Auckland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 12]
ARC calls on Aucklanders to help save energy
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 2:19 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council chairman Michael Lee is calling on Aucklanders to do their bit for the national energy saving campaign. More >>
Effort needed to ensure wellbeing of Hauraki Gulf
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 2:24 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Current regulatory approaches and management arrangements may be inadequate to deal with the pressures facing the Hauraki Gulf according to a Hauraki Gulf State of the Environment Report released today. More >>
Motorised recreation demands to be addressed
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 1:20 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC has approved funding to develop a motorised recreation strategy for the Auckland region. More >>
Kick bad habits on World Environment Day
Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 10:34 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council will be encouraging people to kick their CO2 habit this World Environment Day. More >>
ARC applauds dolphin protection measures
Friday, 30 May 2008, 1:47 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council (ARC) leaders are commending the government on its recently announced measures to protect Maui’s and Hector’s dolphins. More >>
Call to action to protect parkland before crisis
Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 10:25 am | Auckland Regional Council
Urban spread, climate change, loss of species, financial crises, food and water crises and increasing challenges from invasive species are just some of the issues that could profoundly affect our ability to sustain our world’s parks and natural systems. More >>
Mt Smart soccer clarification
Sunday, 18 May 2008, 2:31 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Recent news reports have speculated upon negotiations between the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) and US Major League Soccer team LA Galaxy to hold an exhibition match at Mt Smart Stadium. More >>
Councils make decision on flower show
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 12:43 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) and Manukau City Council have agreed to continue to work together to promote a series of horticultural, musical and other cultural events at the Auckland Botanic Gardens. More >>
Buy back of railways welcomed
Monday, 5 May 2008, 4:41 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council chairman Michael Lee congratulates the New Zealand Government on its decision to purchase Toll New Zealand’s rail and ferry business. More >>
Aquaculture letter ARC to Anderton
Friday, 2 May 2008, 11:11 am | Auckland Regional Council
Letter to Hon Jim Anderton from Auckland Regional Council (ARC) Chairman Mike Lee regarding aquaculture in the Auckland region. More >>
Funding our environmental future
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 6:02 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council is seeking applications for an environmental fund which has given a combined $2.1 million to environmental projects, since its inception eight years ago. More >>
Balance, not abundance, proposed for parking
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 11:39 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council has today released a draft regional parking strategy calling on local councils to reduce the amount of all-day parking in business and shopping centres as public transport improves. More >>
Hunua Ranges tracks closed for goat control in May
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 11:09 am | Auckland Regional Council
Hunua Ranges tracks closed for goat control in May 23 April 2008 Auckland Regional Council will close access ways, tracks and campsites in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park during May for goat control operations. More >>
Auckland Regional Council Votes for Greater Ak
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 4:08 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council today voted to recommend a single unitary authority to the Royal Commission considering how Auckland might best be governed comprising a Greater Auckland Authority and a number of local community councils. More >>
'The One and the Many'
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 1:13 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council today voted to recommend a single unitary authority to the Royal Commission considering how Auckland might best be governed comprising a Greater Auckland Authority and a number of local community councils. More >>
ARC proposes Greater Auckland Authority
Tuesday, 15 April 2008, 9:29 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council is proposing a single unitary authority, the Greater Auckland Authority, supported by Community Councils as the model for local government in the Auckland region. More >>
Aquaculture in the Auckland region
Friday, 11 April 2008, 2:12 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council has taken an initial precautionary position on the future management of aquaculture (marine farming) in the region’s coastal marine area, and is to consult on this. More >>
Long-term protection of Waitakere Ranges secured
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 2:50 pm | Auckland Regional Council
An historic Bill to protect the Waitakere Ranges for generations to come passed its third and final reading in Parliament tonight. More >>
Submissions open on ARC Draft Annual Plan
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 9:48 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2008/09 opens for public submissions today. It includes amendments to our ten-year plan and proposes an average 4.95 per cent rates increase, a similar level to the last three years. More >>
Celebrate the opening of Atiu Creek Regional Park
Friday, 28 March 2008, 1:53 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Atiu Creek Regional Park officially opens to the public on Saturday 5 April and everyone is invited to join in the celebrations. More >>