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Decision digest - Auckland Development Committee 10 March
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 3:12 pm | Auckland Council
Feedback to central government was a key theme in today’s Auckland Development Committee with submissions on tenancies, resource legislation and urban planning all featuring. Items 1 – 10 were administrative Item 11 Council’s submission ... More >>
Council completes comprehensive cemetery study
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 2:50 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s most comprehensive cemetery study to date tackles future capacity challenges and identifies ways to ensure Auckland has sufficient burial capacity for the next 20 years. More >>
‘Zero Waste’ fund open for innovative ideas
Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 9:51 am | Auckland Council
Groups with innovative ideas for reducing waste to landfill can apply for grants of up to $5,000 from the ‘zero waste’ fund, opening on 1 April until 30 April 2016. More >>
Sculpture exhibition closes on a winning note
Monday, 7 March 2016, 2:09 pm | Auckland Council
More than 320,000 people visited Sculpture in the Gardens this summer and were delighted by the array of outstanding artworks, free activities and gorgeous gardens. The exhibition closed with a festive celebration and the announcement of the Friends of Auckland ... More >>
Hunua post-op report is all about the birds
Monday, 7 March 2016, 12:11 pm | Auckland Council
Hunua post-op report is all about the birds Auckland Council’s biggest ever pest control operation has chalked up a major victory for the endangered kōkako with dozens of new chicks hatching in the Hunua Ranges this summer. The post operational ... More >>
Amazing Race: Wild Thing Edition
Friday, 4 March 2016, 1:33 pm | Auckland Council
Amazing Race: Wild Thing Edition Award-winning UK film maker and founder of the international “Wild Thing” movement, David Bond, will lead Auckland children in an Amazing Race at Barry Curtis Park, Flat Bush, on 12 March to celebrate National ... More >>
Travel the world in a day, right here in Auckland
Friday, 4 March 2016, 1:01 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s best free one-day event is back for 2016 - featuring a spectacular mix of colour, sights, sounds and flavours from around the world. Celebrate all the countries and cultures that make up our diverse city at Auckland International Cultural Festival ... More >>
Submissions, empowered communities and goodbye to rats
Friday, 4 March 2016, 12:41 pm | Auckland Council
Council’s submissions to two government legislative processes, an update on Auckland Council’s biggest pest control project yet and an update on empowered communities were discussed at yesterday’s Regional Strategy and Policy Committee. The committee ... More >>
Government emergency housing move welcomed
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 11:43 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown has welcomed the government’s announcement of $2 million worth of new emergency housing in Auckland. More >>
Sunday is Children’s Day – take them camping
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 11:24 am | Auckland Council
This Sunday 6 March is Children’s Day – Te Ra O Te Tamariki – and there’s no better gift to give your kids than your time, so unplug, unwind and take your kids camping this weekend at Auckland’s Big Camp Out. More >>
Domain Masterplan consultation period extended
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 5:07 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Domain Committee Chair Councillor Christine Fletcher has today confirmed that public consultation over the Auckland Domain 20-year Masterplan has been extended to 24 March, coinciding with consultation over the Auckland Council Annual Budget. More >>
Auckland Council turns up the heat on food safety
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 3:18 pm | Auckland Council
The standard of food served around the city is getting a boost as Auckland Council launches a new food grading system, EatSafe. The new grading system, with the tagline, ‘turning up the heat on food safety’, comes as the Ministry for Primary Industries ... More >>
Summer Concert Series Big Win for Auckland
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 3:15 pm | Auckland Council
Summer Concert Series Big Win for Auckland Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) has wrapped up a bumper summer concert season, boosting Auckland’s economy by $16.8m. More than 171,000 fans enjoyed a sold-out summer line-up which included Fleetwood ... More >>
New recycling bins next step to get waste sorted
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 10:41 am | Auckland Council
Tuesday 1 March, 2016 New recycling bins next step to get waste sorted Auckland’s goal to have consistent waste services for households across the region is moving a step closer, with the roll out of new recycling bins in the north and west. More ... More >>
Are you a glamper, a camper or a tramper?
Monday, 29 February 2016, 4:21 pm | Auckland Council
Campgrounds across Auckland will be turning on a Big Camp Out weekend of activities and camping opportunities on 5 and 6 March to celebrate 50 years of regional parks, but the biggest question on everyone’s lips this week is, “Just what kind of ... More >>
Results show strong growth in Auckland
Monday, 29 February 2016, 11:00 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has today released Group results for the six months ended 31 December 2015. The Group achieved a positive operating result in line with budget and a significant improvement over the six month result to 31 December 2014. Results show continued ... More >>
Tepid Baths spa pool reopened
Saturday, 27 February 2016, 3:04 pm | Auckland Council
A spa pool at the Tepid Baths closed down two weeks ago after testing positive for legionella bacteria has been reopened. The spa was opened again yesterday afternoon after being treated according to procedures recommended by the Auckland Regional ... More >>
Myer’s Park Medley – Auckland’s newest festival
Friday, 26 February 2016, 3:46 pm | Auckland Council
Myer’s Park Medley celebrates the uniqueness of Myer’s Park and surrounding communities. After the success of the park’s centenary celebration in March 2015 Waitematā Local Board saw that it was important to create an annual event for the ... More >>
Back to nature at Blackberry Flats
Friday, 26 February 2016, 11:41 am | Auckland Council
26 February, 2016 Back to nature at Blackberry Flats If you’re looking for an authentic natural camping site that takes you back to your childhood experiences, look no further than Blackberry Flats Campground in Waharau Regional Park. It’s an electronic device-free ... More >>
Cyclone Winston – has Auckland dodged a bullet?
Friday, 26 February 2016, 11:02 am | Auckland Council
Fiji has been struck by the strongest cyclone ever recorded to hit the Southern hemisphere, with a ferocity never experienced by New Zealand. More >>
