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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 177]
Auckland: BBQs, hangi allowed on Waitangi Day only
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 4:13 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has announced a temporary one-day partial lift of Auckland’s total fire ban to allow cooking fires on private property during Waitangi Day. More >>
Guided Wetland Walks Showcase Flora And Fauna
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 3:38 pm | Auckland Council
5 February 2013 Guided Wetland Walks Showcase Flora And Fauna Aucklanders are invited to discover the wondrous and vibrant wetlands of the region this month, as part of a series of guided wetland walks. The free, family-friendly walks will be led by ... More >>
Unique screen design delivers on safety and style
Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 3:07 pm | Auckland Council
New yellow and white screens on road and foot bridges around Auckland’s rail lines are designed not only to protect people but also lend style to Auckland’s urban environment. The 87 new screens are a joint initiative between Auckland Council and ... More >>
Mayor in the Chair in Royal Oak
Monday, 4 February 2013, 2:52 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown will set up his chairs to have a chat to Royal Oak locals on Friday 15 February for one of his Mayor in the Chair sessions. Mayor in the Chair sessions are regular, one-hour lunchtime events held in different areas around Auckland, when ... More >>
Music in Parks most-wanted, Midge Marsden
Monday, 4 February 2013, 2:28 pm | Auckland Council
On Friday 15 February, Aucklanders are in for a treat with Kiwi blues and R&B legend Midge Marsden returning to rock Blockhouse Bay Beach reserve, with The Alibis, as part of Auckland Council’s free Music in Parks series. More >>
Auckland Council considers future of GMO use
Monday, 4 February 2013, 12:22 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council considers future of GMO use The Inter Council Working Party (ICWP) will today release its recommendations on risk evaluation and management options associated with the outdoor use of genetically modified organisms (GMO). While GMOs ... More >>
Ribbons Cut to Launch New Ferry Service
Sunday, 3 February 2013, 6:37 pm | Auckland Council
The new ferry service for the Auckland suburbs of Beach Haven and Hobsonville Point has been launched today. Prime Minister John Key and Mayor Len Brown have cut the ribbons to open new ferry terminals in the two suburbs. More >>
Mayor Calls On Aucklanders To Follow Fire Ban
Friday, 1 February 2013, 2:44 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Mayor Calls On Aucklanders To Follow Fire Ban The Mayor is appealing to Aucklanders to follow the complete fire ban that has been imposed across Auckland. It comes as firefighters continue to be called out to scrub fires, both accidental and deliberate, ... More >>
Alcohol Policy Planning Underway
Friday, 1 February 2013, 1:57 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 1 February 2013 Alcohol Policy Planning Underway Work is underway on developing an alcohol policy for Auckland. The passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act last December means Auckland Council can now develop its local alcohol ... More >>
Off-road vehicles banned in Woodhill Forest
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 5:17 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has banned all recreational off-road motorised vehicles in Woodhill Forest effective Friday 1 February due to the heightened fire risk. Banned vehicles include quad bikes, motorbikes, dirt bikes and 4WD vehicles. More >>
Positive development in ports dispute
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 4:51 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has welcomed the reaction of both parties to the facilitator’s recommendations in the Ports of Auckland dispute. More >>
Auckland Home Building Sector Starting To Move
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 3:51 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
News Release 31 January 2013 Auckland Home Building Sector Starting To Move The Mayor is describing the latest increase in building consent figures as a sign the home building sector in Auckland is starting to move. Figures released by Statistics ... More >>
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Community Volunteer Awards
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 3:44 pm | Auckland Council
www.facebook.com/maungakiekietamaki Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Community Volunteer Awards 2013 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board is calling for nominations for its community volunteer awards, in recognition of voluntary effort benefitting individuals and/or ... More >>
Council wins prestigious parks awards
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 10:18 am | Auckland Council
Two of Auckland Council’s regional parks have picked up prestigious Green Flag Awards in Australasia’s first year of being part of the global programme. Tapapakanga and Ambury regional parks are two of only 12 parks across Australia and New Zealand ... More >>
Music in Parks – free concerts in central Auckland
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 4:23 pm | Auckland Council
Local music fans can get their fix free this February at the 2013 Music in Parks series. Free concerts in your region this month include: Sat 2 Feb NBR NZ Opera, 6pm-8pm, Dingle Dell, St Heliers Opera. More >>
Mayoral Fund for the Pacific
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 4:18 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
News Release 30 January 2013 Mayoral Fund for the Pacific Mayor Len Brown has established a fund for Auckland to assist with emergency preparedness and rebuilding in the Pacific, in the wake of Cyclone Evan. The Mayor convened an emergency forum immediately after ... More >>
BBQs a no-no as fire risk increases
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 4:12 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is appealing to park visitors to take special care when heading to the beach or their favourite park during these extra-dry conditions. Solid fuel (coal and wood) BBQs are not allowed under the total fire ban that currently applies ... More >>
Devonport Library architect announced
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 3:56 pm | Auckland Council
Athfield Architects Ltd has been named as Auckland Council’s architectural partner for the new, modern Devonport Library project. Construction work on the current Windsor Reserve site is due to begin later this year. More >>
Iconic trees fall to kauri dieback disease
Friday, 25 January 2013, 4:08 pm | Auckland Council
Two of the kauri that inspired some of the paintings of Colin McCahon are set to be felled after succumbing to kauri dieback disease. More >>
Complete Fire Ban For Auckland
Friday, 25 January 2013, 1:52 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 25 January 2013 Complete Fire Ban For Auckland Auckland Council has announced a complete fire ban for the region, including Great Barrier, Kawau, Waiheke and the other Hauraki Gulf Islands. Bryan Cartelle, Principal Rural Fire Officer ... More >>
