Auckland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 14]
Housing affordability and the metropolitan limit
Monday, 21 January 2008, 4:05 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Housing affordability and the metropolitan urban limit - response to NZ Herald story of 21 January 2008 More >>
Outdoor summer holiday adventures for kids
Tuesday, 15 January 2008, 3:02 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council’s summer holiday programme continues this week with two Hunua-based adventure treats for energetic youngsters keen to get a taste of the outdoors life. Places are limited so booking is essential. More >>
Artist wanted for regional park residency
Monday, 14 January 2008, 4:40 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is trialling a new programme to give artists a chance to live and work in a regional park. Applications for this inaugural artist in residence close on Monday 4 February. More >>
ARC: On the passing of Sir Edmund Hillary
Friday, 11 January 2008, 4:13 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council chairman Michael Lee today expressed his condolences and deepest sympathy to the family of Sir Edmund Hillary. More >>
Last year's ‘surplus’ more apparent than real
Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 4:23 pm | Auckland Regional Council
“Unfortunately the bulk of the surprising 'surplus' indicated in last year’s ARC annual report (year ending 30 June 07) and reported this week is not a genuine surplus at all, but is made up of several one-off elements. More >>
Annual report highlights busy year
Monday, 7 January 2008, 12:51 am | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council has released its annual report 2007, highlighting how it performed against the first year of its ten-year plan 2006-16. The report details the progress made in addressing challenges facing the Auckland region, over the period ... More >>
ARC gives $49,900 to coastal projects
Friday, 21 December 2007, 4:06 pm | Auckland Regional Council
More than $49,000 has been awarded to coastal projects in the Auckland region during the Auckland Regional Council’s latest round of coastal funding. More >>
Auckland rail hits six million passenger mark
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 5:12 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland’s passenger trains are going from strength to strength, with patronage reaching a record six million journeys this year. The goal is now to out-perform Wellington’s long-established rail system. More >>
Wake Up On A Regional Park
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 10:40 am | Auckland Regional Council
FOR RENT: Classic kiwi beachfront baches. Few mod-cons, no TV, loads of character and nature on your doorstep. Close to Auckland, yet a whole world away. Make your booking today! Experience an authentic kiwi beach bach holiday this summer on one ... More >>
Ak Regional Council To Consider Eden Park In 2008
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 9:17 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council has received a request for a contribution to the redevelopment of Eden Park. The Council will consider the issue in the new year. More >>
Coastal Grant Helping Keep Sea Rescue Trust Afloat
Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 3:48 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A coastal grant is helping the Hibiscus Sea Rescue Trust save lives this summer. In the July funding round, The Hibiscus Sea Rescue Trust (HSRT) received a $20,000 grant to help pay for one of two Yamaha 150 hp motors for their rescue boat, Hibiscus ... More >>
Hauraki District Mayor to chair Hauraki Gulf Forum
Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 3:27 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Hauraki Gulf Forum promotes and facilitates integrated management of the resources of the Hauraki Gulf. Created by government legislation in 2000, the Forum comprises elected representatives from the 12 regional, city and district councils within the ... More >>
The good, the bad and the ugly
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 2:41 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Cascade Stream in Waitakere has finished top of the class for water quality according to a report commissioned by the Auckland Regional Council. More >>
Don’t put your life on the line
Friday, 30 November 2007, 12:46 am | Auckland Regional Council
Wearing a lifejacket and checking weather conditions when going fishing off the rocks this summer could save your life and the lives of those around you. More >>
Auckland school earns top environmental award
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 4:00 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Beachlands School is one of only two schools nationwide to be awarded the prestigious Green-Gold Enviroschools Award, this year. A further 33 schools in the Auckland region are to receive silver or bronze awards, in recognition of their commitment to working ... More >>
Fence fund needs your support
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 10:49 am | Auckland Regional Council
Imagine a safe haven on the end of a peninsula where native species thrive in picturesque surroundings. A place where visitors hear, see and learn about New Zealand’s natural treasures. Where our nation’s farming heritage co-exists with recreation and conservation. More >>
Funding Boost For Auckland Environmental Projects
Wednesday, 21 November 2007, 2:33 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Projects protecting Auckland city’s environment have been given a major boost with $82,433 of grants from the Auckland Regional Council. More >>
Flower Show Goes But ARC Looks To Future
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 10:36 am | Auckland Regional Council
19 November 2007 The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is disappointed to see the Ellerslie International Flower Show leave the Auckland region but has pledged to work with local councils to investigate future event opportunities. More >>
Gold and Silver at the Ellerslie Flower Show
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 5:38 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC sponsored Raingarden picked up gold, and the ARC Sculpture in Our Garden won silver, in the exhibition category at the Ellerslie International Flower Show this afternoon. More >>
Treating our rain with a garden
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 11:12 am | Auckland Regional Council
Designing a garden to take advantage of Auckland's rain and help solve our stormwater problem makes sense to three final year Landscape Design students from Unitec. More >>