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Passchendaele exhibition makes final appearance
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 10:29 am | North Shore City
A moving exhibition, paying tribute to our country’s bloodiest battle, will make its final New Zealand appearance at the historic Fort Takapuna this October – on the 92nd anniversary of the events it commemorates. More >>
So much for democracy, says North Shore Mayor
Saturday, 5 September 2009, 12:55 pm | North Shore City
North Shore and Aucklanders’ voices have largely been ignored by the government in its Auckland Governance Legislation Committee report on the ‘super city’ legislation, North Shore City Mayor Andrew Williams said today. More >>
Unique history celebrated at North Shore Festival
Wednesday, 2 September 2009, 9:57 am | North Shore City
Time and tide may wait for no man, but the two will be celebrated together at North Shore City’s annual Heritage Festival this October. More >>
Mayor welcomes return to Auckland region’s beaches
Saturday, 29 August 2009, 10:50 am | North Shore City
The Mayor of North Shore City, Andrew Williams, has welcomed today’s announcement by the Auckland Regional Public Health Service that the people of the region can make a “cautious return to the beaches”. The ARPHS have warned that “children ... More >>
Prevent child drowning this summer
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 2:27 pm | North Shore City
With summer on the way, now is the time to check home swimming pool safety says the North Shore City Council. Council environmental protection team leader Warwick Robertson says that nationwide, about five young children drown in family swimming pools and ... More >>
Secret plan for super city nation-wide roll-out
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 1:56 pm | North Shore City
A hitherto secret Cabinet paper, released under the Official Information Act, reveals the Cabinet is actively considering ways to roll out the super city reforms across the country, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams said today. More >>
Renewed call to replace Hide with Carter
Thursday, 20 August 2009, 2:49 pm | North Shore City
Local Government Minister Rodney Hide’s attempted veto of Maori representation on the new Auckland Council is yet another example of why the Prime Minister needs to consider his replacement in the portfolio, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams said ... More >>
Concerns about proposed truck load increases
Friday, 14 August 2009, 9:29 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Council has taken the opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the Land Transport Rule - Vehicle Dimensions and Mass. The rule change will potentially allow trucks to carry heavier and longer loads on New Zealand’s roads. More >>
A toast to first class drinking water
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 4:47 pm | North Shore City
This month the excellent quality of North Shore’s drinking water was awarded with an ‘a’ rating from the Ministry of Health. North Shore City has one of the highest quality water supply systems in the world. Every day, North Shore residents are provided ... More >>
nation-wide roll out of 'super city' Hide's agenda
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 4:43 pm | North Shore City
Local Government Minister Rodney Hide, in a speech delivered yesterday to the Southland Chamber of Commerce, confirmed that he still wants to see the ‘super city’ model rolled out across the country, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams said today. “Rodney ... More >>
“Is rates capping on or off the agenda”
Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 4:54 pm | North Shore City
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams has written to Local Government Minister Rodney Hide asking him to confirm the government has dropped a proposal to cap local authority rates and inviting him to visit North Shore to give him a better appreciation of ... More >>
North Shore City to remember Passchendaele
Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 10:32 am | North Shore City
More than 18,000 New Zealand casualties, including 5,000 deaths, will be recognised in North Shore City at the 92nd anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele this October – with North Shore City Council confirming its support for commemorative activities. More >>
public oppose at large’ councillors, Key silent
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 9:27 am | North Shore City
Prime Minister John Key revealed on Monday that electing councillors to the new Auckland Council ‘at large’ rather than from wards is still on the table, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams said. “In his speech to the Local Government conference, ... More >>
Charity wins double as hijack attempt thwarted
Thursday, 23 July 2009, 9:45 am | North Shore City
The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust stands to win double from a charity celebrity auction due to the ‘black listing’ of a rogue bidder determined to hijack the event for his own politically motivated ends, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams revealed ... More >>
Sustainability initiatives save more than $1.2 m
Tuesday, 21 July 2009, 10:20 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Council’s innovative sustainability initiatives led to savings of more than $1.2m last year, and that figure is likely to increase by half as much again this year. More >>
Come Fly With Mayor Andrew Williams
Sunday, 19 July 2009, 1:40 pm | North Shore City
Here’s your chance to spend one and a half hours with Mayor Andrew Williams!! More >>
Multi-agency speed campaign nets impressive result
Wednesday, 15 July 2009, 4:04 pm | North Shore City
A recent speed billboard campaign designed at North Shore City Council in partnership with ACC and NZ Police, has achieved impressive results. Billboards urging motorists to ‘slow down’ were installed in April at six high risk crash sites on the North ... More >>
Lake Rd upgrade provides utilities for Devonport
Wednesday, 15 July 2009, 3:04 pm | North Shore City
As part of the plan to widen and improve the safety of Lake Rd, the North Shore City Council is taking the opportunity to upgrade part of the Devonport watermain and install ducting so overhead lines can be moved underground. The installation of the ... More >>
Residents take part in environmental education
Friday, 10 July 2009, 4:11 pm | North Shore City
In the past year, 46,500 North Shore residents have participated in a council-supported environmental programme – that’s one in five of the city’s population. More >>
Contract extended for Devonport Transfer Station
Monday, 15 June 2009, 11:33 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Council’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee has agreed to extend the Devonport Refuse Transfer Station’s (RTS) contract until 29 June 2011. The RTS has recently been under review as it did not comply with air discharge ... More >>
