Auckland Council - Latest News [Page 44]
Library Christmas opening hours confirmed
Monday, 21 November 2016, 1:21 pm | Auckland Council
Local Boards across Auckland have confirmed which libraries will be open during the four days between Christmas and New Year. All 55 libraries across the Auckland Council network will operate until closing at the regular time on Christmas Eve and ... More >>
By-election called for subdivision of the Howick Local Board
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 11:06 am | Auckland Council
A by-election is to be held to elect a new representative for the Botany subdivision on the Howick Local Board to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Lucy Schwaner at the board’s inaugural meeting. More >>
Film review – Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 3:13 pm | Auckland Council
As part of Auckland’s Love Food Hate Waste month, Aucklanders will have the chance to see Just Eat It for free at a community screening in Whangaparoa this Sunday. Head along to have your view on food changed by this thought-provoking documentary. More >>
Summer Bat Walks in Waitakere Ranges
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 12:27 pm | Auckland Council
Bookings are now open for the popular January bat walks in the Waitakere Ranges, and Arataki Visitor Centre Manager Glenn Browne is urging families to sign up early or miss out. “These walks have limited numbers so as not to disturb the wildlife. ... More >>
Auckland Unitary Plan becomes operative
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 11:10 am | Auckland Council
The parts of the Auckland Unitary Plan not subject to appeal will officially become operative from today. More >>
Dinosaurs run amuck in Botanic Gardens cafe
Monday, 14 November 2016, 4:36 pm | Auckland Council
Access to the café at Auckland Botanic Gardens was restricted for a period today, following sightings of a Tyrannosaurus Rex in the dining area. https://www.youtube.com/watch? More >>
No hot dogs in hot cars this summer
Monday, 14 November 2016, 11:29 am | Auckland Council
With a warm weekend heralding a warm season ahead, Auckland Council’s Animal Management team is calling on owners to take extra care when travelling in cars with their pets this summer. It takes only minutes for a pet left in a vehicle on a warm day to succumb ... More >>
New Zealanders share their Meth turning points
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 9:45 am | Auckland Council
A powerful new video released today shows musicians Tiki Taane and Marcus Powell, NZ lightweight Muay Thai champion Miriam Tio and everyday kiwis William Swift and Tane Dunn talking frankly about how methamphetamine, also known as P, affected their ... More >>
Scale of food waste brought to Aucklanders
Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 3:37 pm | Auckland Council
15,000 loaves of bread are wasted every day in Auckland – enough to cross the Harbour Bridge three times over! Auckland Council erected huge toast towers at Britomart today to show the scale of food waste – these four metre high pillars of toast ... More >>
Dinosaur eggs discovered at botanic gardens
Monday, 7 November 2016, 11:09 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Botanic Gardens plant curators have unearthed what are thought to be prehistoric dinosaur eggs in the Gondwana Forest section of the expansive garden in Manurewa. More >>
Aucklanders – start loving your leftovers this November
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 3:29 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is encouraging residents to love their leftovers throughout November with a series of workshops, competitions and community events promoting the Love Food Hate Waste campaign. More >>
First Governing Body begins new council term
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 3:16 pm | Auckland Council
The first formal Auckland Council Governing Body meeting has been held, marking the start of council business for the new term. More >>
Council welcomes SkyPath closing statements
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 2:26 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has welcomed the closing statement of the Environment Court which indicated consent would be granted, subject to refining of conditions, for SkyPath. More >>
Te Auaunga Awa launch calls for community celebration
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 10:53 am | Auckland Council
An event to mark the start of a major community transformation will be held this Saturday 5 November 2016 in Mt Roskill, as construction begins on Te Auaunga Awa restoration. The launch will encourage local residents to discover and celebrate ... More >>
Housing and Transport priority to make Auckland better
Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 6:54 pm | Auckland Council
New Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has stressed the need for bold action to address the housing crisis in Auckland and connect communities with a smart and efficient public transport system. More >>
Whenuapai’s approved structure plan released
Monday, 31 October 2016, 3:07 pm | Auckland Council
Whenuapai residents and businesses are invited to attend the launch of the approved Whenuapai Structure Plan at the Whenuapai Village Hall on 10 November, starting at 7.30pm. More >>
The best of the Pacific in your neighbourhood
Monday, 31 October 2016, 12:50 pm | Auckland Council
Find your nearest Urbanesia festival hub to experience the best contemporary Pacific arts and culture in our town centres and parks across the Auckland region – all for free. More >>
Auckland Council warns of credit card scam
Thursday, 27 October 2016, 3:24 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is warning residents to be vigilant after a customer fell victim to a scam from a person claiming to be from ‘Auckland Council Tele Sales’. More >>
Top five secrets to passing building inspections
Tuesday, 25 October 2016, 9:53 am | Auckland Council
If you are planning a building or renovation project for your home, it’s likely you will need to obtain an approved consent before beginning work. The process of gaining a consent and following through to obtain a Code of Compliance Certificate ... More >>
Sentencing over rubbish truck death
Friday, 21 October 2016, 4:16 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is one of three parties fined today in the North Shore District Court over the death of a rubbish contractor in Birkenhead last August. More >>