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ARC Applauds Rescue Of Historic Hospital Building
Friday, 15 January 2010, 4:00 pm | Auckland Regional Council
After a two year battle to preserve the building, the Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) has accepted Building 5’s heritage status and has withdrawn the demolition consent and all remaining appeals against its status. More >>
ARC To Release Shore Skinks On Small Gulf Islet
Thursday, 14 January 2010, 4:09 pm | Auckland Regional Council
As part of a drive to restore the Hauraki Gulf islands ecology, the Auckland Regional Council (ARC), Department of Conservation, and Massey University will release 80 shore skinks on Crusoe Island (Papakohatu). More >>
Maui’s sightings a call to action
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 11:25 am | Auckland Regional Council
Three recent sightings of rare Maui’s dolphins off the coast of Taranaki are causing a stir in conservation circles. The endangered Maui’s dolphin, just 1.7 m in length, was thought to be extinct in the Taranaki area. It’s the world’s smallest, rarest ... More >>
Super City ward boundaries must be reviewed
Friday, 11 December 2009, 12:52 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Local Government Commission (LGC) must review the proposed Super City ward boundaries to ensure there is greater equality in representation between wards, ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today. “Super City wards need to be roughly even in terms of voting ... More >>
Aucklanders seek local say on GMOs
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 10:43 am | Auckland Regional Council
Most Aucklanders feel that local communities should have a greater say on any future use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their area. More >>
Hillary Trail bookings open
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 3:19 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is now taking bookings for the Hillary Trail, which officially opens on 11 January 2010. The Hillary Trail is a multi-day tramp through the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park and along Auckland’s west coast. The ... More >>
ARC commits $2m to protecting Long Bay backdrop
Wednesday, 2 December 2009, 5:34 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is to contribute $2 million toward protecting Long Bay Regional Park from the impact of development. The Okura Great Park Society recently approached the ARC to contribute towards the purchase of 4.77 hectares of ... More >>
ARC Chairman applauds money for electric trains
Tuesday, 24 November 2009, 12:23 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Public transport in Auckland is set to take a huge leap forward following the Government’s announcement today of $500 million for electric trains, said ARC Chairman Mike Lee. “This is an historic moment for Auckland. Fast, frequent, efficient and modern ... More >>
ARC gives over $400k to environment, heritage
Tuesday, 24 November 2009, 10:28 am | Auckland Regional Council
Projects protecting Auckland’s environment have been given a major boost with $435,174 worth of grants from the Auckland Regional Council. The ARC Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) provides grants to support practical projects in the Auckland region that ... More >>
Biodiversity should be a priority for Aucklanders
Friday, 6 November 2009, 3:30 pm | Auckland Regional Council
We are losing biodiversity (the variety of plant and animal life that exists) at such a fast rate, that each and every Aucklander needs to get on board to tackle the problem, says Stephen Granger, a leading international expert on urban biodiversity. ... More >>
Weedy discovery on the North Shore a first for NZ
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 10:24 am | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) launched their Weedspotters initiative in June this year to encourage people in the community to be on the look out for new and emerging weed species and it has already paid off. A North Shore ‘spotter’ has ... More >>
Have your say on the future of Auckland transport
Friday, 30 October 2009, 4:29 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Aucklanders are invited to have their say on how $47 billion is spent on transport across the region over the next 30 years. The Regional Transport Committee (RTC) today launched its draft strategy on the future of Auckland's transport for public ... More >>
Fight against kauri dieback gets funding boost
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 2:34 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The fight against kauri dieback has received a welcome funding boost this week. Government has pledged almost $5million for a five-year programme to protect New Zealand’s native kauri. More >>
No excuses for riders and drivers on Muriwai
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 5:19 pm | Auckland Regional Council
When it comes to Muriwai and Te Oneone Rangatira beaches, dirt bikers and drivers have no excuses. ARC staff and the Police are already out in force ensuring that anyone driving on the beach is following the rules. More >>
Students give the low down on low impact design
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 3:21 pm | Auckland Regional Council
They are among the winners announced in the annual Low Impact Design Competition sponsored by the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) and Housing New Zealand. Final-year and post-graduate engineering and urban design students at the University of Auckland ... More >>
Help us plan the future of your regional parks
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 2:08 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC is reviewing the way it manages regional parks and wants to know what you think. The draft Regional Parks Management Plan (RPMP) has now been notified and public submissions will close on 23 December 2009. More >>
ARC: We Have Had Enough of NZ Bus Strike
Monday, 12 October 2009, 12:26 pm | Auckland Regional Council
ARC Chairman Mike Lee has delivered a simple and blunt message to NZ Bus, on day five of the NZ Bus lock-out of drivers. “We have had enough. Auckland will not be held to ransom. If you can’t deliver the services that the people of Auckland ... More >>
Seal a surprise visitor to Hunua Falls
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 4:42 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A young New Zealand fur seal made its way up the Wairoa River and has been ‘hanging out’ at the popular spot in the forested valley. “We’ve never seen anything like it!”says ARC Principal Ranger Tony Oliver. “This little feller has really ... More >>
Get to Mt Smart, support tsunami victims this Sat
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 12:04 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Mt Smart Stadium is getting in behind a benefit match being held by the New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) to raise funds for the Samoan tsunami disaster relief effort. ARC Chairman Mike Lee says the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) will be waiving all ... More >>
Get to Mt Smart and support tsunami victims
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 9:42 am | Auckland Regional Council
Mt Smart Stadium is getting in behind a benefit match being held by the New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) to raise funds for the Samoan tsunami disaster relief effort. More >>
