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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 204]
Forum hears of economic growth projects
Friday, 16 September 2011, 12:21 pm | Auckland Council
Plans to boost the visitor economy in the Auckland region, the success of two southern business improvement districts and an update on the rollout of ultra fast broadband (UFB) were reported to Auckland Council’s Economic Forum this week. More >>
Queens Wharf Fanzone extension & closure of part of Quay St
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 11:57 pm | Auckland Council
Quay Street will be closed between Britomart Place and Lower Hobson Street to enhance movement and pedestrian safety. Feeder streets - Lower Albert, Lower Hobson, Tyler Street, Gore Street and Commerce Street (between Customs Street and Quay Street) ... More >>
Applications for extended Queens Wharf Fanzone now open
Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 1:30 pm | Auckland Council
The Ministry of Economic Development has submitted an application to the Rugby World Cup Authority to be approved under Part 4 of the Rugby World Cup 2011 (Empowering) Act 2010. More >>
Auckland launches Wi-Fi world first
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 5:02 pm | Auckland Council
The world’s first fully integrated metropolitan Wi-Fi system, including free roaming Wi-Fi access across the central city and on public transport, has gone live in Auckland. The city Wi-Fi network extends across all Link buses and some trains, with the announcement ... More >>
Maori, Pacific, Asian wardens to patrol Rugby World Cup 2011
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 2:23 pm | Auckland Council
Maori, Pacific and Asian wardens will from Friday accompany police patrolling the four Rugby World Cup 2011 fanzones across the Auckland region. The pool of 114 wardens will be deployed to cover Rugby World Cup fanzones including wider Auckland CBD areas ... More >>
Te Wao Nui at Auckland Zoo offers unique experience of NZ
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 11:14 am | Auckland Council
Te Wao Nui, a $16m New Zealand precinct at Auckland Zoo offering visitors a unique experience of the country's animals, plants and culture, will be officially opened by the Mayor of Auckland Council Len Brown this Saturday at 1pm. More >>
Local Board urban design champions put to work
Wednesday, 7 September 2011, 5:25 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has confirmed its promise to elevate urban design across all its activities with the appointment of urban design champions on each of its 21 Local Boards. More >>
Larger than life puppet is star of festivities
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 2:26 pm | Auckland Council
Join the biggest star of Auckland Council’s HeART of the Nation experience, a five-metre-tall marionette, making his first public appearance on Friday, 9 September in Aotea Square at 4.30pm. Heralded as the largest string puppet in New Zealand, The Biggest Fan, ... More >>
Mayor gives conditional support to maunga deal
Friday, 2 September 2011, 2:13 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is welcoming an agreement that will see some of Auckland’s volcanic cones being co-managed by Auckland Council and iwi as part of the Treaty of Waitangi settlement process. More >>
Netball North Harbour’s new Onewa Arena opens opportunities
Friday, 2 September 2011, 11:53 am | Auckland Council
Netballers and North Shore residents alike have a fantastic new sports and events venue with today’s opening of the Onewa Arena, says Kaipatiki Local Board chair Lindsay Waugh. More >>
Mayor hails electrification agreement
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 2:50 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor and the Minister of Transport have signed a deal worth more than half a billion dollars that will finally see quiet, environmentally friendly electric trains on Auckland’s rail network at no extra cost to ratepayers. “The agreement shares ... More >>
City centre and waterfront parts of Auckland Plan endorsed
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 3:54 pm | Auckland Council
Two key parts of the Auckland Plan have been endorsed and adopted for consultation by Auckland Council today. Plans for the waterfront and the city centre will guide the development of these areas in the coming 20 to 30 years. More >>
Tourist trail highlights the best of art and culture
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 11:17 am | Auckland Council
Experience Auckland's warm hospitality with HeART of the Nation's unique cultural tourist trail, From the Waka to the Pah. More >>
More free composting courses for Aucklanders
Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 1:43 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is increasing the availability of free composting courses so more Aucklanders can learn how easy it is to put their food and garden waste to good work, rather than sending it to landfills. More >>
Step back in time at Auckland Heritage Festival
Monday, 29 August 2011, 12:26 pm | Auckland Council
Discover Auckland's vibrant past with more than 200 exciting events and interactive activities at this year's Auckland Heritage Festival, on from 17 September to 2 October. More >>
Council celebrates opening of Tawharanui Marine Reserve
Monday, 29 August 2011, 9:50 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Council today joined the Department of Conservation in celebrating the opening of Tawharanui Marine Reserve, adjoining Tawharanui Regional Park. More >>
Auckland Libraries wins diversity award
Monday, 29 August 2011, 9:45 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Libraries have been recognised for an "outstanding contribution to NZ Diversity Action programme" by the Human Rights Commission. More >>
Regional Facilities Auckland appoints new board members
Friday, 26 August 2011, 3:12 pm | Auckland Council
On behalf of Auckland Council Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) announced today new appointments to the trust boards of Auckland War Memorial Museum, Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) and Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board. More >>
Len Brown backs the Warriors
Friday, 26 August 2011, 12:41 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is backing the Warriors all the way, as they prepare for their latest challenge in the NRL. The Warriors need to win their next two games to qualify for a home semi-final at Mt Smart on September 9. More >>
Continuity assured in Auckland Transport leadership
Friday, 26 August 2011, 11:01 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has extended the fixed term contract of Auckland Transport Chair Mark Ford for 12 months to 1 November 2012. More >>
