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Health 24 Apr 2012
Call for building owners to shock-dose and register their cooling towers

Auckland Council and the Auckland Regional Public Health Service are making significant progress in their campaign to ensure that no cooling tower in the region is able to harbour harmful legionella bacteria.

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Basketball 24 Apr 2012
All of Auckland is backing the Breakers

AUCKLAND CITY — Len Brown has written to the Breakers basketball team letting them know all of Auckland will be backing them when they meet the Perth Wildcats in tonight’s Australian National Basketball League decider at Vector Arena.

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News 11 Apr 2012
Post your vote and have your say

Waiheke Local Board voters will receive their voting documents for the Waiheke Local Board by-election later this week.

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Tennis 11 Apr 2012
Manukau's first public indoor tennis courts are here

Tennis lovers can now enjoy public indoor tennis in Manukau thanks to a partnership between the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Tennis Auckland.

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News 11 Apr 2012
Housing report too narrowly focused

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland’s Deputy Mayor has criticised the Productivity Commission’s report into housing affordability saying it fails to understand how modern cities develop.

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Community 2 Apr 2012
Have your say on new community assistance policies

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council is encouraging people to give their feedback on new draft region-wide community assistance policies.

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Council 29 Mar 2012
Tsunami siren testing this Sunday (West Auckland locations)

AUCKLAND CITY — West Auckland locations Sunday 1 April, 12pm The tsunami sirens in west Auckland, on both the east and west coasts, will be tested this Sunday to check operational performance and familiarise residents with the siren tones.

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Council 29 Mar 2012
Tsunami siren testing this Sunday (Omaha, Point Wells and Whangateau)

AUCKLAND — Omaha, Point Wells and Whangateau Sunday 1 April 2012, 12pm The tsunami sirens at Omaha, Point Wells, Whangateau and Waiwera will be tested this Sunday at midday to check operational performance and familiarise residents with the siren tones.

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Council 29 Mar 2012
Free OPTN text messaging system tested (Rodney)

AUCKLAND — The OPTN text messaging service for Rodney residents will be tested this daylight savings at midday on Sunday 1 April 2012, 12pm.

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Council 29 Mar 2012
Auckland Plan sets course for radical change and growth to become world's most liveable city

AUCKLAND — The Auckland Plan is a 30-year strategy embracing radical change and growth as Auckland embarks on the journey to become the world’s most liveable city.

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Council 24 Mar 2012
Rates transition benefits business

AUCKLAND — Thousands of Auckland businesses will receive a rates reduction because of proposed changes to the business rating system.

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Music 23 Mar 2012
Recording opportunity for young songwriters

AUCKLAND — Auckland Libraries is running an exciting competition called Launch Your Lyrics for budding songwriters and musicians to celebrate NZ Music Month.

Auckland Libraries is running an exciting competition called Launch Your Lyrics for budding songwriters and musicians to celebrate NZ Music Month.

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Council 22 Mar 2012
Manukau venue set for historic council meeting

MANUKAU CITY — Auckland Council's Governing Body will meet in the Manukau Civic Building next Thursday (29 March) when it adopts the 30-year Auckland Plan to guide the region's future.

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Council 21 Mar 2012
Media release: Have your say on proposed fees and charges

AUCKLAND — It's not too late to make a submission on proposed regulatory and non-regulatory fees and charges included in Auckland Council's draft Long-term Plan (2012-2022).

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Council 21 Mar 2012
Apply now for help to warm up your home

AUCKLAND — Aucklanders who want their homes to be warmer, drier and healthier in time for winter can join the 1000 homeowners who have applied for assistance through Auckland Council's Retrofit Your Home programme.

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Council 21 Mar 2012
Local councils play key role in climate change battle

AUCKLAND — The Chair of Auckland Council's Environment Forum believes local government is in a strong position to help the national and international effort to slow climate change.

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Business 21 Mar 2012
Upper North Island ports study announced

AUCKLAND — An independent technical study into current and future freight demand for ports and ports-related infrastructure in the Upper North Island has been launched.

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Council 20 Mar 2012
Auckland Council's finances in good shape

AUCKLAND — Aucklanders can have confidence in the strong financial position of their council and that efficiencies are being delivered throughout the organisation.

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Council 20 Mar 2012
Council spending focused on infrastructure

AUCKLAND CITY — The Mayor has reacted to proposed changes to local government by noting the vast majority of council investment in Auckland goes toward building infrastructure to cater for the region's growth.

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Council 19 Mar 2012
Last call for Auckland's draft 10-year plan submissions

AUCKLAND — Aucklanders have until Friday afternoon to have their say on proposals in Auckland Council's draft Long-term Plan (2012- 2022) (LTP).

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Council 19 Mar 2012
Innovation Award for Auckland Council's Annual Plan

AUCKLAND — Auckland Council has won national recognition for innovative financial planning for its first Annual Plan, which sets out the council’s priorities for the 2011-2012 year.

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Business 19 Mar 2012
Eco Smart Business programme subsidy offered

AUCKLAND — Auckland businesses interested in gaining environmental credentials and saving money can enroll now for the 2012 Eco Smart Business programme, with a subsidy available for the first 50 to sign up.

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Deaths 19 Mar 2012
Auckland remembers Tongan King

AUCKLAND — The Mayor, on behalf of Auckland Council and the Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel, has expressed his condolences to the people of Tonga in the wake of the death of King George Tupou V.

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Community 16 Mar 2012
Auckland Council Supports Neighbours Day Aotearoa

AUCKLAND — Auckland Council is proud to support Neighbours Day Aotearoa, to be held on the weekend of 24 and 25 March.

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Art 15 Mar 2012
Last days to see Art in the Woolshed

AUCKLAND — Visitors have just three more days to see the best Art in the Woolshed exhibition that the Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc (TOSSI) has ever hosted.

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Music 15 Mar 2012
Tim Finn plays Three Kings Reserve this Sunday

AUCKLAND CITY — Music lovers should book space in their diary this Sunday, 18 March for Tim Finn’s concert at Three Kings Reserve, which promises to be the highlight of Auckland Council's Music in Parks programme.

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Council 15 Mar 2012
Auckland Council media release: Auckland Council Supports Neighbours Day Aotearoa

AUCKLAND — Auckland Council is proud to support Neighbours Day Aotearoa, to be held on the weekend of 24 and 25 March.

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Conservation 14 Mar 2012
Auckland Council backs action on Maui's dolphins

AUCKLAND — The government decision to consider future measures to protect Maui’s dolphins has been welcomed by Auckland Council.

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Environment 13 Mar 2012
Forum proposes kauri protection areas

AUCKLAND — Auckland Council is taking further steps to protect kauri in the Auckland region by proposing track closures in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park.

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Conservation 13 Mar 2012
Saddlebacks return to Tawharanui

AUCKLAND — Tieke (saddlebacks) are being welcomed back to the Auckland mainland for the first time in more than 150 years.

Tieke (saddleback)

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Tourism 9 Mar 2012
New board appointments for Regional Facilities Auckland and ATEED

AUCKLAND — The Mayor welcomes the appointment of Lisa Bates to the board of Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) and Andrew Higgs to the board of Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED).

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Council 8 Mar 2012
Progress on City Rail Link welcomed

AUCKLAND — The Mayor has welcomed news that work on the City Rail Link (CRL) is progressing.

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Marine 8 Mar 2012
ACIL clarifies role and target return for Ports of Auckland

AUCKLAND CITY — Following the Ports of Auckland (PoAL) decision to introduce competitive stevedoring, Auckland Council Investments Limited (ACIL) is clarifying the governance model for PoAL.

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Council 8 Mar 2012
Last call for Waiheke nominations

AUCKLAND — With only one week to go, anyone wishing to stand for election to the Waiheke Local Board needs to get in quick.

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Transport 8 Mar 2012
City Rail Link work accelerated

AUCKLAND — Auckland Council decided today to bring forward spending on the City Rail Link (CRL).

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Yachting 8 Mar 2012
Volvo Ocean Race on water instructions

AUCKLAND — With the arrival of the Volvo Ocean Race yachts in Auckland this weekend, the Harbourmaster has put in place safety measures all harbour users must follow for duration of the Stopover.

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Employment 7 Mar 2012
Ports of Auckland dispute

AUCKLAND CITY — There has been a further development in the industrial dispute at the Ports of Auckland.

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Council 6 Mar 2012
No port expansion plan on the table

AUCKLAND CITY — The Auckland Plan will not lock in any specific expansion of the port, councillors agreed today.

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Education 6 Mar 2012
Youth scholarships closing soon

AUCKLAND CITY — Applications for Manurewa Local Board's Youth Leadership Scholarships 2012 close on 31 March.

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Education 6 Mar 2012
Youth scholarships closing soon

AUCKLAND CITY — Applications for Manurewa Local Board’s Youth Leadership Scholarships 2012 close on 31 March.

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Council 6 Mar 2012
Kaipatiki Local Board secures new home for community co-ordinators

NORTH SHORE CITY — The Kaipatiki Local Board has found a permanent home for its key community development partner, the Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust.

Finding a home at last! From left; Kaipatiki Local Board Chair Lindsay Waugh, Kaipatiki Community Co-ordinator Jill Nerheny, North Shore Ward Councillor Ann Hartley and Board Member Kay McIntyre.

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Council 5 Mar 2012
Mayor in the Chair in Blockhouse Bay

AUCKLAND CITY — Len Brown is heading to Blockhouse Bay on Thursday 15 March for a Mayor in the Chair session.

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Music 2 Mar 2012
Tim Finn Headlines Music in Parks' March Programme

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council’s Music in Parks’ March programme is bringing New Zealand’s finest musicians to some of Auckland’s most stunning parks and reserves.

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Weather 2 Mar 2012
Severe weather for Auckland

AUCKLAND — Aucklanders are advised to exercise caution as heavy rain and strong winds are expected across the Auckland region between Friday evening to Saturday afternoon.

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Marine 27 Feb 2012
Celebrate Seaweek at Auckland Zoo

AUCKLAND — Dive in to Auckland Zoo to celebrate Seaweek from Monday 5 March to Sunday 11 March and discover how we can all be kaitiaki (guardians) of our coasts.

Auckland Zoo

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Council 27 Feb 2012
Mayor in the Chair at Auckland University

AUCKLAND — Len Brown is looking forward to hearing what students think about their region, their council and its plans for the future during his next Mayor in the Chair on Friday 9 March.

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Council 27 Feb 2012
New town centre gets the green light

AUCKLAND — Employment, retail and housing opportunities are all set to be delivered to the greater Flat Bush area, with the announcement Ormiston Town Centre plans are now approved.

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Transport 24 Feb 2012
Alternative transport funding options online

AUCKLAND CITY — One of the most important documents to shape the future of Auckland is now available online at the Auckland Council website.

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Building 24 Feb 2012
Get ready to build it right from 1 March

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council is encouraging homeowners and members of the building industry to ensure they are up to speed with the Government’s new residential building rules coming into force next week.

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Economy 24 Feb 2012
Strong economic result for Auckland

AUCKLAND — Auckland’s strong economic performance in the latest National Bank regional trends review provides renewed market confidence for the region.

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Art 21 Feb 2012
New sculpture enlivens Symonds St overbridge

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland’s Learning Quarter will soon be home to a new public artwork entitled Loafers, by renowned New Zealand sculptor Francis Upritchard.

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News 20 Feb 2012
Hui seeks to address family and sexual violence in Auckland

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council’s role in the prevention of family and sexual violence is the topic of a unique hui to be held at Orakei Marae on 2 March.

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Council 20 Feb 2012
Auckland Council "AA" credit rating affirmed by Standard and Poors

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council is pleased that credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s, has affirmed its long-term rating at AA stable today, after reviewing its draft Long Term Plan financial projections.

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Community 17 Feb 2012
Mayor in the Chair in Mt Eden Village

AUCKLAND CITY — Len Brown will pull up a chair in Mt Eden Village on Friday 24 February for a Mayor in the Chair session.

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Community 17 Feb 2012
Review of funding policies to assist community groups

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council is reviewing policies covering support of community groups through funding, subsidised rentals, and the leasing of council-owned buildings.

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Council 15 Feb 2012
Ten-year plan paves way for Auckland's transformation

AUCKLAND CITY — The adoption of Auckland Council’s first draft Long-term Plan 2012-2022 (LTP) today signals the start of Auckland’s transformation.

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Council 15 Feb 2012
Nominations open for Waiheke Local Board by-election

AUCKLAND CITY — Nominations are sought for the position of a local board member for the Waiheke Local Board following the resignation of Denise Roche last week.

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News 14 Feb 2012
Record numbers to sculpture show

AUCKLAND CITY — Around 360,000 visitors passed through the Auckland Botanic Gardens’ gates this summer to see the third biennial Sculpture in the Gardens exhibition.

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Music 14 Feb 2012
Making music at Mahurangi

AUCKLAND — Composer Claire Cowan will be premiering her work as the 2011 regional parks artist in residence at a special concert on the Mahurangi Harbour next month.

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Pets 14 Feb 2012
Finish line looms for feedback on dog rules

AUCKLAND CITY — Aucklanders wanting to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposed policy and bylaw on dogs have until 27 February to make a submission.

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Community 13 Feb 2012
Funding Available for Creative Communities

AUCKLAND CITY — Communities and individuals throughout Auckland are being encouraged to apply for the latest funding round for the Creative Communities Scheme.

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Transport 13 Feb 2012
Getting Auckland Moving: Paying for Auckland's Future Transport

AUCKLAND — Aucklanders are being asked how they believe major transport projects should be funded.

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Council 13 Feb 2012
Auckland Council considers rates transition options

AUCKLAND — Auckland Council is to consider seeking government support to ensure the move to a single rating system is fair and balanced.

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Family 9 Feb 2012
Queen Street turns into a giant sports park for a free family sports day

AUCKLAND CITY — For the first time ever, part of Queen Street is turning into a giant car-free sports park.

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News 9 Feb 2012
Making and creating in the open air

AUCKLAND CITY — Makers and creators have one week remaining to get their applications in for the 2012 regional parks’ artist in residency programme – applications close on Friday 17 February.

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Conservation 3 Feb 2012
Rare storm petrel confirmed breeding in NZ

AUCKLAND — A team of researchers have collected the best evidence yet that the New Zealand storm petrel, which was thought extinct until 2003, is breeding in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

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Council 2 Feb 2012
Auckland welcomes its 1.5 millionth citizen

AUCKLAND — The Mayor has welcomed the baby chosen as Auckland’s 1.5 millionth citizen this morning at Middlemore Hospital.

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Festival 27 Jan 2012
Auckland Anniversary Weekend Popular With Ticket Buyers

AUCKLAND — Ahead of this weekend’s birthday celebrations, St.

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Waste 25 Jan 2012
Changes to rubbish and recycling collections

AUCKLAND CITY — <p>Auckland Council is advising residents that, for two weeks commencing Monday 30 January, all its regular kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collections will be one day later than usual due to the Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day public holidays.

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Pets 24 Jan 2012
Dogs lead the way on bylaw review

AUCKLAND CITY — Aucklanders are invited to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposal to introduce a new dog policy and bylaw for the region.

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Council 23 Jan 2012
Auckland Council removes camping gear from occupation sites

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council has today removed equipment and vehicles from public spaces being used as campsites under the Occupy Auckland banner.

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Conservation 19 Jan 2012
New Year, new baby at Auckland Zoo

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Zoo has welcomed its 30th giraffe calf, with a female calf born on Monday, 16 January.

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Community 17 Jan 2012
Auckland Libraries celebrates Year of the Dragon

AUCKLAND CITY — What do story books, tai chi and dragons have in common? They all feature in this year’s lunar New Year celebrations at libraries across the Auckland region.

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Employment 16 Jan 2012
Local Board Members unite to oppose privatisation and contracting out at Ports of Auckland

AUCKLAND CITY — In an unprecedented move, 28 Auckland Local Board members from 10 different Boards are uniting to call for Ports of Auckland to return to good faith bargaining and drop plans to outsource jobs at the port (a full list of Board Members is below).

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Waste 16 Jan 2012
Changes to rubbish and recycling collections

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council is advising residents that, for two weeks commencing Monday 30 January, all its regular kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collections will be one day later than usual due to the Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day public holidays.

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Waste 12 Jan 2012
Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board community meetings 17 January 2012 - Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

AUCKLAND — Auckland Council has developed the first Auckland-wide draft plan to deal with waste in Auckland and to provide consistent services across the region, meet government regulations and manage costs.

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Family 10 Jan 2012
Huge line-up announced for South Auckland Waitangi Day celebrations

WAITANGI — More than 40,000 people are expected to flock to Barry Curtis Park, in Flat Bush, for Toi o Manukau’s annual Waitangi Day family celebration.

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Waste 10 Jan 2012
Young people pick up on Auckland's waste problems

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council’s draft waste plan was the inspiration behind a competition aimed at getting young people involved in tackling Auckland’s waste issues.

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Court 21 Dec 2011
Court orders Occupy Auckland protestors to vacate Aotea Square

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council welcomes the court’s decision to grant its application for a permanent injunction to end the occupation of Aotea Square.

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News 21 Dec 2011
Victoria Wharf closed for safety assessment

AUCKLAND CITY — Parts of Devonport’s Victoria Wharf, which is alongside Devonport Wharf, are closed as Auckland Council carries out a safety assessment and investigates ways to ensure continued safe access to the historic wharf in the future.

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Conservation 21 Dec 2011
Court grants protection to nominated trees

AUCKLAND CITY — The Environment Court has granted temporary legal protection to more than 1800 trees proposed for scheduling under district plan changes, pending the outcome of hearings by independent commissioners next year.

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Waste 20 Dec 2011
Make your Christmas tree greener

AUCKLAND — After the festive season Aucklanders can dispose of unwanted Christmas trees at over a dozen locations across the region.

Returned trees get chipped

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Water 16 Dec 2011
Beach water quality testing underway for summer

AUCKLAND CITY — This summer’s Safeswim beach water quality monitoring is underway, with more than 60 beaches in the region selected for inclusion in the programme following a review by Auckland Council.

Safeswim helicopter sampling

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News 16 Dec 2011
Highflyer arrives in Auckland

AUCKLAND CITY — Graham Rouse, Event Manager of Dubai based Emirates Airline will, in the New Year, join Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) as Manager for Event Design and Development.

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Transport 12 Dec 2011
Maungawhau-Mt Eden: Changes at the top

AUCKLAND CITY — Changes to vehicle access on Maungawhau-Mt Eden come into place on Monday 12 December.

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House 12 Dec 2011
Foundations laid for New Zealand's first Passive House

AUCKLAND CITY — Forward-thinking Aucklander Philip Ivanier has begun work on Australasia’s first Certified Passive House in Glendowie.

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Pets 12 Dec 2011
Dog rule changes to bring consistency across region

AUCKLAND — Auckland Council is proposing to make the time of year, and hours, that dogs are allowed on beaches the same across the region.

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Building 8 Dec 2011
Check before doing summer DIY

AUCKLAND CITY — Aucklanders planning to do some DIY this summer are being asked to ensure they check in advance what the relevant rules are, to help ensure the work they do is safe and pre-approved if necessary.

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Environment 8 Dec 2011
Proposed plan changes to protect 1800 more trees

AUCKLAND CITY — Letters are being sent this week to owners of 1800 notable trees that Auckland Council wants to protect by adding them to a list of 3960 existing trees scheduled in district plans across the region.

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Books 8 Dec 2011
Daring kids to dive into a library this summer

AUCKLAND — Fancy reading a book up a tree this summer? Or visiting the library in your togs? Auckland Libraries is challenging children to take an adventurous approach to reading this summer with its ‘Dare to Explore’ programme.

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Music 7 Dec 2011
Top musicians join iconic summer series

AUCKLAND — Tim Finn, The Black Seeds, Ladi6, and great flicks The Smurfs and Te Movie will headline a superb entertainment line-up at Auckland Council’s free Music in Parks and Movies in Parks 2012 series.

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Film 5 Dec 2011
Auckland Film Studios secures major international film shoot

AUCKLAND — Auckland Film Studios has been selected as the New Zealand film base for Emperor – a US production by acclaimed director, Peter Webber.

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Science 1 Dec 2011
Innovation through Science

AUCKLAND CITY — Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, chief science adviser to the Prime Minister, will help kick-start Auckland’s development into a major Asia-Pacific innovation hub when he speaks in Auckland next week.

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Waste 1 Dec 2011
Online video explains Auckland's waste challenge

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council’s draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan asks Aucklanders to take a closer look at what they throw out in the rubbish, with the focus on putting resources to better use.

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Community 1 Dec 2011
Shakespear re-opens but gates stay closed to pests

AUCKLAND — Shakespear Regional Park reopens to the public on Thursday 1 December after a five-month closure for animal pest eradication, but the gates will stay closed to pests.

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Council 30 Nov 2011
Auckland Council Christmas services

AUCKLAND CITY — There will be changes to some Auckland Council services over the Christmas holiday period.

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Waste 30 Nov 2011
Aucklanders use of oil recycling trial accelerating

AUCKLAND CITY — More than 120,000 litres of Auckland households’ used engine oil was recycled in the first six months of a trial oil recovery scheme initiated by Auckland Council, with even better results expected in the future.

Auckland Council Waste Minimisation Project Advisor Sandi Murray and Segedins Auto Spares Co-director Ivan Segedin Sr with the oil recovery bin now available at the Dominion Road store.

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Council 30 Nov 2011
Residents reminded to register their pools

AUCKLAND — Coinciding with the arrival of warmer weather, Auckland Council and WaterSafe Auckland are reminding pool owners of their responsibilities, including to register their pool with the council.

Auckland Council advises to register pools

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School 29 Nov 2011
Auckland Enviroschools efforts honoured

AUCKLAND CITY — Eighteen environmentally aware schools across Auckland will be recognised for their long-term commitment to sustainability at an Enviroschools celebration on Friday 2 December.

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