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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]
Changes to rubbish and recycling collections
Friday, 25 January 2013, 11:54 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is reminding residents to check for changes to their kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collection schedules this Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day holidays. This will affect collections for two weeks starting Monday 28 January (Auckland ... More >>
Great Barrier Island fire contained
Friday, 25 January 2013, 9:12 am | Auckland Council
The Great Barrier Island bush fire remains contained. There were no major flare ups overnight and firebreaks have been strengthened with helicopters dampening hotspots, and heavy machinery moving debris. Navy personal arrived last night on the HMS Otago ... More >>
Dingle Dell Reserve to ring with opera
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 11:09 am | Auckland Council
On Saturday 2 February, opera will ring throughout Dingle Dell Reserve in St Heliers thanks to some of New Zealand’s most talented opera singers performing as part of Auckland Council’s Music in Parks series. Jude Froude, Artistic Administrator ... More >>
Great Barrier Island fire update
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 8:57 am | Auckland Council
Around 45 volunteer rural firefighters will continue to work on the fire perimeter today. The total fire area remains at 112 hectares. Overnight a few flare ups did occur, however these were well within the current containment lines and did not spread ... More >>
Have your say on council’s draft annual plan
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 5:22 pm | Auckland Council
How Auckland Council plans to continues to create the world’s most liveable city in an affordable way is outlined in its draft annual plan. Now the council wants to know what Aucklanders think. More >>
Celebrate Waitangi Day out west: Sola Rosa, Tahuna Breaks
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 5:17 pm | Auckland Council
Henderson Park will be pumping to the feel-good sounds of Sola Rosa and Tahuna Breaks for Auckland Council’s free Music in Parks concert this Waitangi Day. More >>
Great Barrier Island fire - update No. 3
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 4:55 pm | Auckland Council
Good progress has been made today on the Great Barrier Island fire. Big gains have been made in reducing the fire front to the southwest of Claris airfield, and containment on all three fire fronts has progressed well. More >>
Love in more ways than one this February
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 3:06 pm | Auckland Council
Fall in love from Friday 2 February with Esther Hanson’s latest exhibition, Paper Anniversary II – Romance, at Auckland Council’s Franklin Art Centre. More >>
Firefighting Effort Continues on Great Barrier Island
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 11:54 am | Auckland Council
Three helicopters and 40 volunteer rural firefighters continue to work on the fire front, which is approximately one kilometre in length, covering 112 hectares. Auckland Council’s Rural Fire team is leading the response with assistance from the Department ... More >>
Great Barrier Island Fire Update
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 8:36 am | Auckland Council
Media advisory No 1 0825am, 23 January 2013 Great Barrier Island Fire Update Three helicopters are currently working on the fire which is approximately one kilometre in extent. The southern side of the fire, closest to Claris airfield, is still active. ... More >>
Construction pick-up signals stronger growth for Auckland
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 11:04 am | Auckland Council
Signs of increasing activity in Auckland’s construction sector late last year signal more sustained economic growth ahead for the region. Residential construction activity had been flat at a low level region-wide since the latter part of 2008, ... More >>
Youthful line-up announced for Waitangi Day celebrations
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 10:57 am | Auckland Council
Youthful line-up announced for Waitangi Day celebrations Chart-topping kiwi artists Three Houses Down are set to take to the stage at Toi o Manukau’s annual Waitangi Day family celebrations at Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush. Three Houses Down will ... More >>
Maungawhau grass fire disappointing
Monday, 21 January 2013, 2:28 pm | Auckland Council
A fire on Maungawhau Mt Eden in the early hours of this morning (Monday 21 January) has destroyed approximately 200sq metres of grass and is believed to have been started by fireworks. Acting Manager of Parks, Sports and Recreation, Mace Ward, says the ... More >>
First Mayor in the Chair for 2013 in Clendon
Monday, 21 January 2013, 12:33 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown is heading to Clendon Shopping Centre for his first Mayor in the Chair of 2013, on Friday 1 February. Mayor in the Chair sessions are regular, one-hour lunchtime events held in different areas around Auckland, when locals can pull up ... More >>
Big numbers for Giant gig
Monday, 21 January 2013, 10:09 am | Auckland Council
More than 3,500 music fans rocked out to I Am Giant, Fire At Will, Ekko Park and 71 Sunset at Auckland Council’s free Music in Parks gig at Three Kings Reserve on Saturday. Sunny skies attracted rock fans from across Auckland for the afternoon ... More >>
How many pokie venues should Auckland have?
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 1:32 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 17 January 2013 How many pokie venues should Auckland have? Aucklanders are invited to have their say on two draft policies which propose to reduce gambling-related harm by limiting the spread of venues that house electronic gaming machines and TAB ... More >>
Adventurous artist sought for parks residency
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 10:47 am | Auckland Council
Applications are now open for Auckland Council‘s 2013 regional parks arts residency, which this year is based in the Waitakere Ranges. More >>
Check before doing summer DIY
Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 10:29 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders planning to do some DIY this summer are being advised to get up to speed on building rules first, to help ensure the work they do is safe and pre-approved if necessary. Auckland Council Building Control Manager, Ian McCormick, says well ... More >>
Giants set to rock Auckland reserve
Monday, 14 January 2013, 4:20 pm | Auckland Council
International rockers I Am Giant are set to deliver a hard-hitting live explosion of sound and melody this Saturday at their only free gig in New Zealand for the Music in Parks series. More >>
Stay Safe This Boating Season
Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 10:36 am | Auckland Council
Stay Safe This Boating Season With summer now in full swing, so too is boating season and hundreds of Aucklanders are enjoying time out on the harbour. Auckland’s Harbourmaster Andrew Hayton is encouraging boaties to remember the essentials for a safe day on ... More >>
