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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 184]
Living Room line-up will impress all guests
Monday, 15 October 2012, 9:44 am | Auckland Council
The city centre will soon be alive with an impressive line-up of freestyle riders, go-go dancers, tappers, acrobats and more when the Living Room festival kicks off for 2012. This year, the free annual public art and performance festival running ... More >>
Auckland Trade Mission to Korea already yielding results
Monday, 15 October 2012, 9:11 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
Office of the Mayor Media Release 14 October 2012 Auckland Trade Mission to Korea already yielding results More >>
Auckland Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP)
Friday, 12 October 2012, 5:29 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) Transforming Auckland’s current complex mix of public transport services into a mature city-wide network of connected, reliable and frequent services is a key proposal of the Auckland Regional Public ... More >>
Record crowds flock to Ambury Farm Day
Friday, 12 October 2012, 12:03 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 12 October 2012 Record crowds flock to Ambury Farm Day The final numbers are in; confirming this year’s Ambury Farm Day at Ambury Regional Park has smashed all previous records. An impressive 38,000 Aucklanders headed to the farm park at ... More >>
Music in Parks returns for its 19th summer
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 4:47 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 11 October 2012 Music in Parks returns for its 19th summer Music in Parks is back this summer providing Aucklanders with the opportunity to enjoy free music and a good time for the 19th year in a row. This Music in Parks season is spread ... More >>
Council sets graduated fines for littering
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 4:14 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 11 October 2012 Council sets graduated fines for littering Auckland Council has introduced a new graduated infringement fines system for those caught illegally dumping and littering. The council’s Regulatory and Bylaws Committee ... More >>
Plans in action for city centre retail
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 4:18 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 10 October 2012 Plans in action for city centre retail A joint initiative to boost the local economy and retail environment in the city centre has been announced by Auckland Council and Heart of the City. An overview of the draft City Centre Retail ... More >>
Check for Labour Day changes to rubbish collections
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 4:17 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 10 October 2012 Check for Labour Day changes to rubbish and r ecycling collections Auckland Council is reminding residents and businesses to check for changes to some kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collection schedules after Labour Day. ... More >>
Progress continues towards free pools for kids in Auckland
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 10:58 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is on schedule to implement free access to its swimming pools for children in April 2013. The council’s Parks, Recreation and Heritage Forum considered operating guidelines for the initiative yesterday. More >>
Population projections back need for investment in Auckland
Monday, 8 October 2012, 4:06 pm | Auckland Council
The latest population projections are proof of the need for Auckland to plan and invest for its future according to Auckland’s Deputy Mayor. More >>
Think outside the cardboard box this World Homeless Day
Monday, 8 October 2012, 2:54 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 08 October 2012 Think outside the cardboard box this World Homeless Day There’s more to homelessness than sleeping in a cardboard box, and this Wednesday 10 October the invisibility of homelessness will be lifted when the needs of homeless ... More >>
Greater area of authority for Auckland Rural Fire
Monday, 8 October 2012, 1:29 pm | Auckland Council
A more consistent approach to rural fire safety is now in force, following the announcement of the newly formed Auckland enlarged Rural Fire District. More >>
Southside Gig opens Southside Arts Festival this Saturday
Monday, 8 October 2012, 11:26 am | Auckland Council
Monday 8 October 2012 - The much anticipated Southside Arts Festival opens this week and Auckland Council, which organises the festival, says it will be a rare opportunity to see top Kiwi artists perform live before they leave for overseas work. More >>
Tough schedule for Auckland trade mission
Sunday, 7 October 2012, 6:01 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
News Release Office of the Mayor 7 October 2012 Tough schedule for Auckland trade mission to Korea and Taiwan The Mayor and delegates of 17 Auckland businesses and organisations face a tough schedule on a five-city trade mission to Korea and Taiwan ... More >>
Mayor Urges Aucklanders To Have Their Say
Friday, 5 October 2012, 1:25 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
5 October 2012 Mayor Urges Aucklanders To Have Their Say The Mayor is encouraging Aucklanders to have their say on the future of public transport in the new Auckland. The transformation of our current complex mix of public transport services into an ... More >>
Opinions sought on Pacific Events Centre funding
Friday, 5 October 2012, 11:18 am | Auckland Council
Media release 05 October 2012 Opinions sought on TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre funding Aucklanders will soon get the chance to have their say on whether proceeds of a land sale should be used for stage two of Manukau's TelstraClear Pacific events ... More >>
Auckland Council considers retail bond issue
Friday, 5 October 2012, 9:48 am | Auckland Council
Media release 5 October 2012 Auckland Council considers retail bond issue Auckland Council is considering making an offer of fixed-rate secured bonds to the public and is seeking preliminary indications of interest. The bonds would form part of ... More >>
Community hui on Paying Family Carers
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 3:29 pm | Auckland Council
Community hui: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the consultation on Paying Family Carers to Provide Disability Support More >>
Auckland’s new trains on track
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 3:28 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
News Release 3 October 2012 Auckland’s new trains on track The first of Auckland’s fleet of new electric trains are on track to arrive from Spain within 12 months. In a report to this morning’s Auckland Council Transport Committee, it was confirmed ... More >>
Mayor welcomes decline in Auckland crime
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 10:15 am | Auckland Council
2 October 2012 Mayor welcomes decline in Auckland crime The Mayor has welcomed the latest Police crime figures indicating an overall decline in across Auckland’s three police districts. Reported crime across Waitemata, Auckland City and Counties ... More >>
