Auckland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 25]
Environmental Fund open
Thursday, 2 June 2005, 9:44 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council seeks environmentally aware Aucklanders to apply to its Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF). More >>
Plant trees & protect Whakanewha Regional Park
Thursday, 2 June 2005, 9:23 am | Auckland Regional Council
Aucklanders throughout the region are invited to help the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) protect and improve park life by planting native trees at Whakanewha Regional Park on Monday 6 June from 10am onwards. More >>
New Economic Development Forum For Auckland Region
Friday, 27 May 2005, 3:54 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Details around the form and function of a new regional economic development forum were confirmed by the Auckland Regional Council earlier this week, signalling the beginning of a new approach to economic development in the Auckland region. More >>
ARC's economic development unit taking shape
Friday, 27 May 2005, 3:52 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The role of a new regional economic development unit, to be set up by the Auckland Regional Council, was confirmed earlier this week, signalling the beginning of a new approach to economic development in the Auckland region. More >>
Rabbit Disease (Calicivirus) to be released
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 1:15 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A consortium of ten regional councils, including the Auckland Regional Council, has gained approval from the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) to import batches of the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) virus strain from the New South ... More >>
ARC pleased with ranges legislation decision
Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 5:08 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council is delighted with Waitakere City Council's decision this morning in support for the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Bill, which if introduced will provide long-term protection for the Waitakere Ranges and foothills. More >>
ARC pleased with response to Draft Annual Plan
Monday, 23 May 2005, 2:50 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council is pleased with the number and quality of the formal and informal submissions it has received to its Draft Annual Plan and Amendments to its Long-Term Council Community Plan 2005-14. More >>
ARC pleased with ARTA achievements
Friday, 20 May 2005, 1:42 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council's Transport Committee has acknowledged its subsidiary's success in significantly increasing rail, bus and ferry service capacity, with special mention of relief offered during the recent bus strike. More >>
Draft strategy approved for consultation
Wednesday, 18 May 2005, 5:38 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The future vision for transport in the Auckland region is about to go out for public consultation and Aucklanders are encouraged to have their say. More >>
Drive-by and help clear the air
Monday, 16 May 2005, 11:10 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council will be launching a drive-by emissions monitoring campaign this week to help Aucklanders improve the alarming quality of Auckland’s air. More >>
Residents urged to participate in workshop
Thursday, 12 May 2005, 4:14 pm | Auckland Regional Council
What do you value most about the Auckland region? What do you want for the wider region in 20 years time? These are some of the questions the Auckland Regional Council is asking Manukau residents at a workshop next week. More >>
Intensive housing and social problems - study
Wednesday, 11 May 2005, 11:18 am | Auckland Regional Council
A study into the links between high density housing and possible social issues has shown that while there are a lot of misconceptions, there is no conclusive evidence that intensive development leads to increased social problems such as poverty and ... More >>
Region's civil defence plan given final tick
Friday, 6 May 2005, 4:33 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The overarching plan that will guide agencies from across the Auckland region in the event of a civil defence emergency was given the final seal of approval by Minister of Civil Defence, Hon George Hawkins, earlier today. More >>
Region's Parks Part Of National Research Programme
Thursday, 5 May 2005, 11:23 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council is working with the Department of Conservation (DOC) on research into vehicle security in and around regional parks throughout the Auckland region as part of a national research programme. The programme involves scoping the ... More >>
Franklin residents urged to participate
Wednesday, 4 May 2005, 1:06 pm | Auckland Regional Council
What do you value most about the Auckland region ? What do you want for the wider region in 20 years time? These are some of the questions the Auckland Regional Council is asking Franklin residents at a workshop later this month. More >>
ARC rate increase small price to pay
Friday, 29 April 2005, 6:45 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The average ARC rates increase of 10.7% for North Shore City ratepayers outlined in this year’s Draft Annual Plan is in fact a relatively small dollar increase, Michael Lee, ARC Chairman says. More >>
Public access top of waterfront wish-list
Friday, 29 April 2005, 3:00 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Most of the 850 people who provided feedback last month on the future of the CBD waterfront said that public access and looking after the environment were their top priorities. More >>
Have Your Say on the Auckland region’s future
Thursday, 7 April 2005, 4:32 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council is delivering Region Wide, the council’s regular newsletter, to letterboxes throughout the region from today. The latest issue summarises this year’s Draft Annual Plan. More >>
Auckland no exception to state world environment
Friday, 1 April 2005, 3:57 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A damning report on the state of the world’s environment released this week highlights the need for continuing action to protect Auckland’s environment, according to the Auckland Regional Council. More >>
ARC Recommends Refusal Of Pakiri Resource Consent
Friday, 1 April 2005, 1:52 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A special meeting of the Auckland Regional Council Environmental Management Committee has recommended that the Minister of Conservation refuse two resource consent applications to extract sand from Mangawhai - Pakiri. More >>