Warkworth library celebrates Kiribati Book Launch
Source: Auckland Council Last Thursday saw Warkworth Library celebrate Kiribati Independence Day (12 July) with a unique book launch. In a cross-Council initiative, Warkworth Library, the Central Library’s Heritage Collections team and cartoonist Nooroa Te Hira Anguna have created a set of one-of-a-kind Kiribati language books. The books teach numbers, colours and ABCs in Kiribati and […]
Read More →Flood Review Community Consultaion
Source: Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Friday, 20 July 2018 12:00 a.m. Flood Review Community Consultation Day Rotorua Lakes Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council have co-commissioned an independent review into the serious flooding that occurred in the Ngongotahā Catchment on 29 April 2018. The purpose of the review is to make recommendations to […]
Read More →College Rifles turf upgrade
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has approved a partnership grant of $750,000 to College Rifles Rugby Union Football and Sports Club for the replacement of the two artificial playing surfaces at their Haast Street site in Remuera. While 41 per cent of rugby participants in the Ōrākei Ward currently play at College Rifles, the existing […]
Read More →QuizAKL: What’s your plastic profile?
QuizAKL: What’s your plastic profile? By MIL OSI Publisher / July 20, 2018 / Comments Off on QuizAKL: What’s your plastic profile? Source: Auckland Council Six ways to use fewer plastic bags now Both Countdown and New World have committed to phasing out single-use plastic bags at checkouts by the end of the year. But why […]
Read More →Read this month: Top Ten Matariki books
Source: Auckland Council Stuck for reading inspiration? Check out our monthly list of top picks from Auckland Libraries’ collections, hand-selected by our own librarians. To celebrate Matariki here are our top ten book titles at Auckland Libraries to learn about the origins of the celebration and the constellation itself. Matariki: te whetū tapu o te […]
Read More →Growing love for badminton in Epsom
Source: Auckland Council A public consultation to decide the future of the well-loved sporting and recreational facility at Gillies Avenue, mostly used for badminton and table tennis, has received support in favour of a revamp from Albert-Eden residents. Albert-Eden Local Board has advocated for funding from the $120 million in the 10-year Budget allocated for […]
Read More →Meet a Pest Free Hero – Izzy Mackenzie
Source: Auckland Council This month, we hear about pest-free work from the mouth of the hero herself – Izzy Mackenzie from Mt Albert Grammar. Izzy and her sister Lucia won Auckland’s moth plant collecting competition – to help eradicate the noxious weed. Auckland Council’s Sustainable Schools team flew the Mackenzie’s and other top-collecting students to […]
Read More →Mitre 10 Cup – QBE North Harbour vs Canterbury
Source: Auckland Council When Mitre 10 Cup – QBE North Harbour vs Canterbury 2018-09-12 19:35:00 2018-09-12 21:30:00 Pacific/Auckland QBE Stadium, Stadium Drive, Albany, Auckland Mitre 10 Cup – QBE North Harbour vs Canterbury: Wed 12 Sep 2018 19:35 PM, https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/articles/events/2018/09/mitre-10-cup-qbe-north-harbour-vs-canterbury/ Come along and watch the QBE North Harbour team take on Canterbury in this mid-week […]
Read More →All you need to know about your new rates
Source: Auckland Council New rates to deliver the largest-ever investment in Auckland’s infrastructure and environment can be found online at the Auckland Council website. Following council decisions made in June, general rates rises have been restricted to 2.5 per cent on average. The council has also introduced some new targeted rates to clean up our […]
Read More →Legal proceedings filed
Source: Auckland Council Legal proceedings were filed in the High Court on 18 July and served on Regional Facilities Auckland Limited, Auckland Council and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff in relation to the Regional Facilities Auckland decision to cancel an event at the Bruce Mason Centre scheduled for 3 August 2018. The papers include an application […]
Read More →Do you have a creative project to share with Auckland?
Source: Auckland Council The arts are a central part of our identity as a city and reflect the vibrancy of our communities. In reflection of this, Auckland Council’s arts and culture facilities are providing an opportunity for artists to present their creative projects and ideas. In making arts and culture a part of our everyday […]
Read More →Council’s seismic risk programme
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is currently identifying the earthquake risk of council-owned buildings, following new legislation which came into effect last year. Auckland is classed as being at low-risk of experiencing a moderate earthquake. The legislation requires building owners to make identified earthquake-prone buildings compliant within a 35-year time period. For heritage buildings, this […]
Read More →Kidnapped canine makes it home
Source: Auckland Council Stolen cavoodle Bowie reunited with her mum on today at Auckland Council’s Manukau Animal Shelter. Bowie was stolen from New Lynn 3 months ago to this day – the police released a video of Bowie being stolen, but were unable to track her down, leaving her owner Jo Hodge devastated. That is […]
Read More →Boards partner with mana whenua on Maori naming programme
Source: Auckland Council Showcasing the stories of Auckland’s rich Māori history and revitalising the language is at the heart a project that aims to see Te Reo Māori more widely spoken, heard and seen throughout the region. Eleven local boards are participating in the naming project, which will see mana whenua conducting research on selected […]
Read More →8 free things to do in Auckland
Source: Auckland Council Here are some ideas on how to get the best of Auckland – and do it all for free: Explore the museum (or maritime museum) Free for Aucklanders with proof of address, the museum is the place to visit for an afternoon of educational fun. Look out for exciting exhibitions and […]
Read More →Volunteers wanted for 2018 Diwali Festival
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Diwali Festival organisers are looking for keen volunteers to help at this year’s event on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 October. Volunteers are an important part of events delivered by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), which produces Auckland’s major cultural festivals on behalf of Auckland Council. “We’re really proud […]
Read More →Six to run in Howick by-election
Source: Auckland Council Nominations have closed for the Howick ward by-election with six candidates putting their hands up to fill the vacant seat. The candidates are: COLLINGS, Jessica Rose (Independent) DONALD, Jim LIGHT, Damian (Putting East Auckland First) MONTGOMERY, Olivia (Independent) TAYLOR, Phil (Independent) YOUNG, Paul (Independent) Voting documents will be delivered from Wednesday 22 […]
Read More →Shedding light on a dark place
Source: Auckland Council While the old North Shore City Council chambers witnessed their fair share of drama through the years, they will be seen in a whole new light when a hard-hitting Kiwi movie about one of the most controversial criminal cases in recent memory screens on Sunday (22 July). In Dark Places, which is […]
Read More →Volunteer for 2018 Diwali Festival
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Auckland Diwali Festival organisers are looking for keen volunteers to help at this year’s event, on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 October. Volunteers are an important part of events delivered by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), which produces Auckland’s major cultural festivals on behalf […]
Read More →Salisbury Reserve
Source: Auckland Council The Masonic Hall on Herne Bay’s Argyle Street is to make way for improvements to the neighbouring Salisbury Reserve. The Waitematā Local Board is looking for feedback on two concept designs – either using the area as additional space for the reserve or using part of the reclaimed area for car parking. […]
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