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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 178]
Making music at Mahurangi
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 12:48 pm | Auckland Council
Composer Claire Cowan will be premiering her work as the 2011 regional parks artist in residence at a special concert on the Mahurangi Harbour next month. Claire’s music is flavoured by her eight-week residency at the Scott Homestead at Scotts Landing ... More >>
Finish line looms for feedback on dog rules
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 10:58 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders wanting to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposed policy and bylaw on dogs have until 27 February to make a submission. “We are delighted with the response from the public with more than 3000 submissions within the first two ... More >>
Funding Available for Creative Communities
Monday, 13 February 2012, 11:46 am | Auckland Council
Communities and individuals throughout Auckland are being encouraged to apply for the latest funding round for the Creative Communities Scheme. The grant helps local communities create and present art projects or events that support diversity, young ... More >>
Auckland Council considers rates transition options
Monday, 13 February 2012, 9:33 am | Auckland Council
Office of the Mayor News Release 13 February 2012 Auckland Council considers rates transition options Auckland Council is to consider seeking government support to ensure the move to a single rating system is fair and balanced. A single rating system ... More >>
Paying for Auckland’s Future Transport
Monday, 13 February 2012, 9:26 am | Auckland Council
Office of the Mayor News Release 13 February 2012 Getting Auckland Moving: Paying for Auckland’s Future Transport Aucklanders are being asked how they believe major transport projects should be funded. This week Auckland Council’s Strategy and ... More >>
Applications open for charity ball money
Friday, 10 February 2012, 5:12 pm | Auckland Council
Money raised by the inaugural Mayoress’ Charity Gala Ball will soon be available to groups working with young Aucklanders as applications for grants are now open. More >>
Making and creating in the open air
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 1:58 pm | Auckland Council
Makers and creators have one week remaining to get their applications in for the 2012 regional parks’ artist in residency programme – applications close on Friday 17 February. More >>
Auckland welcomes its 1.5 millionth citizen
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 11:50 am | Auckland Council
The Mayor has welcomed the baby chosen as Auckland’s 1.5 millionth citizen this morning at Middlemore Hospital. Ramonah Patience Toomalatai was born a healthy 9 pounds 9 ounces at 4.36am in Middlemore’s Maternity Ward to proud parents Sulia ... More >>
Art Exchange to Help Mangere Children
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 6:41 pm | Auckland Council
Art Exchange to Help Mangere Children An artists’ collective is running an inspiring exhibition that aims to help Mangere children this winter. The new project called SEEK, encourages people to donate pre-loved children’s winter clothing, in exchange ... More >>
Aucklanders urged to explore our precious wetlands
Friday, 27 January 2012, 2:44 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are being encouraged to explore Auckland’s precious remaining wetlands with World Wetlands Day coming up next month, themed ‘wetlands and tourism’. More >>
Huge Line-up for South Auckland Waitangi Day celebrations
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 9:54 am | Auckland Council
More than 40,000 people are expected to flock to Barry Curtis Park, in Flat Bush, for Toi o Manukau’s annual Waitangi Day family celebration. This year’s line up includes New Zealand reggae giants Katchafire, rising international star David ... More >>
Dresden Dolls gig hits Central Library
Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 4:19 pm | Auckland Council
US punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls will be hitting Auckland Central Library with a ‘ninja gig’ this Friday (27 January) at 2pm. “These gigs are small-scale acoustic sets with no major set-up and offer a short intimate musical experience ... More >>
Titirangi’s Lopdell House redevelopment to start this year
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 3:55 pm | Auckland Council
Titirangi’s $19 million Lopdell project is moving to the building consent phase following agreement from Auckland Council’s strategy and finance committee and the Waitakere Ranges Local Board. More >>
Dogs lead the way on bylaw review
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 2:48 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are invited to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposal to introduce a new dog policy and bylaw for the region. Between Thursday 26 January and Monday 27 February , people can give their feedback on proposals that aim to harmonise the ... More >>
Auckland Council removes camping gear from occupation sites
Monday, 23 January 2012, 11:30 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council removes camping gear from occupation sites Auckland Council has today removed equipment and vehicles from public spaces being used as campsites under the Occupy Auckland banner. This morning, council’s warranted officers served notices ... More >>
Environment the winner from Auckland Council fund
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 3:30 pm | Auckland Council
More than 70 community projects aimed at protecting and improving Auckland’s environment and heritage have received grants in the latest round of annual funding from Auckland Council’s Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF). More >>
New Year, new baby at Auckland Zoo
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 12:32 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Zoo has welcomed its 30th giraffe calf, with a female calf born on Monday, 16 January. The newcomer is the fourth offspring of 10-year-old mum Rukiya and 13-year-old Zabulu, who are also parents to Jelani – now at Werribee Open Range Zoo, and Forrest ... More >>
Auckland Libraries celebrates Year of the Dragon
Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 10:28 am | Auckland Council
What do story books, tai chi and dragons have in common? They all feature in this year’s lunar New Year celebrations at libraries across the Auckland region. This year is the Year of the Dragon and Auckland Libraries has a programme of free activities, ... More >>
Don’t miss chance to have say on waste plan
Monday, 16 January 2012, 4:23 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders who want their say on how waste is tackled in the region have a fortnight left to make a submission on the draft Auckland Council Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. More >>
Auckland: Changes to rubbish and recycling collections
Monday, 16 January 2012, 10:57 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is advising residents that, for two weeks commencing Monday 30 January, all its regular kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collections will be one day later than usual due to the Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day public holidays. More >>
