Auckland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 40]
Scary Facts about Stormwater Auckland Pollution
Thursday, 31 October 2002, 10:49 am | Auckland Regional Council
- About 500,000 litres of detergent from people washing their cars on roads and driveways ends up in the harbour every year, mixed with up to 250 million litres of water More >>
Freshwater fishing – city style
Thursday, 31 October 2002, 10:48 am | Auckland Regional Council
ARC staff and councillors are fishing out of stormwater drains in Auckland city today to make the point that stormwater runs directly to the sea, untreated. More >>
Stream pollution reports skyrocketing
Thursday, 31 October 2002, 10:48 am | Auckland Regional Council
Reported incidents of stream and beach pollution have escalated more than 40% in the Auckland region in 2002, and the trend looks like it will continue. More >>
ARC seeks community buy-in of AMAs
Wednesday, 30 October 2002, 2:21 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Changes to the Proposed Regional Plan: Coastal, regarding the development and management of Aquaculture Management Areas (AMAs), were yesterday publicly notified by the Auckland Regional Council (ARC). More >>
Free Ferry-Feeders for Fridays In Auckland
Tuesday, 29 October 2002, 1:56 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Eastern suburbs residents will be able to travel to the CBD for less in November and December, with the introduction of free ferry-feeder buses to the Half Moon Bay ferry wharf. More >>
America’s Cup syndicates join The Big Clean Up
Friday, 25 October 2002, 9:37 am | Auckland Regional Council
Seven of the America’s Cup syndicates have signed up to the Auckland Regional Council’s environmental action campaign, The Big Clean Up, to help care for our environment and encourage Aucklanders to do likewise. More >>
Harbourmaster gives regatta spectators thumbs up
Tuesday, 22 October 2002, 10:21 am | Auckland Regional Council
ARC harbourmaster James McPetrie has given Louis Vuitton Cup spectators the thumbs up as the regatta moves into its second stage this week. More >>
Apple Moth eradication programme on right track
Monday, 21 October 2002, 8:10 am | Auckland Regional Council
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry officials have updated Auckland Regional Council’s Parks and Heritage Committee on the Painted Apple Moth eradication programme this week. More >>
ARC says AMAs provide for sustainable aquaculture
Friday, 18 October 2002, 11:29 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) this week voted to adopt variations related to aquaculture development in the Proposed Regional Plan: Coastal. More >>
Auckland Regional Council Wins Innovation Awards
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 10:57 am | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council took top honours Tuesday night at the BearingPoint Innovation Awards (formerly KPMG), which recognise innovation in the public sector. More >>
Green light for Ark in the Park
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 9:09 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council today officially gave the green light to the Ark in the Park Project in Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges Regional Parkland. More >>
ARC supports Long Bay funding initiative
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 9:06 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council today confirmed its support for a funding initiative which could lead to the purchase of more land at Long Bay Regional Park. More >>
More land for Wenderholm Regional Park
Thursday, 17 October 2002, 9:04 am | Auckland Regional Council
Wenderholm Regional Park is set to grow by more than 30 hectares following a decision by the Auckland Regional Council to purchase an adjacent block of land. More >>
Silver Ferns reintroduced to Auckland Urban
Monday, 14 October 2002, 5:00 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Two Silver Fern railcars re-enter service today on the Pukekohe to Auckland Southern Line as part of the management of passenger train services by the Auckland Regional Council (ARC). More >>
City-bound buses exceed expectations
Friday, 11 October 2002, 5:14 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Eastern suburbs residents have taken to Botany-CDB buses with such gusto, the Auckland Regional Council and Howick and Eastern Buses are launching seven new trips each way daily to meet demand. More >>
Residents Demand "More Buses, More Often"
Tuesday, 1 October 2002, 1:35 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Buses every 15 minutes, better links to the Hospital, and more off-peak services are just a few of the top ranking demands for an improved bus network made by North Shore City and Hibiscus Coast residents to the Auckland Regional Council over the ... More >>
Free Bus Ride on short ‘Circuit’ for America’s Cup
Friday, 20 September 2002, 10:30 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council and Stagecoach are set to launch a new inner city bus service in the CBD in time for the start of the America’s Cup, free of charge to the public. More >>
Grace Farm field-day focuses on profitability
Wednesday, 18 September 2002, 11:52 am | Auckland Regional Council
Farmers and lifestyle block owners get an opportunity this weekend to learn how soils and landforms affect the profitability and sustainability of their properties. The Auckland Regional Council (ARC), in conjunction with the Farm Forestry Association, ... More >>
Saddle up for Ambury Farm Day
Friday, 13 September 2002, 10:39 am | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland’s biggest farm festival is back and bigger than ever on Sunday 22 September. More >>
Strong support for BRT + thumbs up for local buses
Wednesday, 11 September 2002, 3:48 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A recent survey of North Shore City residents has shown that 44 per cent feel that passenger transport services have improved over the last 12 months - and one third of the total sample say they will use the city's busway when it's finished in 2006. More >>