You have selected Council news from 23 September 2007.

On the road to greater safety
Upgrading our city's road network is part of Auckland City Council's efforts to improve transport choices for Aucklanders.

Waikaraka cycleway officially opened
Mayor Dick Hubbard officially opened the Pikes Point to Onehunga Harbour Road section of Waikaraka cycleway last week, with help from Onehunga and St Joseph's primary school pupils.

Council estimates cost of fixing leaky homes
Auckland City Council estimates it may face costs of between $200 million and $360 million to settle leaky building claims.

Landing redevelopment
Work continues on the second stage of redeveloping The Landing at Okahu Bay.

Facility partnership
Mt Roskill's Tri Star Gymnasium has received $1 million from the council's facility partnership scheme.

The post box is your ballot box
Electoral staff have been busy this week preparing for the mail-out of voting documents for this year's local body elections.

Better recreation centres for our city
The Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee has approved a 10-year plan to guide the development of recreation centres in our city.

Otahuhu's new pool and library
Auckland City Council has endorsed plans for a new swimming pool, library and open space facilities, as part of the Otahuhu Recreation Precinct development.

Share city stories at the Auckland Heritage Festival 2007
Don't miss the chance to reminisce about our central city from the 1940s to 1970s, at "CBD slice of life: come, hear and share".

Museum and cenotaph update
Auckland City Council received 32 public submissions on a draft plan for the Auckland War Memorial Museum and cenotaph surrounds in the Auckland Domain.

Council fireworks controls
Auckland City Council's Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee welcomes new government controls on fireworks.

Applications close soon for accommodation support fund
Community group applications for a share of Auckland City Council's accommodation support fund in 2008 close on Friday, 5 October.

International acts coming to Vector Arena
The council-funded Vector Arena has already attracted some great international acts to our city - and the top flight entertainment just keeps on coming.

Experience the Auckland Seafood Festival 2007
The Auckland Seafood Festival (29 and 30 September) offers a lot more than just fantastic seafood.