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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 190]
Mayor cultivates tree planting programme for schools
Friday, 6 May 2011, 4:43 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has released a report outlining how an Auckland wide Schools Tree Planting Programme will take shape. Identified as one of the Mayor’s 100 Projects, a review will now take place to provide options on how best to deliver a programme that benefits ... More >>
Rugby World Cup paves the way for a more accessible AKLD
Friday, 6 May 2011, 2:15 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Len Brown says the city's Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) Accessibility Programme will lead to the city becoming more accessible for everyone. The programme, launched today, aims to ensure all Aucklanders and visitors to our region during ... More >>
Albany community meeting with Mayor
Friday, 6 May 2011, 11:40 am | Auckland Council
The Mayor is inviting Albany locals to an informal community meeting on Thursday 19 May. The 6.30pm meeting at the Albany Senior High School theatre is one in a series of regular ‘town hall meetings’ the Mayor holds around Auckland to connect with ... More >>
Auckland Celebrates Breakers Win With Parade
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 4:50 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is proud to support the NZ Breakers and in a show of the team’s recent achievement is celebrating with a special parade tomorrow. Basketball fans will have the opportunity to bow to the Breakers at the Queen St parade at 12pm. More >>
Step forward for Auckland heritage protection
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 4:39 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Parks, Recreation and Heritage Forum this afternoon recommended setting up a Heritage Advisory Panel. More >>
Auckland Civil Defence - Albany tornado update #6
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 3:47 pm | Auckland Council
Over 200 properties have been inspected by Auckland Council building inspectors. Civil Defence is working with organisations and agencies to support the residents impacted by the tornado. More >>
Another step towards a Harbour Bridge pathway
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 3:16 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Transport Committee has endorsed establishing a technical steering group to investigate access for pedestrians across the Harbour Bridge. The proposed members of the Auckland Harbour Bridge Pathway Technical Steering Group are the council, ... More >>
Auckland Civil Defence - Albany tornado update 5
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 10:37 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) has transitioned from response to recovery following the tornado that struck Albany yesterday afternoon. More >>
Civil Defence - Albany tornado update #4 06:30 4/5/11
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 9:25 am | Auckland Council
Recovery and cleanup work is still underway on the North Shore after yesterday’s tornado in the Albany area north of Auckland. More >>
Civil Defence - Albany tornado update #3 10:30pm 3/5/11
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 9:23 am | Auckland Council
A tornado hit Albany Mega Centre and Roseberry Avenue, Birkenhead on Auckland’s North Shore this afternoon, causing one death, 14 injuries and significant damage to commercial buildings and residential housing. More >>
North Shore Events Centre open to receive evacuees
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 7:00 pm | Auckland Council
North Shore Events Centre open to receive evacuees A tornado has severely affected the Albany Mega Centre on Auckland’s North Shore. The extreme weather event, which hit at approximately 3.15pm this afternoon, has caused damage to the buildings, including ... More >>
Tornado Hits North Shore
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 5:21 pm | Auckland Council
A tornado has severely affected the Albany Mega Centre on Auckland’s North Shore. The extreme weather event, which hit at approximately 3.15pm this afternoon, has caused damage to the buildings, including the mall, in the popular shopping area. More >>
Post Your Vote and Have Your Say
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 4:28 pm | Auckland Council
Howick Ward voters will receive their voting documents for the Howick Ward by-election later this week. The 92,000 eligible Howick voters will have until noon on Friday, 27 May to choose their candidate to sit on the Council’s governing body. More >>
Details of Breakers' Queen Street Parade
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 3:27 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has announced more details of the parade up Queen Street on Friday to mark the Burger King NZ Breakers' historic win in the Grand Final of the Australian NBL. More >>
Ethnic peoples forums on Auckland’s future
Friday, 29 April 2011, 12:39 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel are to host two half day forums for ethnic people to give their views on how to meet the Mayor’s vision of Auckland becoming the world’s most liveable city. More >>
Mayor backing Auckland royalty in make-or-breaker
Friday, 29 April 2011, 10:49 am | Auckland Council
The Mayor will again be courtside in tonight's make-or-breaker at the North Shore Events Centre to show his support and the support of all of Auckland for the Breakers as they take on the Cairns Taipans in Game Three of the Australian NBL Grand Final. More >>
Ethnic peoples forums on Auckland’s future
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 3:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel are to host two half day forums for ethnic people to give their views on how to meet the Mayor’s vision of Auckland becoming the world’s most liveable city. More >>
Ethnic peoples forums on Auckland’s future
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 1:49 pm | Auckland Council
Ethnic peoples forums on Auckland’s future Auckland Council’s Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel are to host two half day forums for ethnic people to give their views on how to meet the Mayor’s vision of Auckland becoming the world’s most liveable ... More >>
Pacific fono debate Auckland’s future
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 1:48 pm | Auckland Council
The Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel, with the support of the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs and Auckland Council, will host four Pacific fono, or forums, on the Auckland Unleashed discussion document. More >>
More Accolades for Birkenhead Library & Civic Centre
Tuesday, 26 April 2011, 4:20 pm | Auckland Council
The award-winning Birkenhead Library and Civic Centre has been described as a community treasure by the Chair of the local board. More >>
