Auckland Regional Council - Latest News [Page 43]
Aucklanders can TXT MSG to catch public transport
Monday, 4 March 2002, 3:39 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland public transport has gone high-tech with the launch of a Rideline service allowing mobile phone users to check public transport services by text messaging. More >>
Auckland Region Welcomes Govt Transport Package
Friday, 1 March 2002, 8:37 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council welcomes the Government’s transport package, announced today, as good for Auckland and good for the country. More >>
New Chair For ARC Strategic Policy Committee
Tuesday, 26 February 2002, 9:21 am | Auckland Regional Council
Former New Zealand Navy Captain Ian Bradley has been elected unopposed as the new Chair of the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) Strategic Policy Committee. More >>
Laly Haddon to chair Hauraki Gulf Forum
Wednesday, 20 February 2002, 5:05 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Ngati Wai Trust Board Chairman and former Maori All Black Laly Haddon is the new Chairman of the Hauraki Gulf Forum. More >>
Transport roadshow an overwhelming success
Tuesday, 5 February 2002, 8:51 am | Auckland Regional Council
The success of an Auckland Regional Council transport roadshow at the Auckland District Health Board last week has further confirmed the level of public interest in beating congestion to and from work. The travelling roadshow focuses on promoting public ... More >>
Anniversary Farewell For Auckland Leader
Friday, 25 January 2002, 10:22 am | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council Chairman Philip Warren, who died suddenly yesterday, will be farewelled on the anniversary of the region to which he dedicated his life. More >>
ARC Chairman dies suddenly
Wednesday, 23 January 2002, 2:32 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council regrets to announce the sudden death of its Chairman Philip Warren QSO, JP this morning. More >>
Buses And Trains To The Big Day Out
Friday, 11 January 2002, 10:43 am | Auckland Regional Council
“Cheap, Safe And Easy: Buses And Trains To The Big Day Out, Night Rider To Take You Home” More >>
Rail deal welcomed by Auckland region
Saturday, 29 December 2001, 10:31 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland region welcomes the Crown and Tranz Rail’s announcement that they have settled the purchase by the Crown of Auckland’s railway corridors. More >>
Rail deal step forward for Auckland’s transport
Saturday, 29 December 2001, 10:29 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Crown and Tranz Rail’s announcement that the Crown has purchased Auckland’s railway corridors marks a significant step forward in the Auckland region being able to implement its transport strategy, said Regional Land Transport Committee chairwoman, ARC councillor ... More >>
Floating Tribute To Sir Peter
Wednesday, 19 December 2001, 1:50 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council will ensure the floating procession to mark the passing of Sir Peter Blake takes precedence over all other events on Auckland Harbour this Sunday evening. More >>
Kitesurfing A Safety Issue For Auckland Beaches
Wednesday, 19 December 2001, 1:49 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC Harbourmaster is warning kitesurfers to move offshore before they cause injury to swimmers at popular Auckland beaches. More >>
Council Adopts Maori Name
Tuesday, 18 December 2001, 9:50 am | Auckland Regional Council
The name, which means “the gathering place of elements relating to the environment”, was chosen after consultation with past and present members of Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Maori (The Maori Language Commission) and iwi. More >>
Diesel decision a victory for Auckland
Monday, 17 December 2001, 4:31 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council Chairman Philip Warren says the Government’s announcement that Auckland will be supplied with cleaner diesel is great news for all Aucklanders. More >>
Invasive grass recalled
Thursday, 6 December 2001, 10:16 am | Auckland Regional Council
An extremely invasive "landscape grass" has been inadvertently sold in the Auckland Region as "Poa Species" and is urgently being recalled by the Auckland Regional Council and the garden centres involved. More >>
Gulf Harbour Ferry Service May Have Another Chance
Monday, 3 December 2001, 2:53 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council's Passenger Transport Committee this week decided to proceed to issue a request for tender for a Gulf Harbour to Auckland ferry service. More >>
ARC Happy With Life Jacket Bylaw
Tuesday, 27 November 2001, 11:53 am | Auckland Regional Council
ARC Harbourmaster James McPetrie says the Council is happy with its buoyancy aid bylaw and has no plans to make lifejackets or wetsuits compulsory for surfers and boogie boarders. More >>
Mobil’s environmental ranking a bad joke
Friday, 23 November 2001, 3:25 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Auckland Regional Council chairman Philip Warren says Mobil’s inclusion in a list of New Zealand’s most environmentally responsible companies is a very bad joke. More >>
Special bus & train services to Ellerslie Flowers
Thursday, 8 November 2001, 5:33 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The 2001 Ellerslie Flower Show is running at the Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens in Manurewa from 21¡V25 November. More >>
Night Buses Reduce Risk for Youth in City
Thursday, 8 November 2001, 5:24 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland City Police have credited the Night Rider bus service as one of the reasons for a reduction of the number of young people at risk in the city after midnight. The service has been met with praise and support from authorities and patrons alike. More >>