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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 211]
Auckland Civil Defence - Albany tornado update 5
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 10:37 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) has transitioned from response to recovery following the tornado that struck Albany yesterday afternoon. More >>
Civil Defence - Albany tornado update #4 06:30 4/5/11
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 9:25 am | Auckland Council
Recovery and cleanup work is still underway on the North Shore after yesterday’s tornado in the Albany area north of Auckland. More >>
Civil Defence - Albany tornado update #3 10:30pm 3/5/11
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 9:23 am | Auckland Council
A tornado hit Albany Mega Centre and Roseberry Avenue, Birkenhead on Auckland’s North Shore this afternoon, causing one death, 14 injuries and significant damage to commercial buildings and residential housing. More >>
North Shore Events Centre open to receive evacuees
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 7:00 pm | Auckland Council
North Shore Events Centre open to receive evacuees A tornado has severely affected the Albany Mega Centre on Auckland’s North Shore. The extreme weather event, which hit at approximately 3.15pm this afternoon, has caused damage to the buildings, including ... More >>
Tornado Hits North Shore
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 5:21 pm | Auckland Council
A tornado has severely affected the Albany Mega Centre on Auckland’s North Shore. The extreme weather event, which hit at approximately 3.15pm this afternoon, has caused damage to the buildings, including the mall, in the popular shopping area. More >>
Post Your Vote and Have Your Say
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 4:28 pm | Auckland Council
Howick Ward voters will receive their voting documents for the Howick Ward by-election later this week. The 92,000 eligible Howick voters will have until noon on Friday, 27 May to choose their candidate to sit on the Council’s governing body. More >>
Details of Breakers' Queen Street Parade
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 3:27 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has announced more details of the parade up Queen Street on Friday to mark the Burger King NZ Breakers' historic win in the Grand Final of the Australian NBL. More >>
Ethnic peoples forums on Auckland’s future
Friday, 29 April 2011, 12:39 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel are to host two half day forums for ethnic people to give their views on how to meet the Mayor’s vision of Auckland becoming the world’s most liveable city. More >>
Mayor backing Auckland royalty in make-or-breaker
Friday, 29 April 2011, 10:49 am | Auckland Council
The Mayor will again be courtside in tonight's make-or-breaker at the North Shore Events Centre to show his support and the support of all of Auckland for the Breakers as they take on the Cairns Taipans in Game Three of the Australian NBL Grand Final. More >>
Ethnic peoples forums on Auckland’s future
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 3:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel are to host two half day forums for ethnic people to give their views on how to meet the Mayor’s vision of Auckland becoming the world’s most liveable city. More >>
Ethnic peoples forums on Auckland’s future
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 1:49 pm | Auckland Council
Ethnic peoples forums on Auckland’s future Auckland Council’s Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel are to host two half day forums for ethnic people to give their views on how to meet the Mayor’s vision of Auckland becoming the world’s most liveable ... More >>
Pacific fono debate Auckland’s future
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 1:48 pm | Auckland Council
The Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel, with the support of the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs and Auckland Council, will host four Pacific fono, or forums, on the Auckland Unleashed discussion document. More >>
More Accolades for Birkenhead Library & Civic Centre
Tuesday, 26 April 2011, 4:20 pm | Auckland Council
The award-winning Birkenhead Library and Civic Centre has been described as a community treasure by the Chair of the local board. More >>
Local Boards praise latest Northern Busway initiatives
Sunday, 24 April 2011, 12:06 pm | Auckland Council
Local Boards praise latest Northern Busway initiatives Auckland Transport’s announcement of additional Northern Express bus services has been warmly welcomed by two local boards, the leaders of which have played key roles in the Northern Busway ’s development. ... More >>
Mayor pledges support of all of Auckland to Breakers
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 4:22 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor says all of Auckland is behind the Breakers as they prepare to make Australasian sporting history. More >>
Council urges rapid broadband deployment to rural community
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 10:01 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Council applauds the government's announcement that it has concluded its negotiations with Telecom and Vodafone for vastly improved rural broadband services, and looks forward to Auckland's rural communities reaping the benefit of this initiative ... More >>
Help create Auck's most liveable communities: Local Plans
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 9:59 am | Auckland Council
The opportunity to help shape the future of their communities remains open to Aucklanders, who are encouraged to influence how local board plans are being developed. More >>
Arataki Visitor Centre closure - 26-27 April 2011
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 9:03 am | Auckland Council
The Arataki Visitor Centre on Scenic Drive, Titirangi will be closed on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 April 2011 for essential work on the visitor centre building. More >>
Funding available for community initiatives
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 2:58 pm | Auckland Council
The Devonport - Takapuna, Kaipatiki, Upper Harbour and Hibiscus and Bays Local Boards invite applications for funding from organisations involved in cultural, recreational and community activities. The grants support community organisations and initiatives ... More >>
Wriggle & Rhyme Programme Wins NZ Sport & Recreation Award
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 4:37 pm | Auckland Council
A programme promoting active movement for under-two year olds in Auckland libraries has won a New Zealand Sport and Recreation Award. More >>
