Auckland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 26]
ARC Supports Bid
Friday, 1 April 2005, 1:20 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council supports Auckland Regional Holdings' bid to take full ownership of the Ports of Auckland. Chairman of the ARC, Michael Lee, says the Council supports the offer made by its subsidiary, ARH, and describes it as "a logical ... More >>
Major changes afoot for region’s plans
Thursday, 31 March 2005, 3:53 pm | Auckland Regional Council
All eight councils in the Auckland region publicly notified changes to regional and local planning documents today. The changes will affect residents and businesses across the region. More >>
Celebrate your concern for Auckland’s Environment
Wednesday, 30 March 2005, 3:32 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The biennial ARC Environment Awards acknowledge the work of those who care for the environment and natural heritage of the Auckland region and who work towards creating a sustainable environment in our ever increasing urbanised, high growth region. More >>
RLTC adopts high passenger transport option
Thursday, 24 March 2005, 1:29 pm | Auckland Regional Council
At its Tuesday 22nd March meeting, the Auckland Regional Land Transport Committee (RLTC) adopted a ‘High Passenger Transport’ option for inclusion in the draft of the region’s new Regional Land Transport Strategy. The draft strategy will be put ... More >>
Polluter Pays
Thursday, 24 March 2005, 12:23 am | Auckland Regional Council
An East Tamaki hazardous waste collection and disposal company was ordered to pay over $21,000 in fines and court costs for polluting the Otara Creek and surrounding land. More >>
Protect the parks from pest plants
Wednesday, 23 March 2005, 4:35 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland’s regional parks and natural areas are being strangled by pest plants escaping from private gardens. More >>
April opening for visitor centre
Monday, 21 March 2005, 10:31 am | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Botanic Gardens’ new visitor centre, complete with spectacular artworks, displays and a café surrounded by landscaped gardens, will open next month. More >>
Prince of Wales opens Potter Children’s Garden
Friday, 11 March 2005, 1:21 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Prince of Wales ended his brief New Zealand visit by opening the Potter Children’s Garden at Auckland Botanic Gardens in Manurewa today. More >>
ARC Draft Annual Plan recommends 4.8% rate rise
Tuesday, 8 March 2005, 3:52 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council concluded its budget deliberations yesterday and will adopt its Draft Annual Plan on 21 March 2005. More >>
ARC Draft Annual Plan to set direction
Friday, 4 March 2005, 4:52 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council will conclude the majority of its budget deliberations at a Council meeting on Monday 7 March, and will adopt its Draft Annual Plan on 21 March 2005. More >>
Waikato joins Auckland’s Growth Forum
Wednesday, 2 March 2005, 2:58 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Environment Waikato Chair, Jenni Vernon, joined the Auckland Regional Growth Forum today, signalling that the Auckland region’s growth issues spread beyond geographic boundaries. More >>
Do you have a Pacific oyster problem?
Monday, 28 February 2005, 2:54 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC is calling for expressions of interest from groups wanting to work with the council to remove Pacific oyster shells from beaches. More >>
How to manage mangroves that are moving in
Monday, 28 February 2005, 12:55 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council has allocated $10,000 towards managing the expansion of mangroves. More >>
What do Weeds, Pests, and Streams have in common?
Friday, 25 February 2005, 8:42 am | Auckland Regional Council
A free environment workshop provides an opportunity to learn how to identify weeds, monitor streams, and control pests. More >>
Prince of Wales to Open Potter Children’s Garden
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 5:28 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Prince of Wales will open the new Potter Children’s Garden at the Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens in Manurewa, when he visits New Zealand in March. More >>
Community Clean up Motuihe Island
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 3:37 pm | Auckland Regional Council
On Sunday 27 February Motuihe Island will receive a clean up of litter and weeds by the Bucklands Beach Sea Scouts, Otahuhu Intermediate School and community representatives from the Spirit of New Zealand Trust, the Sir Peter Blake Trust, the Waitemata Harbour ... More >>
Opinion poll shows support for ranges legislation
Thursday, 17 February 2005, 5:31 pm | Auckland Regional Council
An Auckland Regional Council opinion poll shows that 73% of respondents support the introduction of a new law to protect the Waitakere Ranges and foothills for the long-term. More >>
Success of Muriwai gannet colony means expansion
Thursday, 17 February 2005, 5:20 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Bird numbers at Muriwai Regional Park’s gannet colony are increasing rapidly and its population is likely to more than double within ten years. More >>
Success of Muriwai gannet colony means expansion
Thursday, 17 February 2005, 5:20 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Bird numbers at Muriwai Regional Park’s gannet colony are increasing rapidly and its population is likely to more than double within ten years. More >>
ARC Chair turns down car
Wednesday, 16 February 2005, 10:36 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Chairman of the Auckland Regional Council, Michael Lee, has turned down the opportunity to have a new council-paid vehicle. More >>