Auckland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 13]
ARC joins appeal to save Building 5
Wednesday, 26 March 2008, 2:27 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council today voted to join the Environment Court appeal to save Building 5 within the Greenlane Hospital complex. More >>
Public submissions sought on Draft Annual Plan
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 12:37 am | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC's Draft Annual Plan 2008/09, which includes amendments to its ten-year plan, was adopted by Council today, and proposes an average 4.95 per cent rates increase, a similar level to the last three years. More >>
Lee - Opening Of The New Lynn Rail Trench Project
Friday, 14 March 2008, 2:04 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Speech Delivered By Michael Lee, Arc Chairman, At The Opening Of The New Lynn Rail Trench Project FRIDAY 14 MARCH 2008 More >>
Preparing rail level-crossings for high-speed trai
Friday, 14 March 2008, 2:03 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council will provide financial assistance to local and district councils to ensure the region’s busiest level-crossings are ready for high-frequency trains. More >>
ARC encourages submissions to Royal Commission
Wednesday, 5 March 2008, 10:28 am | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council has welcomed the Royal Commission of Inquiry discussion document on Auckland’s Governance and is encouraging the regional community to read it and make a submission. More >>
All aboard train to Atiu Creek Regional Park
Monday, 3 March 2008, 5:17 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Atiu Creek Regional Park officially opens to the public on Saturday 5 April and the Auckland Regional Council is offering visitors the chance to get there by train. More >>
ARC proposes $10m contribution to Eden Park
Tuesday, 26 February 2008, 12:42 am | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council has decided to consult the public on a proposed $10 million contribution toward the redevelopment of Eden Park. ARC Chairman Michael Lee says the proposed contribution would not be made this year but would be made available ... More >>
ARC welcomes One Plan for Auckland region
Friday, 22 February 2008, 11:48 am | Auckland Regional Council
Work has begun on a new multi-agency initiative to improve the speed and effectiveness of regionally significant programmes through greater collaboration amongst national, regional and local government. More >>
Train to Helensville A&P Show
Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 1:16 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A special excursion train will run to the Helensville A&P Show this Saturday, allowing city folk to spend a day in the country. More >>
Scooters Planned To Green Auckland Fleet
Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 12:34 am | Auckland Regional Council
Two scooters are now being trialled by ARC staff as a way to get around town on business. It’s part of the regional council’s commitment to making its own transport clean and cost-effective. More >>
Bring the kids to Omana for Children’s Day
Tuesday, 19 February 2008, 2:34 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council is inviting families to celebrate national Children’s Day at Omana Regional Park on Sunday 2 March. More >>
Park artist in residence announced
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 4:48 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Sculptor Nic Moon and painter Derek March are to become the Auckland Regional Council’s very first artists in residence. These two talented artists were chosen from over 50 applicants for the inaugural ARC Artist in Residence project. More >>
Stating the case for faster broadband for Auckland
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 2:46 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A group of Auckland local government officials has put its broadband ambitions for the region on the table this week and has raised questions about Telecom’s recent cabinetisation plan. More >>
ARC takes a stand on beach vehicle issue
Friday, 8 February 2008, 11:11 am | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC will escalate its approach to issues around beach vehicle access to a regional and national level. More >>
ARC decides on Muriwai Surf Club relocation
Friday, 8 February 2008, 12:21 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) Parks and Heritage Committee today decided upon its preferred site for the relocation of the Muriwai Volunteer Surf Life Saving Club's club rooms. More >>
Rare pateke welcomed back to Tawharanui
Friday, 1 February 2008, 9:43 am | Auckland Regional Council
Another rare bird species is being welcomed back to Tawharanui this weekend. Up to 30 endangered pateke, or brown teal, will be released into the open sanctuary at Tawharanui Regional Park. More >>
Polluters kill 282 eels and fish
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 4:59 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Two hundred and thirty-five eels and 47 fish were killed at the weekend after part of the Omaru Creek was polluted. Pollution Response Officers spent several hours over the weekend cleaning-up the stream and removing the dead eels and fish. More >>
Logistical success at Newmarket
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 4:45 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council chairman Michael Lee says train commuters have coped well with changes today at Newmarket station as the $65 million modernisation of the country’s busiest junction went full steam ahead More >>
Stoneleigh People’s Choice Award goes to King
Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 9:32 am | Auckland Regional Council
The inaugural Stoneleigh Sculpture in the Gardens Stoneleigh People’s Choice Award has been won by Virginia King for her sculpture exhibition entry, Pupu Harakeke – Flax Snail. More >>
‘Rock snot’battle lines drawn
Tuesday, 22 January 2008, 10:38 am | Auckland Regional Council
The call to action to protect against rock snot (didymo) has taken on new urgency with it being detected in two more major South Island rivers. More >>