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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 218]
Auckland pays its respects to the victims of Pike River
Thursday, 2 December 2010, 2:37 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor is inviting Aucklanders to join in a service of remembrance and condolence for those lost in the Pike River mining disaster. The service will be inter-denominational and open to all members of the community. It will take place from 7pm Friday 3 December ... More >>
Auckland service for Pike River
Thursday, 2 December 2010, 10:36 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are invited to join in a service of remembrance and condolence for those lost in the Pike River mining disaster. The service will be inter-denominational and open to all members of the community. It will take place from 7pm Friday 3 December ... More >>
Mayoral Taskforce acts on Eden Park Issues
Monday, 29 November 2010, 3:54 pm | Auckland Council
The taskforce convened by the Mayor to deal with issues raised after the rugby league double header at Eden Park has agreed to take immediate action. The taskforce includes the chief executives of Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and Eden Park as well ... More >>
Auckland needs ultra fast broadband now
Friday, 26 November 2010, 9:06 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council's Economic Development Forum has called on the Government to rapidly conclude tender negotiations for the Auckland region's rollout under the ultra fast and rural broadband initiatives and ensure tenderers prioritise the Auckland region ... More >>
Economic Development Forum promises bold approach
Friday, 26 November 2010, 9:05 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council's Economic Development Forum has met for the first time promising an economic development strategy with some bold new goals for the Auckland economy. More >>
U2 Concert set to rock Auckland
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 4:48 pm | Auckland Council
Mt Smart stadium is looking forward to a rocking night as world-class rock group U2 crank up their guitars for their first Auckland show tonight. Chairman of Auckland Council’s regional Facilities Auckland, Sir Don McKinnon says that this will be ... More >>
RWC 2011 activities for all Auckland primary schools
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 11:44 am | Auckland Council
Every Auckland primary and intermediate school pupil will have the opportunity to learn from Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) following the launch of the city’s RWC 2011 education programme today. More >>
Mayor releases compelling business case for rail loop
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 4:18 pm | Auckland Council
The Mayor today released a business case for the underground CBD rail link that highlights major economic and transport benefits for Auckland. The independently prepared business case investigates the economic viability of a tunnel that would improve rail links ... More >>
Have an Auckland Zoo-style Christmas
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 3:17 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Zoo’s ever-popular annual Christmas event is taking place on Friday, 3 December from 6pm to 8.30pm. This year, Narnia Christmas at the Zoo will be a magical, fun-filled celebration where children will have a chance to visit Santa in the Narnia-themed ... More >>
Pacific Peoples and Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panels
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 3:15 pm | Auckland Council
Applications have opened for the Auckland Council’s Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel and the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel. Once established each panel will be responsible for identifying and communicating the interests and preferences of their communities ... More >>
Walk to celebrate local Howick identity Emilia Maud Nixon
Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 3:08 pm | Auckland Council
A community celebration of the life of local Howick identity Miss Emilia Maud Nixon will be held on the 140th anniversary of her birth with a guided walk on Saturday 4th December 2010, commencing from outside Miss Nixon’s homestead, Te Whare Ora, ... More >>
Auckland Transport passes first major public test of a CCO
Monday, 22 November 2010, 12:35 pm | Auckland Council
Orakei ward councillor Cameron Brewer says Auckland Transport has done well taking decisive action around some of Tamaki Drive’s issues following the tragic death of a young British cyclist on Wednesday night. More >>
Online access to an additional 15,645 historic photos
Friday, 19 November 2010, 4:14 pm | Auckland Council
Royal visits, soldiers departing for war and Auckland scenes and events from 1935 to 1944 are among the 15,645 photographs recently added to Auckland Libraries’ Heritage Images Online database. More >>
Palace Hotel investigation underway
Friday, 19 November 2010, 3:27 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council Chief Executive Doug McKay expressed his regret that the Palace Hotel had to be demolished last night, but said the council had no other choice. “All reasonable steps were taken to reach a sound decision, including the advice ... More >>
Land purchase good news for sport lovers
Friday, 19 November 2010, 10:42 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has signed a contract to purchase the privately-owned sports fields known as Liston Park in Ellerslie. The property, owned by Marist Brothers Old Boys Rugby Football Club, is at 71-77 Abbotts Way. More >>
Maori Statutory Board appoints chairperson
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 4:34 pm | Auckland Council
David Taipari has been appointed as the chairperson of the new independent Maori Statutory Board for Auckland. The appointment, along with that of Ms Patience Te Ao as deputy chairperson, was the first order of business at its inaugural meeting ... More >>
Drawing South Auckland
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 4:41 pm | Auckland Council
DRAWING SOUTH AUCKLAND Fresh Gallery Otara is turning the tables on exhibition norms this month with an audience participation project called DRAWING SOUTH AUCKLAND to be held from 5-27 November. Starting with empty walls, an installation of drawings ... More >>
Puketutu Island a people's playground
Friday, 29 October 2010, 2:36 pm | Watercare Services
Successful negotiatons between Waikato-Tainui, local iwi, Watercare Services Limited and the Kelliher Charitable Trust have resulted in an agreement to develop Puketutu Island as a public open space. More >>
Len Brown Wins Auckland Mayoralty - Progress Result
Saturday, 9 October 2010, 3:36 pm | Auckland Council
Len Brown Wins Auckland Mayoralty - Progress Results Press Release Auckland Council Issue: Mayor (1) Date: 09/10/2010 Time: 12:23:00 Candidate Affiliation Candidate No Votes Received Rank AUSTIN, Aileen Independent 101 1552 BANKS, John Independent ... More >>
Mark Ford to head expanded Watercare Services
Wednesday, 6 October 2010, 4:35 pm | Watercare Services
The Board of Watercare Services Limited is pleased to announce that Mark Ford, currently Executive Chairman of the Auckland Transition Agency, has accepted its invitation to become the company’s Chief Executive. More >>
