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Marine 8 Sep 2010
More toxic slugs appearing across Eastern Bays beaches

AUCKLAND CITY — Toxic sea slugs are being reported across Eastern Bays beaches from Okahu Bay to Kohimarama prompting Auckland City Council to erect more signs and caution beachgoers to supervise their children and pets.

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Music 5 Aug 2010
Band together for summer music event

AUCKLAND CITY — Music in Parks is a celebration of Auckland and New Zealand music and has become an institution on our city's summer events calendar.

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Transport 14 May 2010
Eden Park Transport Plan critical to RWC 2011 success

AUCKLAND CITY — Making public transport the easiest way to get to matches will be the key to moving fans to and from Eden Park during Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011).

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Rugby 31 Mar 2010
Auckland top of every Rugby fan's list

AUCKLAND CITY — Fans looking to secure tickets for Rugby World Cup 2011 matches in Auckland when they go on sale next month can rest assured the city will be ready to show them a great time.

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Council 15 Mar 2010
Serious noise offenders getting the message

AUCKLAND CITY — The number of persistent noise nuisance offenders in the city is down significantly, due to initiatives by Auckland City Council’s noise control service.

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Yachting 9 Mar 2010
Festival of sailing in full swing

AUCKLAND — The Auckland Festival of Sailing has gotten off to a great start, with the Omega Auckland Match Racing Regatta proving to be fantastic spectacle featuring past, present and future yachting stars battling it out on the Waitemata.

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Entertainment 4 Mar 2010
Movies and dancing take over Auckland's parks

AUCKLAND — Eighteen great concerts and movies are planned heading into March, the final month of this year’s Music in Parks season.

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Traffic 16 Mar 2009
Central Connector update for the week starting 16 March 2009

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council and its contractor Fulton Hogan are committed to providing you with ongoing updates on the Central Connector.

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Traffic 26 Feb 2009
Re: Road repairs and surfacing on Symonds Street from Sunday 22 February to Wednesday 4 March

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council wishes to advise that road repair and surfacing works are scheduled for two sections of Symonds Street.

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Crime 6 Nov 2008
Auckand graffiti vandals arrested

AUCKLAND CITY — Eight of the city’s ten most destructive graffiti vandals have been arrested since July this year and are presently before the courts.

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Sport 30 May 2008
Improvements to Western Springs outer fields

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council is planning to sand carpet the Western Springs outer sports fields to provide a better quality, year-round playing surface that can also be used for parking in summer.

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Maori 30 May 2008
Celebrate Maori new year with Matariki Festival 2008

Matariki is based on early traditions, and something special for all New Zealanders to share.

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Water 15 May 2008
Council helps to keep water prices affordable

AUCKLAND CITY — As part of its commitment to keep water as affordable as possible, Auckland City Council has proposed to help keep any required increases in water prices to the level of council’s inflation over the next three years.

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Council 14 May 2008
Last chance to have your say on draft annual plan

AUCKLAND CITY — Residents and ratepayers across Auckland are reminded to send in their feedback on the Auckland City Council draft annual plan before the submission period closes on Tuesday, 20 May.

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Traffic 14 May 2008
Red light cameras are here

AUCKLAND — In a bid to reduce the number of crashes caused by vehicles running red lights, Auckland City Council and New Zealand Police have introduced red light cameras throughout Auckland's CBD.

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Culture 12 May 2008
Auckland City Council has allocated its Built Heritage Fund grants for 2007/2008.

AUCKLAND — The fund provides grants to help private building owners conserve, restore and protect Auckland's built heritage totalling $50,000 each year.

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Court 3 May 2008
$25,000 fine for breach of district plan tree rules

AUCKLAND — Auckland City Council has prosecuted a developer for ignoring district plan rules on generally protected trees, sediment control and earthworks.

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Council 3 May 2008
Better beaches by summer

AUCKLAND — Auckland City Council is getting on with beach resanding projects at Pt Chevalier, Hamilton, Sentinel and Herne Bay beaches, Taylors Bay and Blockhouse Bay Beach.

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Pets 3 May 2008
Dog Control bylaw ruled as reasonable and necessary

AUCKLAND — A High Court ruling made by Justice Stevens has found in favour of Auckland City Council in a case that debated whether the council'sdog control bylaw is necessary and reasonable.

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Waste 24 Apr 2008
Blue-lidded recycling bins rolling out across the city

AUCKLAND — People will be starting to notice the new blue-lidded recycling wheelie bins as Auckland City Council’s distribution continues.

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Council 18 Apr 2008
Heritage Fund conservation grants announced for the Hauraki Gulf islands

Auckland City Council has allocated the Heritage Fund conservation grants for the Hauraki Gulf islands for 2007/2008.

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Community 18 Apr 2008
Funding support for school holiday programmes

AUCKLAND — Nineteen school holiday programme providers in Auckland city will receive funding from Auckland City Council's school holiday programme fund.

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Building 15 Apr 2008
Auckland's first five-star environmentally sustainable building is approved

AUCKLAND CITY — The City Development Committee has approved the construction of a ventilated weather screen façade on the BNZ building at 80 Queen Street.

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Council 9 Apr 2008
New councillor elected for Avondale/Roskill ward

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council Electoral Officer, Dale Ofsoske, has declared John Lister the newly elected councillor for the Avondale/Roskill ward.

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Council 9 Apr 2008
Further options for Maungawhau-Mt Eden

AUCKLAND CITY — A revised option which aims to improve overall visitor experiences while protecting the integrity of the volcanic cone is being proposed as part of the Maungawhau-Mt Eden management plan.

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Council 9 Apr 2008
Auckland looks to attract major events

AUCKLAND — Auckland City Council is taking a lead role in attracting events to Auckland, with a new fund approved by the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee to enable the attraction and delivery of major international events.

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Transport 9 Apr 2008
Quicker bus travel a step closer

NORTHLAND — Quicker travel between the CBD and Newmarket is a step closer with construction of the Central Connector starting on 8 April.

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News 9 Apr 2008
Frogtastic holiday fun at Auckland Zoo

AUCKLAND CITY — Leap into the zoo these school holidays, 19 April to 4 May, for a frog-filled fun day out and support International Year of the Frog.

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Art 9 Apr 2008
Great Barrier on show at Artstation

AUCKLAND — City dwellers have the opportunity to experience a slice of island life at Artstation's latest exhibition, Tihei Mauri Ora - Te Motu o Aotea from 22 April to 3 May 2008.

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Council 2 Apr 2008
Voting still open for Avondale/Roskill by-election

AUCKLAND CITY — For electors in the Avondale/Roskill ward who may not have posted their voting documents back yet, it's not too late to vote.

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Council 2 Apr 2008
New plans for Beach Road - your opinion counts

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council is inviting public comment on a draft design for the estimated $6.8 million upgrade of Beach Road from 2 April 2008.

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Council 31 Mar 2008
Draft proposal for regional governance

AUCKLAND — Over the past four months, council officers have been working with the Regional Governance Committee on the council's submission to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance.

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Waste 20 Mar 2008
Auckland City Council rolls out new recycling bins

AUCKLAND — Auckland City Council will start the rollout of 150,000 new 240L blue-lidded recycling wheelie bins to all eligible households across Auckland city on 31 March.

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Art 19 Mar 2008
Auckland Art Gallery budget confirmed through tender process

AUCKLAND — Auckland City Council'sFinance and Strategy Committee will, today, consider the appointment of a construction company to develop the Auckland Art Gallery into a world-class facility for the city and the country.

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Waste 18 Mar 2008
Waiheke transfer station upgrade will go ahead, council confirms

AUCKLAND — The future upgrading of the Waiheke Island transfer station is not in doubt, Auckland City Council re-iterated this week.

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Cycling 18 Mar 2008
Ellerslie cycle lane given the go ahead

AUCKLAND CITY — Cycling will become a more attractive option in Ellerslie after the council’s Transport Committee decision to build a cycle lane on Ladies Mile last week.

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Council 15 Mar 2008
Post your vote and have your say

AUCKLAND — Voting documents for the Avondale/Roskill Ward by-election are being posted from next Tuesday, 18 March.

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Council 15 Mar 2008
Keeping Auckland's future bright

AUCKLAND — Auckland City Council's City Development Committee reinforced the council's leadership role in guiding the city towards a sustainable future at its meeting yesterday.

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Aviation 13 Mar 2008
Council votes against airport bid proposal

AUCKLAND — Auckland City Council today decided to vote against the bid made by the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) to purchase a 40 per cent stake in Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL).

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Waste 13 Mar 2008
Local volunteers tackle a mountain of rubbish at Motions Creek

AUCKLAND — Despite overcast weather conditions, 15 local volunteers tackled a mountain of rubbish at the first Auckland City Council creek and coast clean-up last week at Motions Creek in Westmere.

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Council 13 Mar 2008
Master plan proposed for Orakei development

AUCKLAND — An agreement between the council and Redwood Group Ltd to produce a master plan for any future development of the Orakei peninsula is welcome news to residents in the area, says the Mayor of Auckland city, the Hon John Banks.

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Family 26 Feb 2008
BBQ to feature at Teddy Bears Picnic

AUCKLAND — This year’s Teddy Bears Picnic will feature a little extra sizzle, with the World’s Biggest BBQ set to serve up 14,000 free sausages during the event.

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Council 20 Feb 2008
Nominations are in for Avondale/Roskill

AUCKLAND CITY — Eight candidates have been nominated for the Avondale/Roskill by-election, which is due to be held on Wednesday, 9 April following the death of Councillor Linda Leighton in late 2007.

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Music 19 Feb 2008
Catch Greg Johnson free at Mission Bay

AUCKLAND CITY — Greg Johnson is making select appearances during a visit home from his current base of Los Angeles – and Music in Parks is pleased to have him performing free at Mission Bay’s Selwyn Reserve on Saturday, 1 March (4pm to 7pm) for Holden Astra Summer Sounds.

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Music 18 Feb 2008
Wrapping up a summer of live, free Kiwi music

AUCKLAND — Auckland City Council's Music in Parks programme gears up for a great finish to an exciting summer of live Kiwi music, with 12 free concerts during March.

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Council 15 Feb 2008
Over $6 million savings through new HR system

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council will stand to gain hard savings and other benefits worth $6.6 million over the next five years from a $3.67 million investment in a new human resources management system approved by the council’s Finance and Strategy Committee today.

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Council 13 Feb 2008
It’s not too late to nominate

AUCKLAND CITY — People interested in standing for council in the Avondale/Roskill ward have less than one week left to lodge their nominations.

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Festival 13 Feb 2008
Lanterns light up the CBD

AUCKLAND — Lanterns hanging in Auckland's central city streets are a colourful part of Chinese New Year celebrations.

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Council 13 Feb 2008
Plans for a safer Queen Street

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council's Transport Committee has endorsed a proposal to reduce Queen Street's current 50km/h speed limit to 30km/h.

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News 5 Feb 2008
Meerkat triple treat at Auckland Zoo

AUCKLAND CITY — For the first time, Auckland Zoo has welcomed the arrival of baby meerkats.

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Music 5 Feb 2008
Hollie Smith takes on tigers at ZooMusic

AUCKLAND CITY — Award winning singer Hollie Smith will help protect the Sumatran tiger when she performs with her band at Auckland Zoo on Saturday, 9 February.

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Culture 5 Feb 2008
What a wonderful world

AUCKLAND CITY — Enjoy the people, music, dance, arts, crafts and flavours from more than 40 nations in just seven hours at theAuckland International Cultural Festival on Sunday, 17 February from 10am to 5pm.

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Traffic 30 Jan 2008
Harp of Erin intersection completed

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council has completed improvements to the Harp of Erin intersection as part of Project Greenlane.

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Culture 24 Jan 2008
Be a part of Auckland’s history this Waitangi Day

AUCKLAND — Aucklanders will have an opportunity to celebrate Waitangi Day at a festival that reflects the city’s history and is rich in culture, tradition, art, food and live entertainment.

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Cinema 24 Jan 2008
A night at the movies under the stars

AUCKLAND — Aucklanders can enjoy classic Kiwi films free at Mt Eden’s Tahaki Reserve.

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Council 23 Jan 2008
Nominations open for Avondale-Roskill ward by-election

AUCKLAND CITY — Nominations are sought for the position of councillor in the Avondale-Roskill ward following the death of sitting councillor, Linda Leighton, in November 2007.

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Music 23 Jan 2008
Music hits high note next month

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council's Music in Parks programme is hitting the high notes with 16 free concerts during February.

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Music 23 Jan 2008
Liam Finn to light up ZooMusic

AUCKLAND CITY — At Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic on Friday 1 February Liam Finn will play one of his last New Zealand concerts before heading to the United States.

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Music 16 Jan 2008
Waiheke turns it up

AUCKLAND — On Saturday, 26 January, Waiheke turns up the volume for the Holden Astra Summer Sounds Waiheke's Little Day In event – part of Auckland City Council's free Music in Parks programme.

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Deaths 16 Jan 2008
Condolence book for Sir Edmund Hillary

AUCKLAND — Auckland City Council has set up a condolence book for people who wish to write a personal message for the Hillary family following the death of Sir Edmund.

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Council 21 Nov 2007
Shedding light on plans for Coxs Bay Reserve

AUCKLAND CITY — Westmere residents are invited to find out more about proposals for new sports' field lighting at Coxs Bay Reserve at two upcoming information sessions.

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Water 11 Nov 2007
Dial before you dip

AUCKLAND — Before you pull on your togs this summer, give your local beach a health check by dialling 0800 SAFESWIM (0800 723379) or visiting the website for the latest water quality information.

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Netball 11 Nov 2007
Adopt a second team winners

AUCKLAND CITY — Schoolchildren have the opportunity to be inspired by the world's best netballers at the New World Netball World Championships next week as winners of the "Adopt a second team" competition.

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Art 11 Nov 2007
A year of artistic achievement

AUCKLAND CITY — Students of Artstation are showcasing their talents in a series of exhibitions to celebrate the results of a year's hard work.

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Books 11 Nov 2007
Exhibition Real Gold opens at Central City Library

AUCKLAND CITY — An exhibition of library "treasures" will be officially opened by the prime minister at Auckland Central City Library on Friday, 9 November.

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Cycling 11 Nov 2007
Mt Albert cycle lanes coming soon

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council will begin creating cycle lanes along Mt Albert Road, from Wednesday, 7 November, weather permitting, to make it easier for people to walk and cycle in the area.

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Council 11 Nov 2007
Public consultation on plans for Maungawhau-Mt Eden

AUCKLAND — Members of the public are invited to comment on Auckland City Council's plans for a visitor centre and alternative transport on Maungawhau-Mt Eden.

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Conservation 2 Nov 2007
Zoo joins international focus on plight of orang utans

Auckland Zoo is inviting people to embrace international Orang utan Caring Week (4 – 10 November) by getting along to the zoo next week to see these incredible primates, and finding out about ways to help save them from extinction.

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Cycling 2 Nov 2007
New route for Auckland cyclists on the way

AUCKLAND CITY — Work to build a new cycleway through Walmsley and Underwood parks to improve travel for cyclists in Wesley begins this Monday, 5 November.

The parks over which the cycle way will strech

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Council 25 Sep 2007
Voters assured after mailout error

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council electoral officer Dale Ofsoske wishes to assure the public that any voters who received duplicate voting documents will only be able to vote once.

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Entertainment 22 Sep 2007
Spring celebrations for Victoria Park

AUCKLAND CITY — After a winter in partial hibernation, Victoria Park bursts into life with the opening of a new state-of-the-art playground and upgraded sports fields in the west of the reserve.

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Waste 22 Sep 2007
New kerbside recycling service set to start mid-2008

AUCKLAND CITY — Recycling will be easier for Auckland residents next year after confirmation of the city's new mobile recycling bin supplier and kerbside recycling collections contractor.

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Council 22 Sep 2007
Council committed to Eden Park

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council last night agreed it will make a conditional funding commitment of around $30 million to the redevelopment of Eden Park to ensure both the success of the 2011 Rugby World Cup and to deliver enduring benefits for the city.

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Council 22 Sep 2007
Consent decisions online in move towards greater openness

AUCKLAND CITY — The public will be better informed about Auckland City Council's resource consent hearings process in the future as hearing commissioners' decisions are made available online.

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Festival 20 Sep 2007
Curtain rises on Auckland Heritage Festival

AUCKLAND CITY — The Auckland Heritage Festival is in full swing, with more than 150 events celebrating Auckland's unique social, built and natural heritage happening across the city until 30 September.

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Yachting 18 Sep 2007
Investigations into National Sailing Centre proposal

AUCKLAND CITY —  Auckland City Council will undertake further investigations and public consultation on the merits of including a National Sailing Centre as part of stage three of The Landing upgrade at Okahu Bay.

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Transport 14 Sep 2007
Fast-track rail freight wins support

AUCKLAND CITY — A proposal to use rail to move freight from Ports of Auckland's (POAL) sea port to its inland port in Wiri, won unanimous support from Auckland City Council's Transport and Urban Linkages Committee.

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Council 14 Sep 2007
Plan change for former quarry approved

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council's Planning and Regulatory Committee has recommended final approval of Private Plan Change 7.

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Real Estate 14 Sep 2007
Council partnership to help Aucklanders buy new homes

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council's innovative assisted home ownership programme reached a major milestone today with a partnership that will see the construction of affordable houses, beginning with a development in Mt Roskill.

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Council 14 Sep 2007
A wave of exciting new features for Otahuhu's library and swimming pool

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council has endorsed plans outlining details of the new swimming pool, library and outdoor space facilities in Otahuhu.

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Council 14 Sep 2007
Waiheke to get a new library in Oneroa and a new council service centre in Ostend

AUCKLAND —  The Community Development and Equity Committee today decided that Waiheke will get a new stand-alone library in Oneroa and a new council service centre in Ostend.

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Traffic 14 Sep 2007
Stage one of local link to state highway complete

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council is pleased to announce the completion of stage one of its $17 million upgrade of Tiverton Road and Wolverton Street in New Windsor.

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Entertainment 14 Sep 2007
Animation draws cities closer

AUCKLAND CITY — The capital of film and TV animation in Germany is honouring the capital of film animation and special effects in the Southern Hemisphere - New Zealand.

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Film 12 Sep 2007
Focus on film during Auckland Heritage Festival

AUCKLAND CITY — Classic and archival films are a special feature of this year's Auckland Heritage Festival, which will be celebrated from 15 to 30 September.

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Tourism 8 Sep 2007
Growth on the cards for Tourism Auckland

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council's Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee has called for major changes to the governance and funding of Tourism Auckland including establishing a new board appointment process.

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Council 8 Sep 2007
Council welcomes controls on fireworks

AUCKLAND CITY — Fireworks have joined alcohol and cigarettes with 18 years now the legal age for purchase.

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Council 8 Sep 2007
Work begins on Oneroa roads

AUCKLAND CITY — Motorists are advised of road works on Oue Street and sections of Ocean View Road in Oneroa on Waiheke Island, starting Monday, 10 September 2007.

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Council 27 Aug 2007
Have your say from far away

Aucklanders who will be overseas for this year’s local body elections won’t miss out on the chance to have their say.

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Conservation 24 Aug 2007
Young New Zealanders helping save orang utans

AUCKLAND CITY — An orang utan protection unit in south-west Sumatra is to benefit from an Auckland Zoo and ASB initiative to encourage young New Zealanders to save both money and the critically endangered Sumatran orang utan.

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Traffic 23 Aug 2007
Council pleased with bus lane feedback

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council has received almost 500 feedback submissions in response to its proposal to install dedicated bus lanes in Queen Street.

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Council 16 Aug 2007
Winning name for baby giraffe announced

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Zoo's three-week-old female giraffe finally has a name - Ntombi, meaning "girl" or "lady" in Zulu.

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Council 16 Aug 2007
Newmarket's new look unveiled.

AUCKLAND CITY — Newmarket's Broadway is getting a fresh new look in a 12-month upgrade that started on Monday.

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Council 9 Aug 2007
Drawing out the best in our waterfront

AUCKLAND CITY — The latest development in the story of Auckland's CBD waterfront is the launch of Auckland City Council's masterplan for the area.

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Council 9 Aug 2007
Waiheke speaks up on library and service centre options

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council has received nearly 250 submissions on the future development of the Waiheke library and service centre, with opinion evenly divided on library locations.

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Council 2 Aug 2007
Horotiu Stream flows in Queen Street again

AUCKLAND CITY — The latest feature in the Queen Street upgrade was unveiled Monday - an exciting new art work that depicts the historic course of the Horotiu stream.

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Culture 2 Aug 2007
New protections for Auckland's natural icons in place

AUCKLAND CITY — Changes to the District Plan (Residential 3 zone) passed last week will provide future protection for six of Auckland city's natural icons.

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Entertainment 2 Aug 2007
New street performance and busking policy

AUCKLAND CITY — The Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee today endorsed a policy to manage and encourage diverse, high quality street performance in Auckland city's public spaces.

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Economy 2 Aug 2007
$55 million per annum - benefits flow from international city partnerships, says Auckland City Council

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland's economy receives significant financial benefits from formal international partnerships such as sister cities, according to new economic analysis.

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Entertainment 2 Aug 2007
Financial support for a thriving performing arts scene

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council's support for the performing arts continues this year with significant grants being made to three of the city's major providers of opera, orchestra and theatre.

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Business 2 Aug 2007
Be inspired by design

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland City Council is proud to be a sponsor of New Zealand's largest design event - Semi-Permanent 07.

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