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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 215]
Call for coordinated approach to homelessness
Sunday, 27 February 2011, 9:20 pm | Auckland Council
Call for coordinated approach to homelessness Auckland Council’s Social and Community Development Forum will turn its attention to the issue of homelessness at its next meeting on 3 March. The existence of homelessness in Auckland is clearly a concern ... More >>
Auckland response to national emergency ongoing
Saturday, 26 February 2011, 2:45 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland response to national emergency ongoing Auckland Council’s Civil Defence Controller Clive Manley says Auckland has provided a multi-faceted response this week to support Christchurch’s earthquake recovery effort and will continue to ... More >>
Enough Auckland beds for now thanks!
Friday, 25 February 2011, 4:15 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders have unhesitatingly opened their homes to Christchurch evacuees and coordinators now believe they have sufficient offers of accommodation. The Mayor says since the request went out on Tuesday, more than 1700 people have called 0800 AUCKLAND and ... More >>
Local business stars sought in South Auckland
Friday, 25 February 2011, 11:04 am | Auckland Council
The search is on to find the top business achievers in south Auckland through the Westpac Auckland South Business Awards 2011. The annual local business awards were launched last night by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development Ltd (ATEED), ... More >>
Deployment of Auckland Council staff to Christchurch
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 10:04 pm | Auckland Council
Deployment of Auckland Council staff to Christchurch as at 5pm 23/2/11 was as follows: 25 building inspectors 12 engineers 5 transport staff 22 emergency response staff – support to other USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) teams and Fire Service 13 civil ... More >>
Auckland responds to national emergency declaration
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 1:43 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown says Auckland will continue to provide whatever support is required for the Christchurch earthquake recovery effort. “More than 100 Aucklanders are today on their way to Christchurch to provide specialist support. “The Auckland ... More >>
Aucklanders deployed to Christchurch
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 10:06 am | Auckland Council
The first group of Aucklanders has departed for Christchurch to offer expert help and support to the Canterbury earthquake recovery operation. The group left Whenuapai at 0800 this morning and include building inspectors and civil defence staff. Auckland ... More >>
Auckland Council of Support to Christchurch
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 5:23 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor has this afternoon sent a message to support to his counterpart in Christchurch. In the wake of today’s 6.3 Richter scale earthquake in Christchurch, Len Brown told Bob Parker the thoughts of Auckland are with Christchurch today. “We all have ... More >>
Pasifika Festival bigger and better
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 10:13 am | Auckland Council
The world’s largest Pacific event of its kind, Pasifika Festival, is expanding for 2011 with a raft of amazing events from 6 to 13 March. Auckland’s vibrant Pasifika Festival is a free celebration of Aotearoa’s diverse Pacific communities, organised ... More >>
Investigation into HOV access for Esmonde Rd’s bus lane
Friday, 18 February 2011, 3:57 pm | Auckland Council
An urgent investigation by Auckland Transport into the feasibility of high occupancy vehicles (HOV) utilising Esmonde Rd’s city-bound dedicated bus lane has been requested this week by the Devonport -Takapuna Local Board. More >>
Council forum supports new direction for waste
Friday, 18 February 2011, 11:36 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Environment and Sustainability Forum yesterday recommended the Council take a new direction on waste management and minimisation to achieve environmental and economic gains and ensure the Council meets statutory requirements. More >>
Foul Weather no Deterrent for Cyclists at Go By Bike Day
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 3:34 pm | Auckland Council
Hundreds of Auckland cyclists braved a day that started with rain squalls to attend the 14th annual Auckland Go By Bike Breakfast at the Viaduct this morning. The annual event is the biggest of its type and offered cyclists a free breakfast, free Sierra ... More >>
Social policy issues to be tackled by new forum
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 2:23 pm | Auckland Council
A new social policy forum to help central government and Auckland Council respond more effectively to social issues in the region will meet for the first time next month. More >>
Sola Rosa gets it together at Auckland Zoo
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 11:57 am | Auckland Council
Sola Rosa gets it together at Auckland Zoo After playing an incredible set at the Band Rotunda last year, Sola Rosa is returning to Auckland Zoo for Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music on Saturday, 26 February from 6pm. Known for their live shows that ... More >>
Auckland Draft Annual Plan to provide lasting benefits
Monday, 14 February 2011, 8:42 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council met today to discuss the draft budget and programme of works for the region for the next year (1 July 2011 – 30 June 2012). More >>
Tackling graffiti vandalism head on
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 3:48 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Community Safety Forum has established a region-wide taskforce to tackle graffiti vandalism with local boards pivotal to its success. Chairman George Wood, a former police area commander, says the team will work with key partners - ... More >>
Tackling graffiti vandalism head on
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 3:45 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Community Safety Forum has established a region-wide taskforce to tackle graffiti vandalism with local boards pivotal to its success. Chairman George Wood, a former police area commander, says the team will work with key partners - ... More >>
Mayor sets record straight on Maori Statutory Board
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 3:45 pm | Auckland Council
The governing body of Auckland Council is to consider the budget for the Maori Statutory Board when it meets on Monday. Advice was given to the Strategy and Finance Committee that it had delegation to approve the draft budget when it met yesterday. More >>
Microscopic jellyfish return to Auckland beaches
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 2:48 pm | Auckland Council
Swimmers at Auckland beaches should beware of microscopic jellyfish stings. Auckland Regional Public Health Service advises swimmers to take care at Takapuna, Cheltenham, Narrow Neck and Red Beach following reports of rashes likely to be caused by stings ... More >>
Free waterfront breakfast for all Auckland cyclists
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 4:54 pm | Auckland Council
On your bike Auckland: Mayor Len Brown is inviting the region’s cyclists to join him for a free breakfast to celebrate Go By Bike day. The 2011 Go By Bike Breakfast encourages cyclists and returning riders to cycle to work and rewards them with breakfast ... More >>
