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Council adopts Long-Term Council Community Plan
Monday, 29 June 2009, 5:07 pm | Auckland Regional Council
“I am pleased we have been able to agree a plan that ensures the momentum for vital infrastructure development continues –particularly in the area of public transport – while keeping rate rises down,”said ARC Chairman Mike Lee. More >>
Queens Wharf must meet cruise ship industry needs
Friday, 19 June 2009, 11:45 am | Auckland Regional Council
Any redevelopment of Queens Wharf must meet the cruise ship industry’s needs, ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today. “The ARC has been working with the cruise ship industry for well over a year to understand the industry’s current and future needs. “We ... More >>
No more island life for rats and mice
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 5:17 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Forests on Rangitoto and Motutapu islands are set to flourish again with a pest eradication about to start. More >>
ARC and the Government to buy Queens Wharf
Monday, 15 June 2009, 3:49 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC and the Government are buying Queens Wharf to ensure it is opened up for public access and developed into a premier cruise ship terminal for New Zealand. More >>
ARC winding up seabed licence fees
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 5:34 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) will phase out seabed licence fees which are currently paid by three Auckland marinas over the next four years. The current charges will be reduced by 25 per cent in each of the four years, starting this financial ... More >>
ARC welcomes progress on Queens Wharf
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 1:42 pm | Auckland Regional Council
ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today he was encouraged by the progress being made to open Queens Wharf to the public. “We are working very hard with the Government and Ports of Auckland to ensure Queens Wharf can play a pivotal role in the Rugby ... More >>
Ruling gives nod to ARC’s cautious take on GMOs
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 10:52 am | Auckland Regional Council
A High Court ruling overturning the government’s Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) decision to accept GMO applications from AgResearch is applauded by the Auckland Regional Council (ARC). In 2007, the ARC adopted a precautionary ... More >>
ARC completes the jigsaw at Tapapakanga
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 2:02 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A significant wedge of land overlooking parkland and out to the Firth of Thames has become part of Tapakanga Regional Park – an acquisition that is seen as completing the park. More >>
DVD delves into beauty of Auckland’s harbours
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 4:10 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A little known yet wonderfully complex web of life exists in the beautiful harbours and estuaries of Auckland. But it’s an ecosystem under threat from contaminants and sediment flowing untreated straight down kerbside stormwater drains, or off cleared ... More >>
ARC Chairman on Maori representation in Super City
Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 5:33 pm | Auckland Regional Council
ARC Chairman Mike Lee has called on the Government to ensure better democratic representation for the new Auckland Council, including elected Maori representation based on parliamentary seats and enhanced responsibilities for community boards. Mr Lee said the ARC had ... More >>
ARC Applauds Appointment Of Mark Ford
Sunday, 24 May 2009, 3:13 pm | Auckland Regional Council
ARC Chairman Mike Lee has congratulated the government on its appointment of Auckland Transition Agency Executive Chairman Mark Ford, and is pledging his full cooperation with the work of the agency. More >>
Apply today to ARC’s environment fund
Friday, 24 April 2009, 1:04 pm | Auckland Regional Council
It’s a fund which has created new habitats for native birds, rejuvenated historic buildings, protected Dotterels and kept pests at bay. More >>
ARC supports Government Royal Commision response
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 2:42 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council is supportive of the Government’s decisions following the report of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance. More >>
Public to review ARC Long Term Community Plan
Friday, 3 April 2009, 2:23 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The ARC has adopted its Draft Long-Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) 2009-19 and is inviting the public to comment. ARC Chairman Mike Lee says the development of the draft plan has been challenging given the uncertainty created by the Royal Commission ... More >>
NRC Chairman Welcomes Govt Aquaculture Move
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 11:38 am | Auckland Regional Council
Government plans to investigate finfish and oyster farming opportunities in Northland in a bid to grow New Zealand's aquaculture industry have been welcomed by the Northland Regional Council. More >>
ARC looks forward to the Government’s response
Friday, 27 March 2009, 3:01 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is pleased that the Government has today released the report of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance. “We are supportive of the overall thrust of the report as it is very much in line with the ARC submission; ... More >>
Artists chosen for regional park residency
Thursday, 26 March 2009, 2:26 pm | Auckland Regional Council
A writer and a painter have been selected as this year’s Auckland Regional Council (ARC) artists in residence. Writer Siobhan Harvey and painter Johanna Pegler were chosen from 54 applicants to the ARC’s regional parks based programme. This is ... More >>
Book yourself on an ARC planting workshop
Friday, 20 March 2009, 4:52 pm | Auckland Regional Council
Retired Auckland architect David Butler has embarked on an ambitious project to restore 90km of the banks of the Kumeu River. The project, which involves clearing scrub and weeds, eradicating pests and replanting to return the river banks to their native ... More >>
Calling for ideas on the region’s parks
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 10:00 am | Auckland Regional Council
Are you interested in how the regional parks are managed? The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is reviewing the Regional Parks Management Plan and consultation starts today. More >>
ARC keen to work with govt on AK public Transport
Monday, 16 March 2009, 5:16 pm | Auckland Regional Council
The Auckland Regional Council is keen to work with the government to deliver the public transport system that the Auckland region desperately needs. “We welcome the government’s commitment to electrification and the purchase of electric trains,” ... More >>
