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Elections and air quality lead discussion at Governing Body
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 4:30 pm | Auckland Council
A look back at the 2016 local body elections and preparation to consult on the contribution of domestic fireplaces were hot on the agenda at today’s meeting of the Auckland Council Governing Body. More >>
More Aucklanders converting to compost
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 2:47 pm | Auckland Council
Almost 10,000 Aucklanders have learnt the finer points of using their organic waste in the last 20 months, thanks to free composting workshops. More >>
Enhanced emergency alerting system planned for Auckland
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 10:05 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Committee today endorsed a draft Public Alerting Framework that will see enhancements made to the region’s existing emergency alerting systems. More >>
Grand old dame of Warkworth back on the public stage
Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 5:11 pm | Auckland Council
The page turns on a new chapter in the 105-year-old history of the Warkworth Town Hall on Saturday, when the newly refurbished ‘grand old dame’ reopens to the public. More >>
Regional amenities on Finance and Performance agenda
Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 4:51 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee today received presentations from the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board. It also received reports on a number of other items including the council performance report for 1 July to 31 December ... More >>
New exhibition to inhabit Arataki
Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 10:28 am | Auckland Council
A new exhibition exploring the changes and losses in our landscape and native species through intricately painted wildlife and reclaimed timber will open at the Arataki Visitor Centre on 2 March 2017. More >>
Auckland tackles freedom camping issue
Monday, 20 February 2017, 12:28 pm | Auckland Council
A bumper tourism season is increasing tensions between freedom campers and locals in Auckland, prompting new moves to see if the conflicting needs of freedom campers and local residents can peacefully co-exist. More >>
Mayoral Housing Taskforce meets to tackle housing supply
Monday, 20 February 2017, 9:07 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff today convened the first meeting of the Auckland Mayoral Taskforce on Auckland Housing Supply. More >>
Mayor Goff disappointed at Government’s fuel tax decision
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 2:13 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff today expressed his disappointment at the Government’s decision to rule out a regional fuel tax despite Auckland’s worsening traffic congestion. “While the Government has the power to rule out a fuel tax, it has a duty to the ... More >>
Youthful city plan progresses
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 1:41 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council today released its I Am Auckland Status Report , marking three years of progress in its city-wide strategic action plan for children and young people. More >>
Safe Zone returns to the central city
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 1:38 pm | Auckland Council
The Auckland Safe Zone will be back in lower Queen Street at night from 24 February to 18 March, to provide a haven for anyone out experiencing the inner city night life. More >>
Defamation case struck out
Monday, 13 February 2017, 2:41 pm | Auckland Council
The High Court at Auckland has this afternoon entered summary judgment in favour of Auckland Council Chief Executive Stephen Town relating to defamation proceedings lodged by Penny Bright. More >>
High Court determines approach to “scope” lawful
Monday, 13 February 2017, 12:34 pm | Auckland Council
The High Court has today released a decision ruling that the Auckland Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel’s approach to “scope” for residential zoning in key test case areas was lawful. More >>
One stop voting shop in Botany
Friday, 10 February 2017, 5:22 pm | Auckland Council
Electoral officials will be showing the love on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14 February, with a One Stop Shop at Botany Library from 10.30am to 1pm for the Howick Local Board Botany Sub-division by-election. More >>
The Lighthouse lights up this Saturday
Friday, 10 February 2017, 4:48 pm | Auckland Council
The long-awaited Michael Parekowhai artwork, The Lighthouse , is now complete and from tomorrow evening will be welcoming visitors to Queens Wharf and Auckland’s harbour. More >>
Looking for Love? You’ve come to the right place
Friday, 10 February 2017, 10:07 am | Auckland Council
Wake up to your most loving Valentine’s Day ever and never feel lonely again. More >>
Annual Budget consultation one step closer
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 4:07 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body today approved the material to be used during the upcoming consultation on the Annual Budget. More >>
Auckland Local Alcohol Policy one step closer
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 1:35 pm | Auckland Council
Progress on the Provisional Auckland Council Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) continues this month with dates now set for formal appeal hearings. More >>
Five more years for Waitakere Community Recycling Centre
Tuesday, 7 February 2017, 10:39 am | Auckland Council
After completing a successful two-year trial, the Waitakere Community Recycling Centre will continue to flourish as a result of Auckland Council awarding a five-year contract to carry on operations. More >>
Are you the next Artist in Residence?
Friday, 3 February 2017, 11:24 am | Auckland Council
Innovative and intrepid artists have only two weeks remaining to apply for the 2017 Auckland Council Artist in Residence programme. More >>
