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BusLink network to spread ‘Christmas cheer’ Dec 21

Thursday, 30 November 2017, 1:58 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Users of the four public transport services that collectively make up Northland’s ‘BusLink’ network are to be treated to some pre-Christmas cheer as part of a day-long festive season promotion later this month (subs: Thurs Dec 21) More >>

Call to remove charges for central sports fields

Friday, 15 May 2015, 11:11 am | Auckland Regional Council

Local boards unite in call to remove charges for central sports fields Sports clubs in the former Auckland City Council area shouldn’t have to pay to use sports fields when clubs elsewhere in Auckland don’t, say the chairs of Orākei, Albert-Eden ... More >>

Keep the Warriors at Mt Smart, bring speedway to Colin Dale

Friday, 15 May 2015, 11:00 am | Auckland Regional Council

Following proposals to move the Vodafone Warriors from Mt Smart Stadium to make way for a speedway, Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board Member Ross Robertson is endorsing the call by Councillors Alf Filipania and John Watson to instead move the speedway to ... More >>

NRL announcement on eve of the Nines

Friday, 16 January 2015, 10:46 am | Auckland Regional Council

With only two weeks to go until the Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines, now recognised as the NRL season opener, today’s announcements further cement the NRL’s commitment to the sport and economic success for Auckland, says Mayor Len Brown. More >>

Summer swim spot survey starts soon

Monday, 17 November 2014, 1:12 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Annual summer water quality tests which indicate how suitable Northland’s most popular beaches, rivers and lakes are for swimming will begin later this month. (SUBS: Monday Nov 24) More >>

Development partner sought for ex-supermarket site

Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 5:30 pm | Auckland Regional Council

The Northland Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest from potential joint venture partners to redevelop the former Countdown supermarket site in Kensington, Whangarei. More >>

Auckland Council postpones indoor fire decision

Thursday, 30 October 2014, 9:00 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Auckland Council’s Governing Body today made a decision to postpone the passing of the Air Quality Bylaw. The proposed bylaw aims to manage indoor fires to reduce air pollution and meet National Environmental Standards for Air Quality (AQNES). More >>

Maori advisory committee holds ‘positive’ first meeting

Monday, 30 June 2014, 1:55 pm | Auckland Regional Council

The Northland Regional Council’s Te Taitokerau Maori Advisory Committee has met for the first time at Ngati Hine’s Otiria Marae. More >>

Business is music to the ears of students

Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 4:26 pm | Auckland Regional Council

While many people can only dream of working in the music industry, secondary school students from across north Auckland are turning dreams into reality by recording albums under their own music label. More >>

Come on down to Ambury Farm Day

Thursday, 7 October 2010, 3:15 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Pull on your gumboots, load up the kids and head for Ambury Regional Park this Sunday. It’s the annual Ambury Farm Day and it promises to be a spectacular free family day out. More >>

Cruise terminal vital to tourism economy

Thursday, 30 September 2010, 11:45 am | Auckland Regional Council

A new study on New Zealand’s cruise industry supports the need for a world-class, international cruise ship terminal on Auckland’s waterfront. More >>

Maori Statutory Board call for nominations

Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 11:29 am | Auckland Regional Council

Nominations for mataawaka representatives on the new Maori Statutory Board for Auckland are being requested. More >>

New coastal park purchased by ARC

Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 11:02 am | Auckland Regional Council

The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) has today announced the purchase of its final regional park, Te Muri Regional Park. Fittingly, it is the neighbour to the first regional park ever purchased, at Wenderholm in 1965. More >>

Contact centre comes out top

Monday, 27 September 2010, 4:14 pm | Auckland Regional Council

The Auckland Regional Council’s contact centre has been named best local government contact centre in New Zealand. More >>

ARC welcomes Tawharanui Marine Reserve decision

Monday, 27 September 2010, 4:00 pm | Auckland Regional Council

The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) welcomes the approval of its application for a marine reserve a Tawharanui, on the eastern coast of the Rodney district. More >>

Auckland schools show they are WasteWise

Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 1:57 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Five Auckland schools are the first to graduate from a two year programme to cut down on the waste they send to landfill. More >>

Common sense called for on west coast beaches

Friday, 17 September 2010, 4:11 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Auckland Regional Council parks staff are reminding people to check weather warnings before venturing out on west coast beaches this weekend. More >>

ARC backs novel but clever rail idea

Friday, 17 September 2010, 10:46 am | Auckland Regional Council

An informal discussion on a transport blog site last month got a few Auckland transport bods thinking and they came up with a great idea. More >>

ARC backs novel but clever rail idea

Friday, 17 September 2010, 9:18 am | Auckland Regional Council

An informal discussion on a transport blog site last month got a few Auckland transport bods thinking and they came up with a great idea. More >>

Free trains played part in preventing gridlock

Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 4:46 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Figures just out from the Auckland Regional Transport Authority show that over 30,000 extra train trips were made on Sunday during the replacement of the Newmarket viaduct. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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