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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 187]
Reduced Prices at Stardome
Monday, 27 June 2011, 5:16 pm | Auckland Council
Visiting Auckland’s Stardome Observatory & Planetarium is now a whole lot cheaper, thanks to Auckland Council. More >>
Orakei Local Board: New report sets out key achievements
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 2:48 pm | Auckland Council
Orakei Local Board is delivering key projects and will make itself accountable to local ratepayers with a new series of half-yearly reports launched last night, says board chair Desley Simpson. More >>
Nikon Auckland Photo Day winner sees the light
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 3:23 pm | Auckland Council
With over 1350 entries in the competition, Mareea Paterson’s photo, “Boy sees light”, was the standout, depicting a young boy inspecting the lighting at Britomart, in downtown Auckland. More >>
Sir Peter Blake's Legacy Lives On
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 9:02 am | Auckland Council
2011 marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Sir Peter Blake, one of New Zealand's most respected and admired yachtsmen and leaders. More >>
Leading water expert in Auckland
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 9:41 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council in association with GHD Ltd presents Professor Hans Schreier, one of the world's leading experts on water use and source water protection. More >>
New First XV member among top line-up for Fanzones
Friday, 17 June 2011, 2:31 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland pop sensation Dane Rumble is the newest member of Auckland Mayor Len Brown’s First XV - a team of 15 distinguished Aucklanders that advocates the city’s role as the hub of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011). The best male artist at last year’s ... More >>
Be part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2011
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 3:55 pm | Auckland Council
Plans are underway for this year's Auckland Heritage Festival, which will take place from 17 September to 2 October 2011 and Auckland Council is inviting you to be a part of it. More >>
Thousands have their say on Auckland Unleashed
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 5:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Unleashed, the discussion document to kick-start the Auckland Plan guiding the city’s growth and development over the next 30 years, received nearly 4000 pieces of feedback from residents and stakeholders. More >>
Reduced borrowing costs could save council $10million a year
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 1:55 pm | Auckland Council
Savings to Auckland Council of up to $10 million a year in borrowing costs would result from the passing of the Local Government Borrowing Bill, members of the Future Vision Committee heard today. More >>
No prosecutions for Palace Hotel collapse
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 9:22 am | Auckland Council
No prosecutions against any of the companies or individuals involved will be undertaken in relation to the collapse of the Palace Hotel in November last year. More >>
Government support to tackle homelessness welcomed
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 2:46 pm | Auckland Council
Councillor Dr Cathy Casey is pleased the Government will consider its suggestion for a nationwide approach to tackle the issue of homelessness. More >>
Piha to Host Writer's And Reader's Season
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 12:43 pm | Auckland Council
Some big names in the literary world will be making appearances on the wild west coast this winter - as part of the inagaural Writer's and Reader's Festival, hosted by the Piha Library Trust. More >>
Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel chair elected
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 10:02 am | Auckland Council
Dr Camille Nakhid, a senior lecturer at AUT University, has been elected chair of Auckland Council's Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel. More >>
Auckland Mayor in the Chair in New Lynn
Monday, 13 June 2011, 12:00 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown is heading to New Lynn for his next Mayor in the Chair session on Friday (17 June). More >>
Convention Centre will boost Auckland economy
Sunday, 12 June 2011, 1:29 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor says the New Zealand International Convention Centre will attract more than 180,000 delegates a year to Auckland, providing a significant boost to our tourism sector. More >>
Auckland city centre....your verdict so far
Friday, 10 June 2011, 4:33 pm | Auckland Council
Tourists need more sign posts! Where are the bike stands? More free stuff for students and kids to do. Why do the shops close so early? The form and design of the city needs a serious boost Make it easier to walk around Do something with the empty building ... More >>
Heritage and environmental funds now open
Friday, 10 June 2011, 9:24 am | Auckland Council
Applications are now open for a range of Auckland Council funds aimed at supporting community-driven environment initiatives and preserving the region’s rich heritage. More >>
World's most liveable city must also be most visitable
Friday, 10 June 2011, 9:17 am | Auckland Council
The Mayor is calling for Auckland to be the world's most visitable, as well as the most liveable city, and warns we need to lift our game. More >>
Avondale community meeting with Mayor
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 12:39 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is inviting Avondale locals to an informal community meeting on Tuesday 28 June. More >>
Watercare Status Update
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 11:33 am | Watercare Services
For your information here is a short update on status on work and developments at the Hunua 4 project site in Onehunga as at 11am this morning. More >>
