Auckland Regional Council - Regionwide news
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Regionwide news releases provided by the ARCARC applauds Government money for electric trains - 24 November
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Public transport in Auckland is set to take a huge leap forward following the Government's announcement today of $500 million for electric trains, says ARC Chairman Mike Lee.2009-11-24T12:00:00Zstart=2009-11-24Auckland20091124-2356704F-145E-173C-987B-341C971654BEAuckland Regional CouncilNewsNo salary increases for ARC councillors or executive staff - 17 November
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Councillors and executive staff at the ARC received no salary increases this year, which helped keep rate rises to a minimum. 2009-11-17T12:00:00Zstart=2009-11-17Auckland20091117-FFEC0865-145E-173C-9861-CE5A89685694Auckland Regional CouncilNewsBusinesses can benefit from online path to Auckland stats - 16 November
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Auckland businesses planning for growth have access to a valuable new tool to help them. Knowledge Auckland is a web-based repository of information specific to the region.2009-11-16T12:00:00Zstart=2009-11-16Auckland20091116-E5A1E5BC-145E-173C-986F-677D4B0AA1BBAuckland Regional CouncilNewsHelensville trial rail service to end in December - 10 November
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The trial rail service to Helensville will end in December, says the Auckland Regional Transport Authority and Auckland Regional Council. It will stop just before the three-week shutdown for continuing rail network upgrade work.2009-11-10T12:00:00Zstart=2009-11-10Auckland20091110-DC246993-145E-173C-982A-D90378078F10Auckland Regional CouncilNewsProtecting biodiversity should be a priority for Aucklanders - 9 November
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We are losing our variety of plant and animal life at such a fast rate that every Aucklander needs to get on board to tackle the problem, says Stephen Granger, a leading international expert on urban biodiversity.2009-11-09T12:00:00Zstart=2009-11-09Auckland2009119-D5C01F81-145E-173C-98FB-D9ACE05AE83DAuckland Regional CouncilNewsLet stunning sculpture lure you along the garden path - 6 November
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The second Stoneleigh Sculpture in the Gardens exhibition will open at the Auckland Botanic Gardens this weekend, offering 20 works on a 1.8km trail through the grounds.2009-11-06T12:00:00Zstart=2009-11-06Auckland2009116-B347B27A-145E-173C-989E-BD2F70CC82FDAuckland Regional CouncilNewsHazMobile coming to a neighbourhood near you - 6 November
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It's time to scour the house and garage for hazardous items that are best disposed of through the HazMobile. The collection service will be at Papakura on Saturday before making its way around Auckland in coming months.2009-11-06T12:00:00Zstart=2009-11-06Auckland2009116-C20E640D-145E-173C-9895-481D00A42B59Auckland Regional CouncilNewsWeedspotters find nasty new pest in New Zealand - 5 November
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A nasty weed never seen in New Zealand before has been found on Auckland's North Shore by a new weed-spotting network. People should keep a lookout for the invasive Chinese knotweed.2009-11-05T12:00:00Zstart=2009-11-05Auckland2009115-C1324640-145E-173C-982D-E6E1EE50C85EAuckland Regional CouncilNewsFancy camping out for the best summer job? - 4 November
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Situations vacant: Camp hosts required to look after popular campgrounds in stunning coastal locations this summer.2009-11-04T12:00:00Zstart=2009-11-04Auckland2009114-B817972F-145E-173C-9824-FFA5782A6D7AAuckland Regional CouncilNewsSome Hunua tracks close for goat control, but falls walk open - 2 November
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Some tracks, campsites and access ways in the Hunua Ranges will close over the next few weeks for goat control. But the popular Hunua Falls track will stay open, while the others will still be open for recreation on weekends.2009-11-02T12:00:00Zstart=2009-11-02Auckland2009112-B1F4397E-145E-173C-982A-A202F6EDAA3FAuckland Regional CouncilNewsHave your say on the future of Auckland's transport - 30 October
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Aucklanders are invited to have their say on how $47 billion is spent on transport across the region over the next 30 years.2009-10-30T12:00:00Zstart=2009-10-30Auckland20091030-A37E9261-145E-173C-9890-0DE31C82910AAuckland Regional CouncilNewsFight against kauri dieback gets funding boost - 29 October
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The fight against kauri dieback has received a welcome funding boost. The Government this week pledged almost $5 million for a five-year programme to protect our native kauri. The ARC says the funding will make a big difference.2009-10-29T12:00:00Zstart=2009-10-29Auckland20091029-9E2694ED-145E-173C-98C9-FEFC876F7458Auckland Regional CouncilNewsLast call for 2009 environmental award nominations - 29 October
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Get cracking if you want to nominate a deserving person or group for a Sustainable Environment Award. Nominations close in less than a week.2009-10-29T12:00:00Zstart=2009-10-29Auckland20091029-9916948E-145E-173C-98C9-6904554DCC92Auckland Regional CouncilNewsBeach blitz to manage vehicles gets set for summer - 28 October
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Muriwai Beach and Te Oneone Rangatira, along with other problem beaches, will once again be blitzed by Auckland Regional Council and other agencies this summer to manage the use of vehicles on this busy stretch of coast.2009-10-28T12:00:00Zstart=2009-10-28Auckland20091028-6AD5C7C5-145E-173C-98C1-C5B39D945017Auckland Regional CouncilNewsFour new kiwi chicks for Tawharanui - 27 October
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Tawharanui Regional Park is celebrating the arrival of four new kiwi chicks. Park staff and Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc. volunteers had been monitoring signs of egg incubation and yesterday confirmed that the eggs have hatched successfully.2009-10-27T12:00:00Zstart=2009-10-27Auckland20091027-9382BD37-145E-173C-9842-E95A326217D4Auckland Regional CouncilNewsHelp us plan the future of your regional parks - 23 October
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The ARC is reviewing the way it manages regional parks and wants to know what you think. The draft Regional Parks Management Plan (RPMP) has now been notified and public submissions will close on 23 December 2009.2009-10-23T12:00:00Zstart=2009-10-23Auckland20091023-7F2C9819-145E-173C-980C-0895D859883CAuckland Regional CouncilNewsEnjoy the beaches this summer, but be careful - 22 October
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With a warm long weekend predicted, people are asked to remain cautious and keep a close eye on their children and pets at the beach. That’s the latest advice from the public health officials2009-10-22T12:00:00Zstart=2009-10-22Auckland20091022-7EDEF6D2-14C2-3D2D-B9D7-77FA864E24D7Auckland Regional CouncilNewsWest Auckland rock fishers rate angel rings highly - 21 October
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Angel rings placed at high-risk rock fishing locations have been given the nod by Auckland's west coast fishers.2009-10-21T12:00:00Zstart=2009-10-21Auckland20091021-6AC4D30F-145E-173C-9899-9D7E996779EBAuckland Regional CouncilNewsStudents give the low-down on low impact design - 21 October
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Students have been rewarded for their innovative ideas on how to improve the quality of rainwater run-off from a new housing development.2009-10-21T12:00:00Zstart=2009-10-21Auckland20091021-7018384E-145E-173C-9889-4E67D0A82910Auckland Regional CouncilNewsMt Smart tsunami relief match raises over $31,000 - 19 October
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People dug deep into their pockets to contribute more than $31,000 to Samoa tsunami relief efforts at a rugby league benefit match at Mt Smart Stadium.2009-10-19T12:00:00Zstart=2009-10-19Auckland20091019-69FCA4E0-145E-173C-98CB-99CB8968FF56Auckland Regional CouncilNews