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Decision digest - Auckland Council Governing Body
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 9:44 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Governing Body met today at an extraordinary meeting to discuss matters relating to the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan and zoning. More >>
Taste of Puketāpapa food festival returns for fourth year
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 9:40 am | Auckland Council
Aucklanders are invited to take their taste buds around the world and celebrate the city’s most ethnically diverse area, at Taste of Puketāpapa food festival. More >>
Transport for new northern Auckland housing
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 10:32 am | Auckland Council
A Northern Busway extension, Matakana link road, upgraded Hibiscus Coast Bus Station and state highway improvements are part of potential transport plans to support large numbers of new houses in northern Auckland. More >>
Mayoral Fund poised to assist after Cyclone Winston
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 11:07 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown has expressed his condolences to the people of Fiji and Tonga in the wake of Cyclone Winston and has activated the Mayoral Fund for the Pacific on the advice of the fund’s advisory committee. More >>
Pool safety makes a splash this summer
Monday, 22 February 2016, 11:54 am | Auckland Council
A quick dip in a pool has been one of the coolest ways to keep refreshed during this sticky summer, and it’s also been one of the safest. More >>
Video showcases South Auckland
Friday, 19 February 2016, 3:19 pm | Auckland Council
The 24hrs South campaign video has gone viral over the summer break, helping spread the word about activities and attractions in South Auckland. More >>
Council to refund inorganics collection charge to some house
Friday, 19 February 2016, 2:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council will provide a refund of $22.77 to 230,000 households that will not receive its inorganics collection service within the current 2015-16 financial year (ending 30 June 2016). More >>
Auckland and Government agree on transport
Friday, 19 February 2016, 1:48 pm | Auckland Council
A joint report from Auckland Council and the government released today is being hailed as a giant step forward in agreeing Auckland’s transport investments for the next 30 years. More >>
Designer chosen for Domain memorial
Friday, 19 February 2016, 10:29 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s plan to establish a commemorative and contemplative World War One Centenary memorial in Auckland Domain has taken a step forward with the announcement today that New Zealand firm Wraight Athfield Landscape and Architecture, in conjunction ... More >>
Magical atmosphere at lantern-only night
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 3:27 pm | Auckland Council
Magical atmosphere at lantern-only night, Thursday at Auckland Domain The Auckland Lantern Festival’s lantern-only night and a 25 per cent larger area provides a great opportunity for festival-goers to experience the magic of the event while avoiding ... More >>
Council grant scores goal for NZ Hockey
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 3:00 pm | Auckland Council
The first of Auckland Council’s new regional sports and recreation grants has been awarded to Hockey New Zealand, providing a $40,000 boost to its Auckland-wide development programme. More >>
Auckland Transport says drivers claims are untrue
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 1:42 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Transport says drivers claims are untrue Auckland Transport says a pamphlet being handed out by Howick & Eastern Bus drivers to passengers is blatantly untrue. The drivers, who are represented by First Union, are planning strike action on Friday. ... More >>
A win for Auckland Council in overdue rates case
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 5:02 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has successfully obtained summary judgment against Ms Penny Bright for unpaid rates, dating back almost nine years. The Auckland District Court has today released its decision in favour of the council. The decision is for $34,182.56, ... More >>
Plan ahead for industrial action on Friday
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 4:43 pm | Auckland Council
Many Auckland bus services won’t run on Friday (19 February) because of industrial action so people should plan ahead. More >>
Legionella bacteria detected in Auckland spa pools
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 1:45 pm | Auckland Council
Spa pools at Auckland Council’s leisure facilities have been given an additional chemical clean as a precautionary measure following the detection of legionella bacteria in two spa pools in the council’s network. More >>
$33 million in savings achieved on SAP partnership
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 1:32 pm | Auckland Council
A saving of $33 million over the Long-Term Plan has been achieved after the Auckland Council Group and software supplier SAP successfully renegotiated their strategic partnership. More >>
Homes, transport use and jobs surging ahead
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 12:14 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s city centre population grew by five times its target rate last year, while jobs growth, retail sales, public transport use, crime reduction and the number of street trees are all performing strongly. More >>
City safer for young revellers
Friday, 5 February 2016, 10:27 am | Auckland Council
Help is at hand for party-goers in the central city this summer, especially on weekends and throughout Orientation Week. More >>
Auckland Libraries welcome the Year of the Monkey
Wednesday, 3 February 2016, 3:54 pm | Auckland Council
Story time in mandarin, lion dancing, lantern and red pocket-making workshops, cultural performances and tai chi will all feature along with a raft of other activities in Lunar New Year celebrations at Auckland Council Libraries from next Monday, 8 February. More >>
Local board advocates full rail to airport
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 1:10 pm | Auckland Council
The Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board is strongly advocating for a heavy rail connection from Onehunga to the airport. More >>
