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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 198]
Pukekohe town centre gets cameras
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 5:11 pm | Auckland Council
The CCTV cameras installed recently in Pukekohe’s town centre to reduce crime and nuisance behaviour are already paying off. More >>
Auckland: Hazardous waste collections starting soon
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 4:33 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s annual Hazmobile collections start next month, offering Aucklanders a chance to get rid of their household hazardous waste free-of-change. More >>
Mayor in the Chair at Auckland University
Monday, 27 February 2012, 2:32 pm | Auckland Council
Media Release 27 February 2012 Mayor in the Chair at Auckland University Len Brown is looking forward to hearing what students think about their region, their council and its plans for the future during his next Mayor in the Chair on Friday 9 March. ... More >>
Birkenhead pool closed for upgrade
Monday, 27 February 2012, 12:49 pm | Auckland Council
North Shore Leisure’s Birkenhead pool will be closed for four weeks from 12 March to 9 April for painting and refurbishing. "In order to continue to provide best quality facilities to our customers, we need to close the aquatics area for maintenance and ... More >>
Auckland: New town centre gets the green light
Monday, 27 February 2012, 10:28 am | Auckland Council
Employment, retail and housing opportunities are all set to be delivered to the greater Flat Bush area, with the announcement Ormiston Town Centre plans are now approved. More >>
Alternative transport funding options online
Friday, 24 February 2012, 5:19 pm | Auckland Council
One of the most important documents to shape the future of Auckland is now available online at the Auckland Council website. More >>
Have your say on creating a better future for Auckland
Friday, 24 February 2012, 1:04 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders can now have their say on proposals included in Auckland Council’s first draft Long-term Plan (LTP) 2012-2022. More >>
Get ready to build it right from 1 March
Friday, 24 February 2012, 12:47 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is encouraging homeowners and members of the building industry to ensure they are up to speed with the Government’s new residential building rules coming into force next week. More >>
Melbourne city visionary in Auckland
Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 3:55 pm | Auckland Council
Melbourne has been voted the world’s most liveable city three times, and much of the credit for this lies with Professor Rob Adams, a major force in urban design in Australia and worldwide. Hailing from Zimbabwe, Adams has been instrumental in ... More >>
New sculpture enlivens Symonds St overbridge
Monday, 20 February 2012, 4:54 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s Learning Quarter will soon be home to a new public artwork entitled Loafers , by renowned New Zealand sculptor Francis Upritchard. More >>
Hui seeks to address family and sexual violence in Auckland
Monday, 20 February 2012, 3:22 pm | Auckland Council
Media Release 20 February 2012 Hui seeks to address family and sexual violence in Auckland Auckland Council’s role in the prevention of family and sexual violence is the topic of a unique hui to be held at Orakei Marae on 2 March. The hui marks ... More >>
Standard & Poors affirms Auckland Council “AA” credit rating
Monday, 20 February 2012, 1:54 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is pleased that credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s, has affirmed its long-term rating at AA stable today, after reviewing its draft Long Term Plan financial projections. More >>
Ten-year plan paves way for Auckland’s transformation
Wednesday, 15 February 2012, 6:31 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 15 February 2012 Ten-year plan paves way for Auckland’s transformation The adoption of Auckland Council’s first draft Long-term Plan 2012-2022 (LTP) today signals the start of Auckland’s transformation. After months of discussion, the ... More >>
Record numbers to sculpture show
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 3:46 pm | Auckland Council
Around 360,000 visitors passed through the Auckland Botanic Gardens’ gates this summer to see the third biennial Sculpture in the Gardens exhibition The exhibition, which closed last Sunday, drew a record number of people from across the Auckland ... More >>
Making music at Mahurangi
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 12:48 pm | Auckland Council
Composer Claire Cowan will be premiering her work as the 2011 regional parks artist in residence at a special concert on the Mahurangi Harbour next month. Claire’s music is flavoured by her eight-week residency at the Scott Homestead at Scotts Landing ... More >>
Finish line looms for feedback on dog rules
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 10:58 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders wanting to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposed policy and bylaw on dogs have until 27 February to make a submission. “We are delighted with the response from the public with more than 3000 submissions within the first two ... More >>
Funding Available for Creative Communities
Monday, 13 February 2012, 11:46 am | Auckland Council
Communities and individuals throughout Auckland are being encouraged to apply for the latest funding round for the Creative Communities Scheme. The grant helps local communities create and present art projects or events that support diversity, young ... More >>
Auckland Council considers rates transition options
Monday, 13 February 2012, 9:33 am | Auckland Council
Office of the Mayor News Release 13 February 2012 Auckland Council considers rates transition options Auckland Council is to consider seeking government support to ensure the move to a single rating system is fair and balanced. A single rating system ... More >>
Paying for Auckland’s Future Transport
Monday, 13 February 2012, 9:26 am | Auckland Council
Office of the Mayor News Release 13 February 2012 Getting Auckland Moving: Paying for Auckland’s Future Transport Aucklanders are being asked how they believe major transport projects should be funded. This week Auckland Council’s Strategy and ... More >>
Applications open for charity ball money
Friday, 10 February 2012, 5:12 pm | Auckland Council
Money raised by the inaugural Mayoress’ Charity Gala Ball will soon be available to groups working with young Aucklanders as applications for grants are now open. More >>
