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City centre community hub consultation finds strong support
Friday, 6 November 2015, 12:26 pm | Auckland Council
Proposals to improve Freyberg Square and the Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland’s city centre have received strong overall public support. However the recent consultation also raised some concerns that Auckland Council says need to be addressed before ... More >>
Dogs prepare to take office workers “walkies”
Friday, 6 November 2015, 9:41 am | Auckland Council
Office workers in central Auckland are being encouraged to get away from their desks and walk off any stress with Auckland Council animal shelter staff and their four-legged friends. More >>
Water and waste a key focus at meeting
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 5:05 pm | Auckland Council
Discussions around water – including drinking, swimming pools and the future of Manukau Harbour – dominated today’s Regional Strategy and Policy meeting. The committee were asked to allow for an extension on the pest management plan and an ... More >>
V8 Supercars take over inner city Auckland
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 4:54 pm | Auckland Council
Motorsport fans have the chance to get up close to the V8 Supercars champion drivers in the heart of Auckland tomorrow [Thursday 5 November]. More >>
All Black captain granted Freedom of Auckland
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 1:47 pm | Auckland Council
All Black captain granted Freedom of Auckland Mayor Len Brown has granted All Black captain Richie McCaw the Freedom of Auckland. The mayor bestowed the symbolic honour on the captain during this afternoon’s tumultuous welcome home gathering at Auckland’s ... More >>
Development for Avondale and New Lynn welcomed
Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 2:16 pm | Auckland Council
Whau Councillor Ross Clow and Whau Local Board Chair Catherine Farmer say they’re thrilled Avondale and New Lynn have been identified as locations by Panuku Development Auckland to develop council-owned land. More >>
Watercare celebrates five years since integration
Monday, 2 November 2015, 1:46 pm | Auckland Council
Watercare celebrates five years since integration Watercare staff are celebrating the organisation’s fifth birthday as the council-controlled organisation tasked with quenching the city’s thirst, and safely disposing of its wastewater. When ... More >>
Council to target illegal dumping ‘hot spot’
Friday, 30 October 2015, 4:27 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has made an offer of expertise and resources to help deter illegal dumping at a ‘hot spot’ in Robertson Rd, Mangere. More >>
Auckland scorecard up 19% in first five years
Friday, 30 October 2015, 10:23 am | Auckland Council
Five years on from the birth of the new Auckland, the latest Auckland Scorecard has revealed that Aucklanders are enjoying better public transport, higher incomes, are better educated and have cleaner beaches. More >>
Council and community boost conservation at Ātiu Creek
Thursday, 29 October 2015, 2:34 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council has signed a partnership agreement with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ) for the restoration and development of Ātiu Creek Regional Park on the Kaipara Harbour near Wellsford. More >>
Council recommends Annual Plan consultation items
Thursday, 29 October 2015, 11:26 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance committee has recommended consultation during the 2016/17 Annual Plan process on the following issues: More >>
Staying safe during Guy Fawkes
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 3:09 pm | Auckland Council
Aucklanders wanting to celebrate Guy Fawkes are urged to find a public display or keep to their backyards – and not let off fireworks in public places such as parks or beaches, where the activity is banned. More >>
Auckland Council’s $3.7 billion budget for 2016/17
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 9:52 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s 2016/17 Annual Plan process has begun with a series of workshops held ahead of today’s Finance and Performance committee meeting which will identify its preferences on what issues should be consulted on. More >>
Decision digest | Finance and Performance Committee
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 4:40 pm | Auckland Council
Supporting local clubs, regional services and capital funding for local boards headlined today’s Finance and Performance Committee agenda. The following is a digest of decisions made. More >>
Celebrate the Festival of Lights at local libraries
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 12:45 pm | Auckland Council
Celebrate the Festival of Lights at local libraries Decorate your hands with henna, learn how to drape a sari, create a traditional Indian “rangoli” and immerse the family in Hindu culture during Diwali at Auckland Libraries. It’s all on during ... More >>
New shared path shows city’s transport turnaround
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 4:26 pm | Auckland Council
This afternoon’s ground breaking for one of Auckland’s biggest ever walking and cycling projects shows how far the city has come in embracing all modes of transport, says Auckland Mayor Len Brown. More >>
Housing report welcomed but wider view on crisis urged
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 1:20 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Len Brown and Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse have welcomed the Productivity Commission’s Using Land for Housing Report, but say the government and council need to consider a wider range of factors relating to the housing issues we face. More >>
Auckland alcohol ban areas finalised
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 9:53 am | Auckland Council
From 31 October, the Auckland region will have 726 alcohol ban areas due to a review under the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 by Auckland Council and Local Boards. More >>
Help Shape Auckland’s Regional Pest Management Plan
Monday, 19 October 2015, 4:57 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland is home to many pests – plants, animals, and diseases. These pests can have adverse effects on our environment, economy and health; controlling them has benefits for our native plants, animals and ecosystems. The Regional Pest Management ... More >>
Decision digest | Auckland Development Committee
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 4:05 pm | Auckland Council
Setting a new goal to tackle Auckland’s housing affordability problem and commissioning new analysis on the issue headlined the Auckland Development Committee’s agenda, which focussed on urban development. More >>
