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Community 12 Jul 2011
Upper Harbour Draft Local Board Plan out for submissions

AUCKLAND — Restoring upper harbour tidal flows, building an aquatic facility at Albany, advocating for an extension of the Northern Busway to Orewa and lobbying for park and ride facilities at Silverdale, are among the key projects in the Upper Harbour Local Board Plan now out for submissions.

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Council 12 Jul 2011
Kaipatiki Draft Local Board Plan out for submissions

AUCKLAND — Upgrading Beach Haven wharf, planning for business development at Wairau Valley and developing a sports precinct at Northcote Road are among the key projects in the Kaipatiki Local Board Plan now out for submissions.

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Swimming 12 Jul 2011
North Shore Leisure takes out lifeguard title – again!

NORTH SHORE CITY — North Shore Leisure lifeguards have aced the regional pool lifeguard championships, taking out the coveted regional title, for the third year in a row.

The winning North Shore Leisure team

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Art 11 Jul 2011
Birkenhead Library celebrates new artwork

A family-owned North Shore transport business celebrated its own birthday by recognising Birkenhead Library’s contribution to the community with the gift of a unique piece of art.

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Community 11 Jul 2011
Homeless support during Rugby World Cup in Auckland

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council has today responded to a misleading and inaccurate report in the Herald on Sunday, saying it has no intention of removing homeless people from the streets during the Rugby World Cup.

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Council 11 Jul 2011
Funding for local events on Howick's agenda

AUCKLAND CITY — The Howick Local Board of Auckland Council is inviting event organisers to discuss local events and how they are funded.

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Council 9 Jul 2011
Plan changes confirmed for North Shore

NORTH SHORE CITY — A new urban design code and improved stormwater management policy are now officially part of the North Shore section of Auckland Council’s District Plan.

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Community 8 Jul 2011
Beachlands / Maraetai Neighbourhood Response Plan kicks off

AUCKLAND — How would Beachlands / Maraetai cope with a disaster? Do you know what you should do? This and other issues will be discussed at a public meeting to be held on Tuesday 12 July at Maraetai Community Hall, 7:00pm - 9:30pm.

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Maori 8 Jul 2011
Heritage Māori manuscripts acknowledged by UNESCO Memory of the World programme

AUCKLAND — Unique Māori manuscripts from Auckland Libraries’ internationally recognised Sir George Grey Special Collections are among the first documents officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World New Zealand register.

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Earthquakes 7 Jul 2011
Tsunami warning for Auckland - expected arrival 10am today

AUCKLAND — Auckland Civil Defence has issued a tsunami warning for Auckland coastlines.

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Environment 7 Jul 2011
Lake Wainamu restoration efforts show positive results

AUCKLAND — A seven year effort by Auckland Council to rid Lake Wainamu of exotic fish and plants has resulted in ecological and recreational benefits for the environment.

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Conservation 7 Jul 2011
Zoo calls for Red Panda Rangers these July holidays

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Zoo is looking for kids to take up the challenge and become Red Panda Rangers these July school holidays from Saturday, 16 July to Sunday, 31 July.

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Council 6 Jul 2011
Auckland Council : New panel will support council's action

AUCKLAND — Auckland Council is calling for expressions of interest for its new Heritage Advisory Panel which will provide independent advice on heritage issues to council decision makers.

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Transport 6 Jul 2011
Business Advisory Panel supports city rail link

AUCKLAND — Members of the Auckland Council Business Advisory Panel have put their support behind the $2.5billion city rail link project, following a presentation by Auckland Transport to the Panel last night.

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Marine 6 Jul 2011
Devonport Wharf gets makeover

NORTH SHORE CITY — Devonport locals are about to see significant improvements to their local wharf.

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Transport 6 Jul 2011
State Highway 20 Waterview decision: Big wins for small communities

AUCKLAND — Today’s announcement of the State Highway 20 Waterview decision marks a welcome end to 10 years of uncertainty for communities and their open space, the Albert-Eden Local Board says.

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Council 5 Jul 2011
Blueprint to shape future of Puketapapa community

PAPAKURA — Innovative youth programmes, Manukau Harbour foreshore enhancements, mixed-use development around Stoddard and May Roads, and an upgrade of the Mt Roskill/Dominion Road town centre are among local priorities to be discussed at public meetings on a new local blueprint for Puketapapa.

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Community 2 Jul 2011
Have your say on our draft local board plan!

AUCKLAND — Over the past few months we’ve been developing the first ever Maungakiekie-Tamaki local board plan.

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Community 2 Jul 2011
Blueprint to shape future of local communities

AUCKLAND — Better heritage protection, slower speeds on some residential streets, a Parnell to Meola Reef coastal walkway, and a network of cycle ways are among the community priorities reflected in a new local blueprint for Waitemata.

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Community 2 Jul 2011
Watch out for your community blueprint

AUCKLAND — People are being asked to keep a close eye on their letterbox next week for valuable information about the future of their local communities.

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Building 1 Jul 2011
Housewarming programme benefits Aucklanders

AUCKLAND CITY — A region wide Auckland Council programme to help Aucklanders make their homes warmer, healthier and more sustainable is now available.

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Council 1 Jul 2011
Update on tree scheduling assessments

AUCKLAND CITY — Under Resource Management Act changes, some notable trees in urban areas, currently safeguarded by general tree protection rules, will lose that protection on 1 January 2012 unless they are scheduled.

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Culture 1 Jul 2011
Auckland Council: Heritage Images Online re-launched

AUCKLAND — Improvements to the search and display capabilities of Auckland Libraries’ Heritage Images database will showcase many of the more than 100,000 images and maps that now make up the database.

Unidentified group in dinghy.  Credit: Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries

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Film 30 Jun 2011
New Zealand film and screen industry invited to attend Asia-Pacific Producers forum

Hosted by Film Auckland, the annual symposium of the Asia-Pacific Producers Network (APN) is being held in New Zealand for the first time from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 November 2011.

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Economy 30 Jun 2011
Auckland businesses embrace RWC 2011 opportunities

AUCKLAND — Many Auckland businesses are making their play for piece of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) action through Match Ready and Business Club programmes, but there is still time for others to get on board.

RWC 2011

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Environment 29 Jun 2011
Auckland CBD 'spring cleans' in time for Cup

AUCKLAND CITY — The Beautify Your City campaign initiated last November by CBD business group Heart of the City and Auckland Council has achieved a pass mark – but organisers say there’s still room for improvement.

Moss Logo

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Art 29 Jun 2011
Creative Trespass

AUCKLAND CITY — Artstation’s latest exhibition, opening on 13 July, is Creative Trespass: Terms of Engagement.

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Real Estate 28 Jun 2011
Auckland Council celebrates success at property awards

AUCKLAND — The work of Auckland Council has been recognised and rewarded at the recent Property Council Awards.

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Council 28 Jun 2011
Auckland Council Adopts First Annual Plan

AUCKLAND — Auckland Council has adopted its first annual plan, maintaining the proposed 3.94 per cent rates increase for ratepayers while confirming additional funding for a number of other projects.

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Community 27 Jun 2011
Applications for community funding open to west Auckland community groups

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council’s Community Wellbeing Fund and Youth Programme Fund are now open.

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Festival 27 Jun 2011
Celebrities judge Kiwi kids joke competition

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland junior jokesters will be testing people’s funny bones in a competition which will see the talents of one lucky winner splashed across a major Auckland events centre.

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Council 27 Jun 2011
Green light for Franklin Local Board's initiatives and projects

AUCKLAND CITY — The Franklin Local Board has signed off its first annual agreement with Auckland Council – securing commitment and funding for community-focused initiatives.

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Council 23 Jun 2011
New report sets out key achievements for ratepayers

AUCKLAND — Orakei Local Board is delivering key projects and will make itself accountable to local ratepayers with a new series of half-yearly reports launched last night, says board chair Desley Simpson.

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Art 22 Jun 2011
Nikon Auckland Photo Day winner sees the light

AUCKLAND — The 2011 Nikon Auckland Photo Day competition winner has been announced.

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Yachting 22 Jun 2011
Sir Peter Blake's Legacy lives on

AUCKLAND CITY — 2011 marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Sir Peter Blake, one of New Zealand’s most respected and admired yachtsmen and leaders.

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Council 21 Jun 2011
Papakura residents' chance to have a say on draft Local Board Plan

PAPAKURA — From 8 July residents are encouraged to have their say on a draft local plan which will be the blueprint for future initiatives and community activities in Papakura.

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Water 20 Jun 2011
Leading water expert in Auckland

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Council in association with GHD Ltd presents Professor Hans Schreier, one of the world’s leading experts on water use and source water protection.

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Council 15 Jun 2011
Thousands have their say on Auckland Unleashed

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Unleashed, the discussion document to kick-start the Auckland Plan guiding the city’s growth and development over the next 30 years, received nearly 4000 pieces of feedback from residents and stakeholders.

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Council 15 Jun 2011
Reduced borrowing costs could save council $10million a year

AUCKLAND CITY — Savings to Auckland Council of up to $10 million a year in borrowing costs would result from the passing of the Local Government Borrowing Bill, members of the Future Vision Committee heard today.

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Council 15 Jun 2011
No prosecutions for Palace Hotel collapse

AUCKLAND CITY — No prosecutions against any of the companies or individuals involved will be undertaken in relation to the collapse of the Palace Hotel in November last year.

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Community 14 Jun 2011
Government support to tackle homelessness welcomed

AUCKLAND CITY — Councillor Dr Cathy Casey is pleased the Government will consider its suggestion for a nationwide approach to tackle the issue of homelessness.

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Council 13 Jun 2011
Mayor in the Chair in New Lynn

AUCKLAND CITY — Len Brown is heading to New Lynn for his next Mayor in the Chair session on Friday (17 June).

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Business 12 Jun 2011
Convention Centre will boost Auckland economy

AUCKLAND CITY — The Mayor says the New Zealand International Convention Centre will attract more than 180,000 delegates a year to Auckland, providing a significant boost to our tourism sector.

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Tourism 10 Jun 2011
Championing Auckland, the destination

AUCKLAND — Rachael Dacy has been appointed General Manager, Destination at Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development Ltd (ATEED) with effect from 1 July 2011.

Rachael Dacy

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Festival 27 May 2011
Maori talent shines at Matariki Festival 2011 programme launch

AUCKLAND CITY — An emerging Maori playwright and a young Maori/Samoan singer-songwriter discovered in a recent secondary schools competition were amongst the talent showcased in a special preview included in the launch of Auckland’s Matariki Festival 2011 programme last night.

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Music 25 May 2011
Matariki songwriting competition winner announced

AUCKLAND CITY — The inaugural Matariki songwriting competition for Auckland secondary school students has been won by Eden Tautali, who lives in Manukau and attends St Cuthbert's College in Epsom.

Inaugural Matariki songwriting competition winner

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Festival 17 May 2011
Star-studded programme for Matariki Festival 2011

AUCKLAND — Star-studded concerts, a new play’s premiere, traditional Māori food, a spectacular showcase of kites and a special kapa haka competition are all part of Auckland’s Matariki Festival 2011, on from 4 June to 4 July to celebrate Māori New Year.

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Council 16 May 2011
Have Your Say in Maungakiekie-Tamaki on Auckland Unleashed

AUCKLAND — We are talking with our Maungakiekie-Tamaki communities about the draft discussion document Auckland Unleashed.

Maungakiekie-Tamaki communities

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