North Shore City - Latest News [Page 18]
Drier feet for beach walkers
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 8:33 am | North Shore City
Walkers at Campbells Bay Beach will soon be able to keep their feet dry when a bridge goes over the stream that separates the grass reserve from the sand. More >>
Drier feet for beach walkers
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 11:03 am | North Shore City
Walkers at Campbells Bay Beach will soon be able to keep their feet dry when a bridge goes over the stream that separates the grass reserve from the sand. More >>
Smarter Systems win two excellence awards
Sunday, 23 July 2006, 2:17 pm | North Shore City
A regional initiative to install a single shared library management system across five councils has been recognised as the year’s most successful project implementation at the 2006 Computerworld Excellence Awards held last night in Auckland. More >>
Appeal delays Birkenhead Library
Friday, 21 July 2006, 10:20 am | North Shore City
An appeal to the Environment Court about the plan change, which would allow Birkenhead Library and Civic Centre to be re-built on Nell Fisher Reserve, will delay the project by months. More >>
City Council takes action on climate change
Thursday, 20 July 2006, 5:07 pm | North Shore City
North Shore City Council was recognised for its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the Communities for Climate Protection® - New Zealand (CCP®-NZ) Programme, receiving an award last Tuesday (July 18). More >>
Deal sealed on Victoria Theatre
Friday, 14 July 2006, 9:40 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Council has bought Victoria Theatre in Devonport for $1.55m, and temporarily closed it to make safety improvements. The $1.55m purchase price was made up of $1m of council loan funding and $495,000 from the Narrowneck Endowment ... More >>
More people entitled to rates assistance in North
Thursday, 13 July 2006, 4:41 pm | North Shore City
Changes to the Rates Rebate Scheme established by central government should see more people eligible for a rates rebate on their North Shore City Council rates. North Shore City’s financial services manager, John McLaren, says the scheme will benefit ... More >>
No change in use for road through Little Shoal Bay
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 2:01 pm | North Shore City
North Shore City Council will investigate legalising the road through Little Shoal Bay, which has been in use for almost a century, but local residents should notice no change. More >>
Council to consider permanent Onewa right turn ban
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 9:53 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Council is considering permanent right turn bans on Onewa Rd to make the morning commute safer and faster for drivers - and is seeking public feedback on the issue. More >>
North Shore continues infrastructural investment
Friday, 30 June 2006, 5:00 pm | North Shore City
North Shore City Council today adopted its 2006-2016 City Plan setting out the future direction and costs of running New Zealand's fourth largest city - including a $1.7 billion capital works programme in which transport features heavily. More >>
Integrated ticketing, transport fund delights city
Friday, 30 June 2006, 12:11 am | North Shore City
A commitment by ARTA to introduce an Auckland-wide electronic ticketing system for use on buses, ferries and trains by 2008 has delighted the North Shore City Council which welcomes the “joined up thinking” and regional co-operation. More >>
North Shore City to trial new weed control method
Monday, 26 June 2006, 12:13 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Council will continue using a chemical-free hot water method for weed control on most of the city's roadsides, while trialling a new method using hot foam in Devonport. More >>
Council contributes half to Chelsea Park
Thursday, 22 June 2006, 11:20 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Council is contributing half the money needed to secure the land and lakes surrounding Chelsea Sugar Refinery for everyone to enjoy in future. The council has given $10m of the $20m purchase price to convert the 36.5ha Chelsea Estate ... More >>
Earthquake-prone buildings under discussion
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 5:13 pm | North Shore City
North Shore City Council is seeking comments from the public on two new draft policies relating to earthquake-prone buildings and dangerous and insanitary buildings. More >>
Inorganic collection is a last resort: council
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 1:03 pm | North Shore City
North Shore City Council is encouraging residents to use its annual inorganic rubbish collection as a last resort only. The council's waste minimisation team leader, Bradley Nolan, says many residents are not aware that nearly all inorganic rubbish collected ... More >>
New standard will end pool fencing confusion
Tuesday, 20 June 2006, 12:23 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Council is calling for public comment on a new national standard for swimming pool fencing, which will replace confusing legislation and more clearly define pool owners’ responsibilities. More >>
Chanting and planting in Beach Haven
Friday, 16 June 2006, 10:09 am | North Shore City
After being fenced off and abandoned, a Beach Haven Primary initiative - supported by North Shore City Council - has breathed new life into a stream running through the school grounds. More >>
North Shore City Mayor welcomes dialogue
Thursday, 15 June 2006, 9:33 am | North Shore City
In a Chief to Chief move, North Shore City Mayor George Wood is inviting Ngāti Whātua Rangatira (chief) Sir Hugh Kawharu to meet and discuss the proposed Treaty settlement unveiled late last week. More >>
Council purchase secures future of Devonport Wharf
Thursday, 15 June 2006, 9:31 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Council has bought Devonport Wharf's commercial building from Bridgecorp subsidiary Monice Properties - securing a positive future for the City's busiest ferry commuter terminal. More >>
Pay and display parking coming to Takapuna
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 2:52 pm | North Shore City
Paying for on-street parking will from next week be a lot easier for motorists heading to Takapuna's retail and business areas. More >>