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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 210]
Star-studded programme for Matariki Festival 2011
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 4:41 pm | Auckland Council
18 May 2011 : Star-studded concerts, a new play’s premiere, traditional Māori food, a spectacular showcase of kites and a special kapa haka competition are all part of Auckland’s Matariki Festival 2011 , on from 4 June to 4 July to celebrate ... More >>
Unsung Hero Awards – call for nominations
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 4:26 pm | Auckland Council
Western local boards are inviting residents to make nominations for the inaugural Local Board Unsung Hero awards. These continue the proud tradition of the former Waitakere City community boards’ Unsung Hero Awards. “The awards are a chance ... More >>
Auckland Council Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel Holds Forum
Monday, 16 May 2011, 4:55 pm | Auckland Council
The Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel held its first community consultation forum at the Alexandra Park Convention Centre on 14 May to debate the Auckland Unleashed discussion document which suggests how the city can grow and develop in the next 30 years. More >>
The search is on for the number one business in the west
Friday, 13 May 2011, 3:47 pm | Auckland Council
Only four weeks remain to enter your business in the Westpac Auckland West Business Awards 2011, with entries closing on 10 June. More >>
Auckland Civil Defence - Albany tornado update #7
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 11:02 am | Auckland Council
Over 378 properties have been inspected by Auckland Council building inspectors. Civil Defence has visited 90 residents at properties impacted by the tornado to support their immediate and ongoing welfare needs. More >>
Mayor calls for urgent report on St James
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 1:20 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has called for an urgent report on the future of the St James Theatre. It comes as the Auckland Council Regional Development and Operations Committee endorses a Professional Performing Arts Venue Study. The study is one of the 100 projects ... More >>
Conflict images say a thousand words
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 12:49 pm | Auckland Council
Conflict through the lenses of cameras will be the topic of this year’s Auckland Festival of Photography’s Talking Culture Symposium. The symposium, which will take place on 4 June at Aotea Centre, will be a free, one-off event that will raise ... More >>
Some Howick Ward by-Election Voting Papers to Be Replaced
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 5:40 pm | Auckland Council
522 voters in the Pakuranga area will receive replacement voting documents for the Howick ward by-election later this week, following the theft of a mail bag containing voting packs. More >>
Councillors Endorse Auckland's Major Events Strategy
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 5:30 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland's proposed Major Events Strategy - requested by Mayor Len Brown as part of his first 100 projects initiative - was today endorsed by Auckland Council's Strategy and Finance Committee. More >>
Survey Reinforces Need for Public Transport Investment
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 4:12 pm | Auckland Council
A new survey reinforces the need for additional investment in public transport in Auckland. The biennial Quality of Life survey measures the perceptions of more than 6000 residents living in eight of New Zealand’s largest cities. More >>
Waitakere Heritage Gets a Helping Hand
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 3:28 pm | Auckland Council
Tree surgery, memorial school gates and church repairs are just some of the projects receiving a much needed cash boost from the 2010/2011 Waitakere Heritage Fund. More >>
South Auckland’s only business awards close soon
Monday, 9 May 2011, 11:02 am | Auckland Council
Only four weeks remain to enter your business in the Westpac Auckland South Business Awards 2011, with entries closing on 3 June. More >>
New pou for Arataki Visitor Centre
Friday, 6 May 2011, 5:08 pm | Auckland Council
A newly carved 12 metre pou was today unveiled by Kiingi Tuheitia at the entrance to the Arataki Visitor Centre in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Parkland. More >>
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 >>
