You have selected Council news from 7 October
2007.
Getting on with enhancing our CBD
Auckland City Council's 10-year plan for our CBD has
already brought improvements to our city's central business district that are
being enjoyed by the people who live, visit, work or do business there.
Building a world-class city
Considerable progress has been made in the last three years to implement
Auckland's CBD Into the Future strategy.
Vote! 2007 Local + DHB Elections
Have you voted yet in this year's local body elections?
Recycling boost
Recycling in our city will get a major boost in mid-2008
when new 240-litre wheelie bins for recyclable materials are introduced.
Rugby World Cup
Auckland City Council invites fans of all ages to come together to watch the
closing matches of the Rugby World Cup 2007 on the big screens at the Marine
Events Centre, 135 Halsey Street, Viaduct Harbour.
Public feedback sought on CBD waterfront masterplan
Aucklanders have until Friday, 12 October to have their say
on the council's draft CBD waterfront masterplan.
Winning bridge designs
Judges have chosen four winners from more than 150
imaginative designs entered in Auckland City Council's Te Wero bridge
concept design competition.
Project Greenlane progress
Part of the safety median between Atarangi Road and Adam
Street on Great South Road in Greenlane was removed last week to improve access
to these side roads.
Writer's retreat
Auckland City Council has renewed the Sargeson Centre's lease so it can continue
to serve as a writers' retreat.
Growing families
Are you a first time parent or caregiver looking for guidance and support?
Oneroa's the spot for Waiheke's new library
Waiheke Island's new library will be at Oneroa, a location
chosen by the council's Community Development and Equity Committee after public
consultation on redevelopment options and input from the Waiheke Community
Board.
Tamaki Drive bus lane
A new, citybound bus lane is operating on Tamaki Drive,
between Kelly Tarlton's and Ngapipi Road.
Kingdon Street rail station
Ontrack is building a temporary rail station in Kingdon Street as part of major
preparation work for the redevelopment of Newmarket's rail station.
Seeking your views on Otahuhu's future
For details about how you can have your say on the
council's draft Otahuhu liveable community plan, see the page 2 public notice,
"Planning for Otahuhu's future".
Fees for swimming pools
Escalating operating costs have prompted the Auckland City Council to increase
entry prices at six of its swimming pools for the first time in 10 years.
Victoria Park improvements
People can now enjoy Victoria Park's new playground - and look forward to using
the park's western sports fields.
Improving transport choices
The completed Quay Street bus lane between Tangihua and Commerce streets will
improve travel times into the CBD during peak morning traffic.
Graffiti gone
Auckland City Council and the Otahuhu Mainstreet and
Commercial Association have funded two murals, on Great South Road and Park
Avenue, to help deter graffiti in Otahuhu.
Lest we forget Passchendaele
Aucklanders are invited to honour those who served in the
1917 Battle of Passchendaele, in Belgium, at a commemorative service on the
consecrated ground surrounding the Cenotaph on Friday, 12 October.
Korean art in New Zealand
A new Artstation Gallery exhibition depicts the development
of Korean art and culture in New Zealand.
Hop to it at the zoo
Freddo Frog and his interactive lily pad will be at the Auckland Zoo from 18 to
22 October (11am to 2pm) to help kids learn more about frog conservation.
