Tag: Auckland Council
‘A disaster waiting to happen’
Urgent action is needed to address the threat of flooding in preparation for future severe weather events striking east Auckland.
That's the view of Howick...
34 per cent increase in Auckland property values
Auckland Council's latest property valuations released today show significant movements across the region, with an average value increase of 34 per cent.
The updated values...
Scallop populations diminish by more than 90 per cent
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
Funded by New Zealand on Air.
A comparison of scallop surveys between last year and 2012 has found that...
Climate package to boost public transport
Bus users are set to benefit if Auckland Council's proposed climate action package receives support as part of this year's annual budget.
In the Howick...
The war on weeds
A recent report has indicated that New Zealand's battle against harmful weeds falls short in a national-level plan or strategy.
Simon Upton, the Parliamentary Commissioner...
Commissioners hear opposition to reserves’ sale
Dozens of people who oppose revoking the reserve status of three east Auckland public parks so they can be sold have finally had the...
‘This is supposed to be a democracy’
Howick Local Board member Bob Wichman is accusing Auckland Council of misrepresenting the facts over the use of his council email account.
But the council...
Rubbish dumped in polluted pond
The sight of rubbish floating on the surface of an east Auckland pond visited by families and children is being labelled "absolutely disgusting".
That's the...
Skaters need new location
The driving force behind the promotion of wheeled sports in east Auckland wants to hear from anyone who can offer local riders a safe...
Police station closed with blessing
The Howick Police station has been formally closed before being shipped off to its new home.
The building sits on land in Moore Street owned...