Auckland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 38]
Second significant pollution sentence in one week
Wednesday, 2 April 2003, 9:13 am | Auckland Regional Council
Within a week the Environment Court issued a second significant sentence under the Resource Management Act (RMA) as a result of a prosecution carried out by the Auckland Regional Council. More >>
Electric Bus No Joke
Tuesday, 1 April 2003, 1:12 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Free electric buses are soon to hit CBD streets, but without the need for retailers’ power points. More >>
Clear message to industry
Friday, 28 March 2003, 11:58 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Environment Court has issued a significant sentence under the Resource Management Act (RMA) as a result of a prosecution carried out by the Auckland Regional Council against a publicly listed chemical manufacturing and disposal company. More >>
Draft annual plan adopted, comment welcomed
Tuesday, 25 March 2003, 3:14 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council yesterday adopted its draft Annual Plan for the 2003/4 financial year and is now actively seeking public comment during the 1 April to 1 May consultation period. More >>
ARC Bus Emissions Testing Results ‘Looking Good’
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 2:33 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC’s commitment to ensure cleaner air for Aucklanders has been further strengthened with the commencement of a free bus emissions testing programme last week. More >>
Urbanism conference draws large intl. audience
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 11:58 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Urbanism Downunder 2003 conference being held at Sky City, Auckland 20-22 March is exceeding expectations, and will be attended by over 400 professionals, politicians, academics and governmental officials from Australia and New Zealand. More >>
Feedpads, wintering barns need prevention focus
Friday, 14 March 2003, 5:23 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC is becoming concerned at the increasing contamination of water that appears to be occurring from feedpads, wintering barns and hardstands used by dairy farmers. More >>
ARC receives over 1300 aquaculture submissions
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 5:31 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) has received 1338 submissions for variations to the Proposed Auckland Regional Plan: Coastal. More >>
ARC will remove noise barrier
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 4:09 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council has decided not to appeal an Environment Court Enforcement Order to remove the noise barrier adjacent to the Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens. More >>
Noise barrier decision disappointing – ARC
Monday, 10 March 2003, 4:02 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council is disappointed that the Environment Court on Friday ordered the ARC to remove the acoustic barrier between the Regional Botanic Gardens and the southern motorway. More >>
Auckland to go for tunnel option
Friday, 7 March 2003, 8:57 am | Auckland Regional Council
A workshop convened by the Auckland Regional Council today concluded that the Harbour Bridge to City Project (HBTC) would be best funded through a mix of funding sources. More >>
ARC making progress with rates decisions
Monday, 3 March 2003, 9:11 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council met for four days this week to consider its draft Annual Plan for the 2003/04 financial year. More >>
E-Awards – call for entries
Monday, 24 February 2003, 10:03 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council is again searching for individuals and groups that may be eligible to enter the 2003 Environment Awards (E Awards). The ARC aims to recognise and celebrate positive environmental contributions to our region. More >>
Top tips for America’s Cup spectators
Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 5:32 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council Harbourmaster has two top tips for boaties wanting to enjoy this weekends’ America’s Cup racing – slow down and stay tuned to VHF channel 18. More >>
Regional rates payments - made easy
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 1:32 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Ratepayers will have a number of different options for paying when they receive a separate regional rates bill from July this year. More >>
Apartment living: do you know the rules?
Friday, 7 February 2003, 5:57 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Do you already own or plan to own an apartment or terraced house? Are you a tenant in one? In a new report the Auckland Regional Growth Forum throws some light on vital issues. More >>
Baches to burn at Long Bay Regional Park
Monday, 3 February 2003, 3:24 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The community at large is set to benefit from the torching of two unwanted baches at Long Bay Regional Park tomorrow (Tuesday 4 February). More >>
Bring a kite to Omana Children’s Day
Monday, 3 February 2003, 12:11 am | Auckland Regional Council
This year’s Omana Children’s day promises to be the most colourful yet with hundreds of colourful kites expected to fill the skies above the park. More >>
Slow down on the harbour
Thursday, 9 January 2003, 11:05 am | Auckland Regional Council
“Slow down on the harbour and enjoy the show.” That’s the message from Auckland Regional Council Harbourmaster James McPetrie to boaties heading out to watch the Louis Vuitton Cup final beginning on Saturday. More >>
Auckland summer of algal blooms continues
Friday, 20 December 2002, 11:49 am | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council monitoring has revealed high concentrations of toxic algae in Auckland’s north-eastern beaches once again and the ARC has alerted public health authorities. More >>