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Auckland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 4]

ARC releases Auckland’s environmental scorecard

Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 5:09 pm | Auckland Regional Council

An extensive picture of Auckland’s air, land, water and biodiversity was released today by the Auckland Regional Council (ARC). More >>

New Zealand not to bid for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 5:04 pm | Auckland Regional Council

New Zealand will not bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. This decision follows a rigorous scoping exercise involving Auckland’s local and regional councils, Government and the New Zealand Olympic Committee. More >>

Minister appointment of CCO directors undemocratic

Friday, 12 March 2010, 12:48 pm | Auckland Regional Council

ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today that Transport Minister Steven Joyce’s imposition of an Auckland Transport Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) is now seriously undermining the whole concept of unified and strengthened local government for Auckland. More >>

Work begins on Shakespear Open Sanctuary fence

Wednesday, 3 March 2010, 9:58 am | Auckland Regional Council

Spades full of earth turned over at Shakespear Regional Park today signalled the beginning of a new era for the park and a long-awaited start on a pest proof fence that will stretch across the peninsula. More >>

Come join the fun at Omana Children's Day

Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 3:12 pm | Auckland Regional Council

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: ARC Media Release | Come join the fun at Omana Children's Day Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 09:38:04 +1300 From: Janine Brennan-Lynch To: Janine Brennan-Lynch More >>

Mike Lee and Peter Winder on the Super-city Bill

Monday, 1 March 2010, 3:12 pm | Auckland Regional Council

ARC Chairman Mike Lee and Chief Executive Peter Winder appeared in front of the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill select committee this morning. More >>

Queens Wharf – ARC and Government move ahead

Friday, 26 February 2010, 1:38 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Queens Wharf co-owners – the ARC and the Government – will ensure Queens Wharf is ready for the Rugby World Cup and a permanent cruise ship terminal is developed after the event. More >>

ARC Chairman Thanks Maritime Union for Its Support

Wednesday, 17 February 2010, 4:35 pm | Auckland Regional Council

ARC Chairman Mike Lee has thanked the Maritime Union for its staunch support of a cruise ship terminal on Queens Wharf. More >>

Ports’ boost Auckland infrastructure by $208m

Wednesday, 17 February 2010, 2:00 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Ports of Auckland has contributed $208 million to Auckland infrastructure in the past five years, ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today. More >>

Shambolic stadium performance serves as a reminder

Monday, 15 February 2010, 4:23 pm | Auckland Regional Council

The poor performance of North Harbour Stadium on Friday suggests the Mayor of North Shore City Council, Andrew Williams, should look closer to home when discussing Auckland’s stadia and the need to rationalise. More >>

Longstanding ARC councillor to retire

Monday, 15 February 2010, 1:00 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Councillor Bill Burrill, Chairman of the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) Finance Committee has announced he will retire from politics in October this year. More >>

Stoneleigh People’s Choice Award goes to Bing Dawe

Monday, 15 February 2010, 12:51 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Stoneleigh People’s Choice Award goes to Bing Dawe 15 February 2010 Popular New Zealand artist Bing Dawe was yesterday awarded the Stoneleigh People’s Choice Award for his work From the series, A landscape with too many holes, ‘Wishing for St ... More >>

Last days to apply for park art residency

Friday, 12 February 2010, 5:14 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Adventurous artists looking for an inspirational opportunity in the outdoors have only a week left to apply for this year’s Auckland Regional Council (ARC) 2010 Artist in Residence programme. Applications close next Friday (19 February 2010). More >>

ARC Cautious Over Government’s GMO Announcement

Friday, 12 February 2010, 12:31 pm | Auckland Regional Council

The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is cautiously optimistic about the Government’s announcement this week that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) will be governed by the newly formed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). More >>

Mt Smart is not for sale

Thursday, 11 February 2010, 2:17 pm | Auckland Regional Council

Mt Smart Stadium will not be sold to raise funds to cover Eden Park’s development shortfall the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) confirmed today. More >>

ARC Chairman Urging Mayors To Show Some Leadership

Thursday, 11 February 2010, 10:32 am | Auckland Regional Council

“I believe Aucklanders are now tired of all the talk about Queens Wharf,” he said. “They want to see some action not more bickering about whether to proceed with development. More >>

Vision for Auckland’s waterfront Already Agreed

Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 4:03 pm | Auckland Regional Council

It’s time Auckland got on with developing the waterfront, ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today. “During the current debate around a cruise ship terminal for Queens Wharf, it has been said there must be an agreed vision for the waterfront before ... More >>

ARC happy with Queens Wharf consensus

Monday, 8 February 2010, 11:52 am | Auckland Regional Council

It’s encouraging to see Auckland mayors supporting moving ahead with a cruise ship terminal on Queens Wharf, ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today. More >>

Auckland Anniversary Day: Safety Before Speed

Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 4:06 pm | Auckland Regional Council

A speed limit is being introduced to cover the entire Auckland harbour on anniversary day to ensure that it is smooth sailing for everyone on the water. More >>

ARC Chairman off to work in French Polynesia

Friday, 15 January 2010, 4:07 pm | Auckland Regional Council

ARC Chairman Mike Lee is taking private leave to work on a conservation project on Tetiaroa Atoll in French Polynesia for just over the next two weeks. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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