekohe this month. The Likes of a Loveless Dogwasher is an exciting musical which explores themes of finding love in a modern world. The ... More >>
