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Lulu French, pictured with her partner Jeremiah and son Rene, was the 500,000th visitor to the redeveloped gallery.
Half a million visit Auckland Art Gallery
Since its reopening in September 2011, the gallery has had more than half a million visitors.
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Mayor Len Brown launches Auckland becoming a Fair Trade City.
Auckland becomes a Fair Trade City
The mayor has launched Auckland's support for a fair trading system that will benefit consumers and producers.
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Council adopts dog registration fees.
Council adopts dog registration fees
After feedback from dog owners, the council has amended proposed changes to dog registration fees.
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Turn your dream home into a green home.
Turn your dream home into a green home
Did you know the council offers free advice on sustainable design for home building and renovation projects?
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Rates for 2012/2013.
Rates for 2012/2013
Rates will be changing for 2012/2013, so properties of a similar value and use will be charged a similar amount.
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Update: fees and charges.
Update - fees and charges
As part of the draft Long-term Plan 2012-2022, we are reviewing fees and charges.
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Auckland Unitary Plan - what you need to know.
Auckland Unitary Plan - what you need to know
The Auckland Unitary Plan will replace the former council's district plans and regional policies.
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Get ready to build it right
Build it right - reminder for homeowners
Get up to speed with the government’s new residential building rules.
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Business delegates rate China mission a success.
China mission a success
The council’s first international trade mission promoted our region to one of our most important trading partners.
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Mayor opens new rail line and station.
Mayor opens new rail line and station
Mayor Len Brown officially opened the first stage of the new Manukau Station in April.
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Flush the tap
Notice from Watercare
Take note of this simple precaution from Watercare.
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Remarkable discovery at Auckland Libraries.
Remarkable discovery at Auckland Libraries
Fragments of a centuries-old manuscript have been discovered sewn into some of Auckland Libraries' oldest books.
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Waitakere Ranges track closures.
Waitakere Ranges track closures
To protect kauri, there will be track closures in the Waitakere Ranges from 1 July 2012.
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Open fire season declared.
Open fire season declared
From 1 April, an open fire season will apply in the Auckland region with the exception of the Hauraki Gulf islands, which remain under a permanent restricted fire season.
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Manukau Station opens in April.
Manukau Station opens in April
Auckland’s newest train station will open to commuters in Manukau city centre on 15 April.
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