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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 214]
Auckland Council Set to Champion Quality Urban Design
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 5:01 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is being asked to commit to stronger support of urban design principles with the appointment of council and local board urban design champions. More >>
Auckland’s future starts here
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 3:54 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is hosting Auckland Unleashed, a one-day summit that will kick-start the Auckland Plan. More >>
Dates announced for Howick Ward by-election
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 3:29 pm | Auckland Council
A by-election will be held in May following the resignation of Howick Ward councillor, Jami-Lee Ross. More >>
Big-hearted response for Chch from big business
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 2:11 pm | Auckland Council
Local companies are rallying to support the Christchurch relief effort, including sending technical experts to the quake-affected city and providing logistical support at the national crisis management centre in Wellington. Auckland Mayor Len Brown ... More >>
Mayor and Minister launch Social Policy Forum
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 12:37 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor and Social Development Minister Paula Bennett will tomorrow co-chair the first meeting of the Auckland Social Policy Forum. The Forum brings Auckland Council and community leaders together with the government to work on social issues collaboratively. ... More >>
Palace Hotel collapse report released
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 11:28 am | Auckland Council
An investigation by Auckland Council, supported by three independent engineering consultancies, has found that the collapse of the Palace Hotel was caused by its basement walls not being adequately supported during its renovation by the Chow Group. More >>
Making music at Mahurangi
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 1:19 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland composer, Claire Cowan, has been selected as the 2011 Auckland regional parks Artist in Residence, based at Mahurangi Regional Park. More >>
Ethnic People’s Advisory Panel members announced
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 12:03 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is pleased to announce the members of the Ethnic People’s Advisory Panel. More >>
Howick councillor Jami-Lee Ross resigns
Monday, 7 March 2011, 4:12 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Chief Executive, Doug McKay, was advised this morning of Cr Jami-Lee Ross’ resignation as Howick ward councillor following his Botany by-election win at the weekend. More >>
Need for medium-term housing before families return to Chch
Sunday, 6 March 2011, 12:21 pm | Auckland Council
Media Release For immediate release 6 March 2011 10.45am 010 Need for medium-term housing before families return to Christchurch Plans to accommodate Christchurch residents in Auckland who require temporary housing are being prepared by Auckland ... More >>
Pasifika Festival ready to go
Friday, 4 March 2011, 12:32 pm | Auckland Council
New events, old favourites, cultural workshops, tasty treats and much more await visitors to Auckland’s annual Pasifika Festival when it starts on Sunday 6 March. More >>
Mayor Len Brown hails FIFA U20 World Cup news
Friday, 4 March 2011, 9:52 am | Auckland Council
The Mayor is delighted by the announcement that New Zealand will host the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup. More >>
Significant support for Cantabs in Auckland
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 1:51 pm | Auckland Council
Significant support for Cantabs in Auckland More than 2000 Cantabrians have now registered at Auckland’s reception centres, with agencies predicting a short-term population boost of up to 21,000 for the Auckland region. Auckland Council’s Civil ... More >>
Business Advisory Panel members announced
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 10:22 am | Auckland Council
A panel comprising many of Auckland's leading business minds has been formed to advise Auckland Council. More >>
West Artists' Open Studio weekend
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 9:50 am | Auckland Council
Artists throughout Auckland West are busy finishing artwork and dusting their studios ready to open to the public for the 7th Annual West Artists' Open Studio weekend on 26 and 27 March. More >>
Shakespear Open Sanctuary gets go ahead for pest eradication
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 11:07 am | Auckland Council
Independent commissioners have granted the Auckland Council resource consent to carry out animal pest eradication on a defined area of Shakespear Regional Park, by way of aerial bait application. More >>
Watercare acts swiftly to improve Pukekohe water supply
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 12:08 pm | Watercare Services
The drinking water supplied to people in the Pukekohe area is to be improved, according to a plan from Watercare Services Limited (Watercare). More >>
Pacific People's Advisory Panel members announced
Monday, 28 February 2011, 5:28 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is pleased to announce the members of the new Pacific People's Advisory Panel. More >>
Auckland united in silence
Monday, 28 February 2011, 4:46 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland united in silence The Mayor is encouraging all Aucklanders to pause and join the rest of the nation in two minutes silence at 12.51pm tomorrow, to show respect for those affected by the Christchurch earthquake. Len Brown will be attending an ... More >>
Auckland , it’s time to tell us what you think
Monday, 28 February 2011, 2:55 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council released its draft annual plan today and is encouraging people to provide feedback by 1 April More >>
