You have selected Council news from 9 December 2007.

When did you last visit the zoo?
Auckland Zoo, owned by the council, carries out important work protecting endangered species, as well as offering the family a great day out.

Christmas in the city
Aucklanders visiting the CBD this month will enjoy festive streets decorated with giant baubles, spirals, angels and Christmas lights.

Wesley celebrates Christmas
Enjoy festive fun at the Wesley community Christmas celebration on Saturday, 15 December.

Life's sweet, drive sober
Every Friday night until Christmas, sweets are being handed out in the Viaduct Harbour, Queen Street, Ponsonby and Parnell promoting the "drive sober" message.

Time to trim overhanging foliage
Property owners should keep public footpaths clear of overhanging foliage from their gardens because it causes problems for people using footpaths, especially those with prams, riding mobility scooters, or who have sight difficulties.

Getting there safely
One of the ways the council supports cycling and walking is by providing cycle lanes throughout the city.

Holiday services
Most Auckland City Council offices will be closed between noon on Friday, 21 December and Thursday, 3 January.

Work pauses for the Christmas rush
Auckland City Council is putting the brakes on most roading work in the city between Saturday, 15 December and Wednesday, 26 December.

The dinosaurs are coming...
See fearsome beasts on stage under Auckland War Memorial Museum's new dome at Gondwana: Land of the Giants from Wednesday, 9 to Sunday, 27 January.

Movie secrets revealed
These summer holidays discover the real magic of the movies through an interactive exhibition at Motat.

Summer at Artstation
Learn something new and develop your artistic potential at Artstation's summer school from Monday, 7 to Tuesday, 15 January.