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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 199]
Making and creating in the open air
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 1:58 pm | Auckland Council
Makers and creators have one week remaining to get their applications in for the 2012 regional parks’ artist in residency programme – applications close on Friday 17 February. More >>
Auckland welcomes its 1.5 millionth citizen
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 11:50 am | Auckland Council
The Mayor has welcomed the baby chosen as Auckland’s 1.5 millionth citizen this morning at Middlemore Hospital. Ramonah Patience Toomalatai was born a healthy 9 pounds 9 ounces at 4.36am in Middlemore’s Maternity Ward to proud parents Sulia ... More >>
Art Exchange to Help Mangere Children
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 6:41 pm | Auckland Council
Art Exchange to Help Mangere Children An artists’ collective is running an inspiring exhibition that aims to help Mangere children this winter. The new project called SEEK, encourages people to donate pre-loved children’s winter clothing, in exchange ... More >>
Aucklanders urged to explore our precious wetlands
Friday, 27 January 2012, 2:44 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are being encouraged to explore Auckland’s precious remaining wetlands with World Wetlands Day coming up next month, themed ‘wetlands and tourism’. More >>
Huge Line-up for South Auckland Waitangi Day celebrations
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 9:54 am | Auckland Council
More than 40,000 people are expected to flock to Barry Curtis Park, in Flat Bush, for Toi o Manukau’s annual Waitangi Day family celebration. This year’s line up includes New Zealand reggae giants Katchafire, rising international star David ... More >>
Dresden Dolls gig hits Central Library
Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 4:19 pm | Auckland Council
US punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls will be hitting Auckland Central Library with a ‘ninja gig’ this Friday (27 January) at 2pm. “These gigs are small-scale acoustic sets with no major set-up and offer a short intimate musical experience ... More >>
Titirangi’s Lopdell House redevelopment to start this year
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 3:55 pm | Auckland Council
Titirangi’s $19 million Lopdell project is moving to the building consent phase following agreement from Auckland Council’s strategy and finance committee and the Waitakere Ranges Local Board. More >>
Dogs lead the way on bylaw review
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 2:48 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are invited to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposal to introduce a new dog policy and bylaw for the region. Between Thursday 26 January and Monday 27 February , people can give their feedback on proposals that aim to harmonise the ... More >>
Auckland Council removes camping gear from occupation sites
Monday, 23 January 2012, 11:30 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council removes camping gear from occupation sites Auckland Council has today removed equipment and vehicles from public spaces being used as campsites under the Occupy Auckland banner. This morning, council’s warranted officers served notices ... More >>
Environment the winner from Auckland Council fund
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 3:30 pm | Auckland Council
More than 70 community projects aimed at protecting and improving Auckland’s environment and heritage have received grants in the latest round of annual funding from Auckland Council’s Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF). More >>
New Year, new baby at Auckland Zoo
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 12:32 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Zoo has welcomed its 30th giraffe calf, with a female calf born on Monday, 16 January. The newcomer is the fourth offspring of 10-year-old mum Rukiya and 13-year-old Zabulu, who are also parents to Jelani – now at Werribee Open Range Zoo, and Forrest ... More >>
Auckland Libraries celebrates Year of the Dragon
Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 10:28 am | Auckland Council
What do story books, tai chi and dragons have in common? They all feature in this year’s lunar New Year celebrations at libraries across the Auckland region. This year is the Year of the Dragon and Auckland Libraries has a programme of free activities, ... More >>
Don’t miss chance to have say on waste plan
Monday, 16 January 2012, 4:23 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders who want their say on how waste is tackled in the region have a fortnight left to make a submission on the draft Auckland Council Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. More >>
Auckland: Changes to rubbish and recycling collections
Monday, 16 January 2012, 10:57 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is advising residents that, for two weeks commencing Monday 30 January, all its regular kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collections will be one day later than usual due to the Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day public holidays. More >>
Huge line-up for South Auckland Waitangi Day celebrations
Tuesday, 10 January 2012, 1:32 pm | Auckland Council
Huge line-up announced for South Auckland Waitangi Day celebrations More than 40,000 people are expected to flock to Barry Curtis Park, in Flat Bush, for Toi o Manukau’s annual Waitangi Day family celebration. This year’s line up includes New Zealand ... More >>
New Year brings exciting new developments for New Lynn
Tuesday, 10 January 2012, 1:03 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Transport is starting work on transforming the tired and under-utilised back street of McCrae Way into a pedestrian-friendly shared space, while work begins on a large, architecturally-designed, commercial development on Totara Avenue, outside ... More >>
Young people pick up on Auckland’s waste problems
Tuesday, 10 January 2012, 11:13 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s draft waste plan was the inspiration behind a competition aimed at getting young people involved in tackling Auckland’s waste issues. Local youth organisation, Innercredits, held the competition encouraging young people to comment ... More >>
Auckland’s Birthday Gift to You
Wednesday, 4 January 2012, 3:24 pm | Auckland Council
Media release 4 January 2012 Auckland’s Birthday Gift to You Auckland celebrates its 172nd birthday with citywide celebrations from 28 - 30 January 2012. Auckland Anniversary Weekend sees four significant events taking place around Auckland - the ... More >>
Council to progress legal options for ending occupation
Friday, 23 December 2011, 11:14 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council will continue to progress its legal options for ending the occupation of Aotea Square. The Auckland District Court issued an order that the protestors should cease residing in Aotea Square, and also remove the various illegal structures. More >>
Court orders Occupy Auckland to vacate Aotea Square
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 12:22 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council welcomes the court’s decision to grant its application for a permanent injunction to end the occupation of Aotea Square. The judge this morning ordered the Occupy Auckland protestors to cease residing in Aotea Square, and to remove all ... More >>
