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Workplace death convictions highlight H&S challenge

Auckland Council, Veolia and Dobbe have been fined after poor communication over truck maintenance led to the death of 19-year-old Jane Devonshire.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017

Risk & Compliance

Nail salon cut to the quick

Customers were exposed to a banned nail glue linked to headaches and skin irritation after an Auckland salon admitted safety breaches and was fined AUD $13,500.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017

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Enabling faster and better urban development

Urban redevelopment could move three to five years faster under proposed legislation aimed at easing Auckland’s housing and infrastructure pressures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017

Real estate

Property Institute calls for review of target agreements

Homebuyers could be locked out for longer unless ministers rethink Reserve Bank rules after governor Graeme Wheeler's exit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

Construction

Tender process begins for largest part of CRL project

Auckland's underground rail link has moved closer to construction, with expressions of interest sought for tunnels, stations and rail systems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017

Trade Me

Trade Me joins pledge to get more young Aucklanders into jobs

Trade Me joins Auckland's Youth Employer Pledge programme, aiming to increase youth employment opportunities. #youthemployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017

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Spark & Huawei get behind digital youth initiative in Otara

Tupu Youth Library in Otara partners with Spark, Auckland Council, and Huawei to provide after-school workshops on digital creativity for primary aged children.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016

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Auckland Council rolls out dog safety app

In the wake of several reported dog attacks this week, Auckland Council is this week rolling out a 'dog safety' app designed to keep children safe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016

Wireless Networks

Auckland Council WiFi - gateway to 'objectionable' material

The Auckland Council defends its free WiFi service after reports of pornography being accessed. Blocking software is not foolproof.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015

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Huawei backs Auckland's innovation hub

Huawei is officially GridAKL's foundation partner, and will provide a $1 million sponsorship to the Auckland based innovation hub.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015

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Auckland Council ventures into realm of 3D

Auckland's Chief Planner will unveil a 3D Digital Commons Plan for the city at a national planning conference in April.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015

Customer Experience

Auckland Council's IT project smashes targets

Auckland Council has released a statement saying its IT project NewCore is tracking on budget, on time and on schedule.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015

Construction

National 'won't walk away' from SkyCity convention centre deal, says Little

The government will do whatever it can to ensure the Auckland convention centre is built under a deal with SkyCity Entertainment Group, said Labour.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015

Digital Entertainment

Auckland council spends 120k on video streaming

Auckland Council invests NZD $120,000 in new live-streaming service to enhance transparency and public engagement in local governance from 5 February.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015