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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 191]
Glen Innes Music & Arts Centre UPDATE
Friday, 29 June 2012, 6:48 pm | Auckland Council
Welcome to this update on the Glen Innes Music and Arts Centre. In this update the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board is delighted to announce: • funding of $8m to build the centre has been confirmed in Council’s Long-term Plan • a design and master ... More >>
Investing in Auckland’s future
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 4:40 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 28 June 2012 Investing in Auckland’s future The Auckland Council formally adopted its Long-term Plan (LTP) today, cementing the Mayor’s vision for Auckland to become the world’s most liveable city. The scale of investment across ... More >>
Council seeks greater public input on Unitary Plan
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 10:01 am | Auckland Council
Providing greater opportunity for Aucklanders to have their say is at the heart of Auckland Council’s proposed changes to the Unitary Plan process. The Unitary Plan replaces the district plans and regional policies of the eight former councils. The ... More >>
Progress on tackling central city alcohol issues
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 3:43 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 27 June 2012 Progress on tackling central city alcohol issues Work is progressing well in three keys areas to minimise alcohol-related harm in central Auckland, based on an action plan developed by the Mayoral Taskforce. The Mayoral ... More >>
Two out of three Aucklanders back the City Rail Link
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 12:13 pm | Auckland Council
Two out of three Aucklanders support the City Rail Link (CRL) according to independent research released yesterday. Research New Zealand asked Aucklanders whether they approve or disapprove of Auckland Council’s plans to build an inner-city underground ... More >>
Mayor leads trade mission to Pacific
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 10:18 am | Auckland Council
News Release 27 June 2012 Mayor leads trade mission to Pacific A group of prominent Auckland business leaders head to Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands next week, led by Len Brown, Mayor of the city with the largest Pacific population in the world. ... More >>
Loads of laughs at Central City Library
Monday, 25 June 2012, 2:19 pm | Auckland Council
Loads of laughs at Central City Library A very funny exhibition with great comedy value is on display for just a few more weeks at Auckland’s Central City Library. The ‘Joking Aside’ exhibition features satirical illustrations, cartoons, drawings ... More >>
Auckland Art Gallery Wins International Award
Monday, 25 June 2012, 9:25 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki has won the International Award for Architectural Excellence from The Royal Institute of British Architects – the first time a New Zealand building has won. More >>
New Chair for Auckland Transport
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 5:08 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 21 June 2012 New Chair for Auckland Transport The Mayor has named Lester Levy as the new chair of council controlled organisation, Auckland Transport (AT). Dr Levy comes to the role after extensive management and governance experience in ... More >>
Coordinated Steps To Minimise Alcohol Harm
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 4:47 pm | Auckland Council
News Release 21 June 2012 Coordinated Steps To Minimise Alcohol Harm The region’s first alcohol harm reduction strategy has been adopted by Auckland Council, reinforcing the proposed actions from the Mayor’s alcohol and community safety taskforce. The ... More >>
Celebrate Matariki at Auckland Libraries
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 4:24 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 21 June 2012 Celebrate Matariki at Auckland Libraries Auckland Libraries is celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year, at libraries across the region with more than 150 free events, demonstrations and a special exhibition of treasured Māori ... More >>
Council votes to step up focus on heritage matters
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 3:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Regional Development and Operations Committee (RDOC) has agreed unanimously on a raft of recommendations to strengthen the focus on built heritage through the planning process. More >>
Auckland ready to tackle waste
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 4:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland now has its first region-wide plan for tackling waste to reduce harm to the environment and help ensure Auckland is the world’s most liveable city. More >>
Candice Stock ‘wheelchair art’ in side way
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 1:16 pm | Auckland Council
When walking past Artstation on Ponsonby Road, make sure you check out the Youth Art Committee’s (YAC) latest offering, How we Roll , an installation by Candice Stock. More >>
Be part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 3:21 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is calling for submissions from event organisers, community groups and organisations to be part of the annual Auckland Heritage Festival taking place this year from 29 September until 14 October 2012. Every year we celebrate Auckland’s ... More >>
First grants from Mayoress’ Fund for Youth
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 1:33 pm | Auckland Council
Office of the Mayor News Release 19 June 2012 First grants from Mayoress’ Fund for Youth Nearly $150,000 is going towards boosting young Aucklanders’ health, wellbeing and career prospects from the Mayoress’ Fund for Youth Mayoress Shan ... More >>
Upper North Island ports study commences
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 11:58 am | Auckland Council
An independent technical study on the current and future freight demand for ports and ports-related infrastructure in the upper North Island will begin this month, following the appointment of PriceWaterhouseCoopers to undertake the study. More >>
Auckland: Tepid Baths grand opening next week
Friday, 15 June 2012, 2:24 pm | Auckland Council
The doors to Auckland’s iconic Tepid Baths will open to the public once again on Saturday 23 June after an ambitious $15.8 million restoration and upgrade. Mayor Len Brown and Waitemata Local Board Chair Shale Chambers will officially reopen the ... More >>
Mayor takes action on central city alcohol issues
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 4:45 pm | Auckland Council
The taskforce established by the Mayor have today agreed on actions to reduce alcohol-related antisocial behaviour on Auckland’s inner-city streets. ”As Aucklanders, we own this street – it’s the heart of our city – we have a right to expect the city ... More >>
Penrose to breathe easier
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 2:46 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown says the people of Penrose can breathe a sigh of relief following a joint effort by Auckland Council and Tasman Insulation to reduce a major steam plume in the suburb. More >>
