You have selected Council news from 2 September
2007.
Stunning new look for Queen St
The upgrade of the block of Queen Street between Wellesley and Victoria streets
was completed last week, ahead of schedule.
Outstanding Aucklander honoured
Writer C K Stead was recently honoured by Mayor Dick Hubbard with an Auckland
City Council Distinguished Citizen Award.
Auckland's living legends
Two Aucklanders were awarded Living Legends awards last week.
New approach helps neighbours
People do not like to wake up one morning and hear hammering next door like a
bolt out of the blue.
Improvements planned for Western Bays beaches
Residents in the west of our city should soon be able to
enjoy newly made-over beaches.
Otahuhu community worker
Auckland City Council and the Ministry of Social
Development will jointly fund a new community development worker for Otahuhu.
The world of netball
The countdown is on to 48 games of the world's most entertaining and competitive
netball.
Recovering the cost of abandoned vechicles
Last year the Local Government Amendment Act 1992 changed to allow territorial
authorities to recover costs connected with abandoned vehicles.
Creative forces network
Professionals who market, sponsor, plan, deliver and manage
events attended last month's Eventing the Future conference.
State of the environment
Auckland City Council produces regular reports outlining ways to protect our
city's environment.
City Scene now online
People can now access the latest version of City Scene online.
Plan change protects streetscape character
Auckland City Council's latest district plan change will help protect our city's
character buildings.
Planning improvements to Westhaven Marina
Auckland City Council is speaking with representatives of
local resident groups, boaties and the marine industry on how the council's
draft CBD waterfront master plan launched last month could improve Westhaven
Marina.
Check out the Te Wero Bridge design exhibition
The CBD waterfront will be undergoing an exciting transformation during the next
30 years, including the construction of a bridge to link downtown to the
revitalised Wynyard Quarter and make it easier for people to get around and
enjoy the area.
Feedback invited on Victoria and Albert streets
Auckland City Council wants your feedback on draft designs for upgrading
Victoria and Albert streets.
Help for community groups
Auckland City Council invites community groups to apply for
a share of its community group accommodation support fund for 2008.
Young Kiwis help save the orang-utans
An Auckland Zoo and ASB Bank initiative to encourage young New Zealanders to
save both money and the critically endangered Sumatran orang-utan recently
raised $4,718 for the cause.
Auckland Heritage Festival 2007
Celebrate the unique stories and secrets of Auckland, and learn about our city's
natural, built and social history during the Auckland Heritage Festival 2007 (15
to 30 September).
Some Like it Hot at the Civic
Relive the Civic Theatre glory years at the Classic Film Evening on Friday, 28
September.
Heritage at Auckland City Libraries
The Central City Library has a great line up of talks, activities and
exhibitions during this year's Auckland Heritage Festival.
Auckland Museum celebrates heritage
Auckland Museum has a range of activities on during the Auckland Heritage
Festival.
What's on at Auckland Art Gallery?
From tours to film screenings, there is something for everyone during the
Auckland Heritage Festival.
