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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 180]
Post-tornado clean-up in West Auckland update
Friday, 7 December 2012, 6:27 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Civil Defence is lifting the cordon in the affected area at 6:30pm. Until then people with emergency needs will be able to check on their properties under escort. Residents are being warned to take extreme care when checking on their ... More >>
Communities, council rally in support
Friday, 7 December 2012, 1:32 pm | Auckland Council
Upper Harbour Local Board Chair Margaret Miles and Auckland Mayor Len Brown have praised local communities and council staff for their prompt response to supporting those people affected by yesterday’s tornado. More >>
Helpline for Hobsonville and Whenuapai assistance
Friday, 7 December 2012, 10:45 am | Auckland Council
The Ministry of Social Development has activated the Government helpline for people affected by yesterday’s tornado and weather event in Hobsonville and Whenuapai who require immediate, coordinated information about services and assistance. Anyone ... More >>
Update on tornado damage
Friday, 7 December 2012, 9:43 am | Auckland Council
9.40am, 7 December 2012 Update on tornado damage in Whenuapai, Hobsonville and other parts of Auckland Auckland Council Civil Defence’s immediate priority this morning is to finalise property inspections, identify any that are structurally damaged, ... More >>
Tornado event and severe weather in Auckland
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 6:18 pm | Auckland Council
The latest information Auckland Council Civil Defence have on this afternoon’s tornado and torrential rain is: Transport is difficult in many parts of Auckland and everyone should take care. If you’re about to head home, you should take some ... More >>
Mayor: Hobsonville tornado a tragedy for Auckland
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 4:32 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor says Aucklanders’ thoughts are with those affected by this afternoon’s tornado and severe rain in the Hobsonville area. Len Brown has spent the afternoon in the area with emergency services, inspecting the damage and meeting some of those ... More >>
Mayor urges Aucklanders to stay safe
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 2:20 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor urges Aucklanders to stay safe in the heavy weather that has hit Auckland, after a tornado in Hobsonville and heavy rain and surface flooding in West Auckland. More >>
Fresh approach to protecting Auckland’s heritage
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 4:53 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is considering a new approach to the preservation of our built heritage and character areas, which would provide greater protection than existing plans. More >>
Auckland Enviroschools celebrate achievements
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 4:20 pm | Auckland Council
Meadowbank School is the first Enviroschool in New Zealand to be recognised for having moved ‘beyond Green Gold’, an acknowledgement of their long-term and ongoing commitment to sustainability. More >>
Auckland retains third Mercer Quality of Living spot
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 4:18 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland has maintained its position as the world’s third most liveable city in the 2012 Mercer Quality of Living survey, and is the highest ranked city in the Asia-Pacific region. More >>
Auckland Council secures new regional parkland
Monday, 3 December 2012, 5:01 pm | Auckland Council
The Auckland Council has purchased 29.5 hectares of land at Pakiri (north east of Warkworth) as an addition to the existing regional parkland. The property is largely low-lying pasture on Pakiri River Road, the main road leading to Pakiri Beach, and ... More >>
Council appoints TelstraClear to standardise call centres
Monday, 3 December 2012, 4:30 pm | Auckland Council
After a competitive tender process, Auckland Council said it has appointed TelstraClear to head a project to standardise and simplify its customer call centres. More >>
Mayor writes to Ports company and union
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 3:17 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has written to the parties involved in the industrial dispute at the Ports of Auckland advising them of his expectation that they abide by the recommendations of the facilitator in the dispute. More >>
Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board appoints new chair
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 3:06 pm | Auckland Council
Simon Randall is the new chair of Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board after a unanimous vote by the board saw him elected at their 27 November business meeting. Inaugural chair Leila Boyle will remain a member of the board. More >>
Hauraki Gulf islands celebrate being pest-free
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 11:31 am | Auckland Council
The world’s first detection dog for Argentine ants will feature at an event to celebrate the first anniversary of a biosecurity accreditation system for ferries and other commercial vessels visiting pest-free islands in the Hauraki Gulf Marine ... More >>
Auckland Council scoops top prizes at NZRA awards
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 11:00 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council parks, recreation and leisure staff have been awarded some of the highest industry recognition on offer. At last week’s New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) conference, council staff, both individuals and teams, and council programmes ... More >>
Council call centre open 24/7 over the holidays
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 10:11 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s 24-hour call centre will operate as usual throughout the entire holiday period, available seven days a week including statuary holidays. More >>
Auckland Council and DOC Sign Historic Agreement
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 4:24 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 27 November 2011 Auckland Council and DOC Sign Historic Agreement Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation (DOC) have announced a new partnership that will strengthen the management of Auckland’s open spaces, natural heritage ... More >>
Great Barrier kids illustrate Christmas for Mayor
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 12:03 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 27 November 2012 Great Barrier kids illustrate Christmas for Mayor Artwork by four Great Barrier Island school children will feature on Mayor Len Brown and the Auckland Council’s Christmas cards this year. The council and Len Brown ... More >>
Auckland Council’s strong credit ratings reaffirmed
Monday, 26 November 2012, 4:48 pm | Auckland Council
Two of the world’s largest credit rating agencies have reaffirmed Auckland Council’s credit ratings, following annual reviews, leaving the biggest local body in Australasia as one of the highest-rated entities in New Zealand. More >>
