You have selected Council news from 14 October
2007.
Architecture week focuses on urban design
Architecture Week (15 to 19 October) focuses on how urban design, affordable
housing and sustainability relate to our city.
Work on sports fields for summer
Many of our city's sports fields are currently under repair so they are in the
best possible condition for summer use.
New Avondale community centre
Avondale's spacious new community centre is now open for public use.
Strengthening community relationships
Auckland City Council signed a memorandum of understanding
this month to forge closer relationships with Pacific Island communities in our
city.
Election results available online
The names of people elected to Auckland City Council are available online from
about 1pm on 13 October, election day.
New motorway ramp signals soon
Motorists are asked to be patient in coming weeks as Transit New Zealand
introduces new ramp signals (traffic lights) at five southern motorway on-ramps.
Listening Post - have your say
Auckland City Council's Listening Post e-newsletter invites feedback on projects
and plans for our city.
Stolen sculptures
Auckland City Council has asked the police to investigate
the theft of five Greer Twiss sculptures from the Auckland Domain.
Coxs Creek improvements
Residents near Coxs Creek are being advised of the council's proposal to improve
water quality and reduce odours.
Opportunities for animators
Aspiring Auckland animators will be able to enter the prestigious Hamburg
Animation Awards from next year thanks to a strategic alliance between Auckland
city and Hamburg.
Shopping spree
The winners of September's Auckland City Council and Heart
of the City CBD shopping spree promotion were: Amy Mathers, Claire Caldwell,
Jessamine Bailey, Cynthia Naude, Rebecca Matson and Evan Ingley.
Wynyard Quarter open space
The amount of open space proposed by the council for the Wynyard Quarter
redevelopment has been doubled from 3.5ha to 7ha.
Carbon neutral festival
Auckland City Council sponsored New Zealand's first carbon neutral festival last
month.
Protecting our heritage
Auckland City Council and the Auckland District Health Board have signed a
covenant protecting a 100-year-old Edwardian homestead on Claude Road.
Diwali: Festival of Light
Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of India at the
Diwali: Festival of Light at the Britomart precinct from 27 to 28 October.
Celebrate NZ music
It's that time of year again for New Zealand's biggest
night in music - the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards 2007 hosted by Dai
Henwood and featuring performances by Brooke Fraser, Atlas, Evermore, Hollie
Smith (below) and the Mint Chicks.
Halloween at Auckland Zoo
Blow the cobwebs off your broomstick at "Boo at the Zoo" on Saturday, 27
October, 6pm to 9pm.
