Tag: Auckland Council
Howick schools win biosecurity award
Howick Ward schools have won the New Zealand Biosecurity Kura (School) Award.
Auckland has the unenviable reputation of being the "weediest city in the world".
Four...
Bus trips suspended from timetables
Auckland Transport (AT) says bus service trips that are being regularly cancelled due to a driver shortage will be temporarily suspended from timetables from...
Simeon Brown confirmed as general election candidate
The National Party has re-selected incumbent Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown as its candidate for the electorate at next year's general election.
Brown was first elected...
Number of classified dog owners approaches triple digits
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Across the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of dog owners' classifications from Auckland Council...
COMMENT: New leadership for Auckland
By Simeon Brown
Auckland has a new mayor, Wayne Brown, and a new majority centre-right council following the recent local elections, the first time Auckland...
Recycling facility upgrade helps minimise waste
East Aucklanders are being encouraged to do their part to help minimise the amount of rubbish set to landfill in the city each year.
The...
Annual staff costs hit $1b for Auckland Council group
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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The number of big Auckland Council salaries are rising and new mayor Wayne Brown...
Survey highlights the big concerns for Aucklanders
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Congestion, crime and the cost of living have been highlighted as the big issues...
Auckland Council looks to crack down on illegal dumping
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
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Auckland Council is calling on Aucklanders to report illegal dumping with hopes of cracking...
New councillor wants to stop reserve sales
Incoming Howick ward councillor Maurice Williamson is strongly criticising efforts by Auckland Council to sell several local public reserves.
Williamson was elected to the role...