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Plans / Projects 11 Feb 2016

$33m in savings achieved on IT service

A saving of $33 million over the Long-Term Plan has been achieved after the successful renegotiation of its SAP partnership.

Transport 11 Feb 2016

Fairer costs for public transport

Minor changes to bus and train fares are being made in preparation for the change to a simpler zone-based system in mid-2016.

Beaches 11 Feb 2016

Skippers earn Harbourmaster's praise

Auckland Harbourmaster, Andrew Hayton, is very pleased with the level of compliance with the carrying and wearing of lifejackets on the Manukau Harbour.

Plans / Projects 11 Feb 2016

Auckland Council agrees Annual Plan consultation items

On 17 December, Auckland Council agreed on its consultation items for its 2016/2017 Annual Plan, with rating issues set to be at the forefront of the conversation with the community.

Community 11 Feb 2016

A day of going by bike

Alistair Young was one of hundreds of people across Auckland who cycled on their commute on 10 February as part of the nationwide Go By Bike Day.

Dogs 10 Feb 2016

Lovable Labrador-Mastiff puppy Ed needs a home

Ed is all smiles and loves to give lots of kisses and cuddles.

Community 10 Feb 2016

Auckland's city centre population soars

Auckland’s city centre population grew by five times its target rate last year - with more than 5000 people moving into the city.

Environment 5 Feb 2016

Zoo tales: Surprise parakeet chicks!

When a pair of (supposedly) non-breeding orange-fronted parakeets moved to Auckland Zoo a few months ago, no one was more ecstatic than bird-keeper Emma when five chicks hatched!

Dogs 5 Feb 2016

Let Moki make your day

Fun-loving huntaway-labrador cross, Moki, is looking for his forever home.

Community 5 Feb 2016

Bronco Adam Blair cruises into Downer NRL Auckland Nines selection

Adam Blair is the first player to be named in the Brisbane Broncos squad that will play in the Downer NRL Auckland Nines tournament at Eden Park this weekend.

Cultural 5 Feb 2016

Quality design: Grey Lynn's gravitational pull

The design is influenced by Sir Isaac Newton – and in particular his work in optics.

Development 5 Feb 2016

Opinion: More challenges for Auckland ahead

Mayor Len Brown talks about the challenges ahead for Auckland.

Environment 5 Feb 2016

Big public campaign to drive changes in household waste

Over the next few years, the way Aucklanders dispose of waste will be transformed as the council ramps up changes that will help deliver the vision of zero waste by 2040.

Community 5 Feb 2016

More bikes in schools needed

Auckland Council has awarded a significant regional sports and recreation grant to the Bike On NZ Charitable Trust.

Environment 5 Feb 2016

Take care when making cultural offerings to the Manukau Harbour

Aucklanders wishing to make cultural or religious offerings to the Manukau Harbour are being urged to be mindful and speak with the council beforehand.

Arts 5 Feb 2016

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra set to move into Town Hall

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) plans to move into the Auckland Town Hall.