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Auckland Council
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau
The Auckland Council is the local government council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand.
Services provided for Auckland, include: local roads and footpaths, water, sewerage system, rubbish, recycling and landfills, parks and sportsfields, recreation centres, libraries and pools, dog registration, civil defence, social housing.
The council was established on 1 November 2010 replacing: Auckland Regional Council, Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council, North Shore City Council, Waitakere City Council, Papakura District Council, Rodney District Council Franklin District Council.
Auckland Council - Latest News [Page 90]
Auckland Council: Decision digest
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 3:36 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee held its first meeting of the new term today with business dominated by discussions on economic development, community empowerment and environmental sustainability. More >>
Happy holidays for your pets
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 10:32 am | Auckland Council
Christmas is the most sociable time of the year and your dog loves all the attention, right? Well, maybe, but how do you know when she’s had enough and needs rescuing? More >>
Howick Local Board Botany subdivision by-election
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 10:18 am | Auckland Council
Interested in standing or nominating a candidate to contest the Howick Local Board Botany subdivision by-election but not sure where the boundaries are? More >>
Sistas Turn Up the Sass Centre Stage for a Provocative Show
Monday, 5 December 2016, 12:50 pm | Auckland Live
SISTAS TURN UP THE SASS CENTRE STAGE FOR A PROVOCATIVE SHOW INFUSED WITH HIP HOP POLITICS AND TOTAL EMPOWERMENT! More >>
Gecko species re-introduced to New Zealand mainland
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 4:01 pm | Auckland Council
For the first time in a century, the Duvaucel’s gecko can now be found in mainland New Zealand thanks to a successful reintroduction of the species into Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary. Auckland Council’s Regional Park Rangers and Biodiversity team ... More >>
Auckland Live Summer In The Square Kicks Off Today
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 3:23 pm | Auckland Live
Summer has officially arrived, bringing with it Auckland Live Summer in the Square - a celebration of the season with free events in the Aotea precinct. Thursday 1 December marks the start of this sizzling smorgasbord of daily events, fun activities, ... More >>
Decision digest: First meeting of Planning Committee held
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 11:56 am | Auckland Council
First meeting of Planning Committee held Auckland Council’s Planning Committee held its first meeting of the new term yesterday with business dominated by discussions on major roading and housing infrastructure works for Auckland. More >>
SPIRIT HOUSE – A Ghost Story
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 3:59 pm | Auckland Live
Iconic NZ actor and screen legend Ian Mune returns to the stage to star in one of the most anticipated theatrical events of the summer. From award-winning theatre makers Carl Bland and Ben Crowder comes the premiere of SPIRIT HOUSE playing at the ... More >>
Fresh chance to stand for the Howick Local Board
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 1:48 pm | Auckland Council
Interested in representing your community and influencing decisions that affect your local community and make Auckland a great place to live? More >>
Pop-up garden transforms empty CBD lot
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 11:55 am | Auckland Council
Gardens, seesaws and shaded seating will be installed on 30 November 2016 over the scarred concrete foundations of the Griffiths Building, creating an urban oasis on the corner of Albert Street and Wellesley Street in Auckland. More >>
Mayoral proposal eases ratepayer burden
Monday, 28 November 2016, 3:32 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Phil Goff has today released a plan to restrict rate rises and raise significant new revenue while restraining borrowing and supporting underpaid and vulnerable Aucklanders. More >>
Kids star when they Dare to Explore
Monday, 28 November 2016, 12:32 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland primary school students have brought this year’s Kia Māia Te Whai/ Dare to Explore summer reading programme to life. More >>
Stage adaptation of The 13-Storey Treehouse in Auckland
Monday, 28 November 2016, 11:38 am | Auckland Live
13-Storeys of Fun as Andy Griffith’s Bestseller Comes to Life on Stage in New Zealand for the First Time in 2017! More >>
Safer spaces on the way for Auckland’s ancestral mountains
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 12:24 pm | Auckland Council
Pedestrian-only areas at the tihi (summits) of five Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains) will be introduced in 2017. More >>
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 >>
