Auckland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 41]
Muriwai open day to cover wide range of issues
Monday, 9 September 2002, 11:49 am | Auckland Regional Council
Everything from gannets to beach access to stormwater disposal will be up for discussion at an open day at Muriwai this Sunday. The open day, from 10am to 4pm, will give people who love Muriwai the chance to tell councils how they believe their regional ... More >>
RMA prosecution highlights importance of wetlands
Monday, 9 September 2002, 11:45 am | Auckland Regional Council
District Court Judge C.J. Thompson has convicted and fined a landowner $32,500 and an earthworks contractor $40,000 for illegal drainage works on a wetland area at Kaipara Flats near Warkworth. More >>
World Class Operators Aim To Run Auckland’s Trains
Wednesday, 4 September 2002, 4:39 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) today announced that as part of its open, competitive tender process, Connex, Stagecoach, Transdev and Serco have submitted responses to ARC’s request for qualifications to run Auckland's trains. These will now be evaluated ... More >>
How To Choose The Perfect Apartment
Monday, 26 August 2002, 2:29 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A new housing guide titled "What to look for when buying a terraced house or apartment" is essential reading for anyone considering buying a new home or investment property. More >>
ARC seeks feedback on environmental plans
Thursday, 1 August 2002, 10:53 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) has notified Variations to the Proposed Regional Plan: Air, Land and Water and the Proposed Regional Plan: Coastal. More >>
Will Auckland Save Wellington?
Friday, 19 July 2002, 6:35 pm | Auckland Regional Council
If Wellington is hit by a major earthquake, who will go to the aid of our capital city, our seat of government, our second largest urban population? And how will a response effort affect life and resources in Auckland and other centres? More >>
Smart New Design For Auckland Trains
Wednesday, 17 July 2002, 4:10 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC and Tranz Rail are developing a prototype commuter train that will bring a fresh, new look to the Auckland commuter fleet in time for next year’s opening of the new Britomart Terminal. More >>
Muriwai visitors asked to leave bird carcasses
Friday, 5 July 2002, 3:16 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Visitors to Muriwai Regional Park are being asked to leave bird carcasses on the beach so they can be identified and recorded. More >>
Technology advances helping ARC achieve
Wednesday, 3 July 2002, 2:13 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC has won the IBM award for ‘Overall Excellence in the Use of IT’ for the development of “Virtually thr”; an initiative aimed at encouraging Aucklanders to use public transport. The award was presented at the Computerworld Excellence Awards on Friday ... More >>
Boaties Warned As Storm Approaches Auckland
Thursday, 20 June 2002, 10:30 am | Auckland Regional Council
A severe weather warning has prompted ARC Harbourmaster James McPetrie to warn all Auckland boaties to check that their boats and moorings are secure. More >>
Bridgeman Concrete fined for waste discharges
Thursday, 6 June 2002, 5:28 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Bridgeman Concrete Auckland Ltd has been ordered to pay $14,230 in fines and costs for discharging waste from their Papakura concrete batching plant. More >>
Public Transport Use Continues to Climb
Wednesday, 5 June 2002, 5:55 pm | Auckland Regional Council
“Aucklanders are getting out of their cars and choosing to sue other modes of transport,” says ARC Passenger Transport Chairwoman Catherine Harland following the release of the ARC’s annual passenger transport survey. More >>
ARC Goes International for New Train Operator
Friday, 31 May 2002, 1:38 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A modern, frequent rail system for Aucklanders is one step closer with the Auckland Regional Council this week calling for world-wide tenders for a future rail operator. More >>
Kokako Numbers Set To Soar
Tuesday, 21 May 2002, 11:55 am | Auckland Regional Council
Natural heritage scientists believe the kokako population in the Hunua Ranges is set for a rapid increase following the most successful breeding season since the recovery project began. More >>
ARC prosecutes Great Barrier ferret walkers
Friday, 17 May 2002, 4:35 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council will prosecute the people caught walking their pet ferrets on a Great Barrier Island Beach in January. More >>
Long Bay land secured for regional park
Friday, 17 May 2002, 11:31 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council has clinched a deal with Landco Limited®, which ensures several strategic parcels of land at Long Bay, will be added to the popular regional park. More >>
Fuel Specifications Review falls short
Thursday, 16 May 2002, 8:26 am | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council Chair Gwen Bull says the Government’s fuel specification review announced today is a big let down for Aucklanders worried about air quality in the region. More >>
Deal Conclusion a Positive Step For Auckland Rail
Tuesday, 14 May 2002, 7:11 am | Auckland Regional Council
The government’s conclusion of the deal to return the Auckland region’s rail corridors to public ownership has been welcomed by the Auckland Regional Council. More >>
Long Bay To Be Greener After The Weekend
Thursday, 9 May 2002, 10:34 am | Auckland Regional Council
Long Bay Regional Park will be greener after this weekend thanks to tree planting volunteers who will take part in the ARC Long Bay tree planting day this Saturday. More >>
Another Milestone For Auckland Rail - ARC
Wednesday, 8 May 2002, 1:03 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council today moved another step closer to getting new trains for the Auckland rail network. More >>