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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 185]
Assurance over council budget savings
Monday, 1 October 2012, 3:50 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
News Release 1 October 2012 Assurance over council budget savings The Mayor has moved to correct any confusion about the budget and rates setting process for the coming year. Len Brown has expressed his determination to keep average rates increases ... More >>
Auckland Council deals to Dutch elm tree disease outbreak
Monday, 1 October 2012, 10:04 am | Auckland Council
Media release 1 October 2012 Auckland Council deals to Dutch elm tree disease outbreak in Whitford Auckland Council has confirmed that more than 50 elm trees in Whitford have been found to have Dutch elm disease, a destructive and fast spreading disease ... More >>
Mayor to celebrate Chinese National Day
Friday, 28 September 2012, 3:15 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor of Auckland is congratulating the People’s Republic of China on the 63rd anniversary of its proclamation in 1949. Len Brown’s comments come as China and New Zealand celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations. More >>
Yee-ha! It’s Ambury Farm Day time again
Friday, 28 September 2012, 11:00 am | Auckland Council
Media release 28 September 2012 Yee-ha! It’s Ambury Farm Day time again It is Ambury Farm Day time again so mark Sunday 7 October on the calendar and dust off your gumboots for another great day of family fun on the farm. “We’ve been doing ... More >>
Tepid Baths win prestigious award
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 4:16 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s iconic Tepid Baths has won the New Zealand Project Management Institute’s (PMINZ) Public Sector Project of the Year award. The award, presented at the PMINZ Project Management Awards on Tuesday 25 September in Wellington, recognised ... More >>
More consultation on stadium report
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 4:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council will undertake further public consultation on a report on the future of Auckland’s major stadiums prepared by council controlled organisation Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA). More >>
Board on right path for Kaipatiki walking network
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 1:20 pm | Auckland Council
Better walking and cycling routes are a step closer after the Kaipatiki Local Board adopted the Kaipatiki Connections Network Plan and endorsed its implementation yesterday (Wednesday 26 September). More >>
Alcohol law reform offers hope to communities
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 5:00 pm | Auckland Council
Parliament is being urged by the Mayor of Auckland to pass the alcohol law reform legislation as soon as possible to give communities certainty about the way forward. More >>
Books galore go out the door
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 4:44 pm | Auckland Council
It’s time once again for the Central City Library’s popular bi-annual book sale and book-lovers can bag a bargain from 1-7 October. Kate Roberts, Central City Library Manager, says there will be a wide range of books, CDs, DVDs and magazines priced ... More >>
Auckland Council welcomes sport and recreation youth survey
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 2:32 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 25 September 2012 Auckland Council welcomes sport and recreation youth survey findings Auckland Council has welcomed the findings of the most comprehensive survey ever done into the place of sport and recreation in the lives of young New ... More >>
Military man leads seminar on researching military records
Monday, 24 September 2012, 4:17 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 24 September 2012 Military man leads seminar on researching military records A retired army commander is using his expert knowledge to help people find out about their relatives who served in the military. Graeme Wilson, a former commander ... More >>
Inaugural Sir John Logan Campbell Lecture
Monday, 24 September 2012, 2:47 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
News Release 24 September 2012 Inaugural Sir John Logan Campbell Lecture Mayor Len Brown is initiating a new annual lecture to honour the memory and legacy of the ‘father of Auckland’, Sir John Logan Campbell. The inaugural lecture, on Friday at the ... More >>
Summer events season kicks off in Auckland
Monday, 24 September 2012, 12:20 pm | Auckland Council
It’s no secret that Aucklanders love events – and from next week you can indulge your passion for music, culture and festivals with the start of the summer events programme. More >>
Initiative on domestic violence and child abuse praised
Friday, 21 September 2012, 10:20 am | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
21 September 2012 Initiative on domestic violence and child abuse praised The Mayor of Auckland has welcomed an independent inquiry into domestic violence and child abuse launched by entrepreneur and philanthropist, Owen Glenn. It follows the announcement ... More >>
New Zealand ShakeOut, one week to go!
Thursday, 20 September 2012, 5:08 pm | Auckland Council
At 9:26am on September 26, nationwide broadcasters and many shops and businesses will play the civil defence “sting” to start New Zealand ShakeOut, our first ever nationwide earthquake drill. More >>
Victoria Wharf Closed Until Repair Works Are Complete
Thursday, 20 September 2012, 4:16 pm | Auckland Council
Victoria Wharf Closed Until Repair Works Are Complete Victoria Wharf in Devonport was closed to all public access on Wednesday 19 September and will remain closed until repair and renewal work is complete. In the last 12 months investigations into ... More >>
Auckland’s new civil defence mobile app tops the charts
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 5:26 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Civil Defence’s new mobile phone apps have jumped straight to the top of the download charts. More >>
Local Board Fights Against Alcohol Abuse
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 3:47 pm | Auckland Council
MEDIA STATEMENT, September 19, 2012 Local Board Fights Against Alcohol Abuse The Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board of Auckland Council voted unanimously last night, to continue objecting to any new applications for off-license liquor and renewals of ... More >>
Mayor rules out bans on lolly scrambles
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 1:08 pm | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
News Release 19 September 2012 Mayor rules out bans on lolly scrambles The Mayor has ruled out any bylaws banning lolly scrambles, water pistols or participants who are under five years old from Santa Parades, nor will their restriction be a condition ... More >>
NZ’s first public alert system with mobile apps
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 5:01 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Civil Defence, a division of Auckland Council is today launching a new public alert system for the entire region to better prepare for natural disasters, which includes targeting the estimated half million Aucklanders using smartphones. More >>
