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ARC Environmental Awards
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 12:28 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Sustainable Environment Awards project leader Cathy Klouwens says there are seven awards categories including three new recycling categories, this year. More >>
Still waiting for the (electric) train
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 2:05 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Tomorrow’s three cent national fuel tax rise will do nothing to help fund electric trains in Auckland, says ARC Chairman Mike Lee. “If the Government had left things as they were, the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) would have been announcing ... More >>
Waitakere trail named after Sir Edmund Hillary
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 10:55 am | Auckland Regional Council
A four-day trail through the Waitakere Ranges and along Auckland’s west coast is being named the ‘Hillary Trail’ after pre-eminent mountaineer and explorer Sir Edmund Hillary. More >>
Excuse For Blocking Electric Trains Won't Wash
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 10:26 am | Auckland Regional Council
Transport Minister’s new excuse for blocking electric trains for Auckland won't wash - ARC Chairman points to double standard More >>
Blocking electric trains for Auckland won't wash
Monday, 28 September 2009, 10:45 am | Auckland Regional Council
Transport Minister Steven Joyce couldn't be more wrong when he claims that Auckland’s public transport and urban development is currently unplanned. Furthermore the Minister appears to have come up with this as a new argument to justify his continued foot ... More >>
Get your gumboots on for a great family day out
Friday, 25 September 2009, 3:22 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Now’s the time to find your gumboots and get ready to experience life ‘down on the farm’ at Ambury Regional Park on Sunday 11 October. More >>
Local Government Minister dancing around the truth
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 10:32 am | Auckland Regional Council
Local Government Minister Rodney Hide is evading the real issues around changes to Greater Auckland’s southern boundary,” said ARC Chairman Mike Lee. More >>
Auckland’s southern boundary not sorted yet
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 4:07 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Government must act today to ensure Auckland does not lose the critical water supplies and prime regional park land near the region’s southern boundary. “The Government saw sense over the region’s northern boundary but seems hell bent on ... More >>
New resource consent subsidy for community groups
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 11:34 am | Auckland Regional Council
Community groups seeking resource consents could be eligible for a new Auckland Regional Council subsidy. ARC’s Environmental Management Committee Chair Dianne Glenn says not-for-profit organisations undertaking projects of major public benefit are ... More >>
Don’t count me out, says Mike Lee
Monday, 14 September 2009, 12:47 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Do I believe that the ‘centre left’ will unite and field only one candidate Super City mayoral candidate as the New Zealand Herald reported today? Yes I do. But do I necessarily think it must be Len Brown? No I do not. I believe Auckland needs strong, ... More >>
ARC demands Govt leaves Auckland’s boundries alone
Friday, 11 September 2009, 1:21 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Government is putting Auckland – New Zealand’s economic power house – at risk by needlessly fiddling with the region’s boundaries, ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today. “The Government must stop this madness before it is too late. The proposed ... More >>
ARC demands that Auckland’s boundaries remain
Friday, 11 September 2009, 12:34 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Government is putting Auckland – New Zealand’s economic power house – at risk by needlessly fiddling with the region’s boundaries, ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today. “The Government must stop this madness before it is too late. The ... More >>
Onehunga rail update from the AK Regional Council
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 2:49 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Onehunga’s historic rail station could be returned to the town centre as part of the redevelopment of the ‘ITM site’. This is one of the ideas to emerge as Auckland prepares to reopen the Onehunga Branch Line (OBL) to passenger services. It’s almost ... More >>
Rare kokako to sing in the Waitakere Ranges again
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 2:49 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The haunting melody of the endangered kokako is returning to the Waitakere Ranges after an absence of more than 60 years. More >>
Rodney’s disaster
Saturday, 5 September 2009, 1:03 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Government’s lack of vision and understanding of Auckland issues has failed the people of Rodney District, says Auckland Regional councillor Christine Rose. More >>
‘Super City’ land grab a distraction
Saturday, 5 September 2009, 1:01 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill, as reported back to Parliament today, will see Auckland’s land area significantly reduced with radical changes to northern and southern boundaries. More >>
Rodney’s rates to rise
Saturday, 5 September 2009, 12:59 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is predicting there may be substantial rates increase for some Rodney District residents following the Government’s decision to shift Auckland’s northern boundary today. More >>
No decisions yet on standing for mayor of Auckland
Monday, 31 August 2009, 10:32 am | Auckland Regional Council
Chairman of the Auckland Regional Council, Mike Lee, will make a decision on standing for mayor of Auckland Council next year. “For the record, I will not be making a final decision in regard to standing or not standing for mayor of the Super City ... More >>
Bouquet for the Govt support for public transport
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 4:36 pm | Auckland Regional Council
There is good news for public transport in the Auckland region in the National Land Transport Programme released today, says ARC chairman Mike Lee. More >>
RMA Bill goes to seed on Tree planting
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 4:12 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Government’s plan to ban general tree protection in urban areas, as outlined in the Resource Management Act (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill is a step backwards says the Auckland Regional Council (ARC). Deputy Chair of the ARC’s ... More >>
