You have selected Council news from 16 December 2007.

Free summer music playing in your local park
Auckland City Council has proudly provided 15 years of free Music in Parks concerts, bringing Aucklanders together, fostering the local music industry and helping profile Auckland artists such as Goldenhorse and Nathan Haines early in their careers.

Awards for access
Two Auckland city recreation centres have received silver awards from the Halberg Trust for their efforts to make the facilities accessible to disabled people.

Waiheke by bike
Waiheke Island's first dedicated mountain bike tracks opened this month in Onetangi Sports Park.

Dreaming of a green Christmas
A few small changes this Christmas can make a significant difference to the environment.

Centre reopens
Grey Lynn Community Centre re-opened this month after major improvements.

Focus on conservation
Taking a closer look is now easier for vets at Auckland Zoo's New Zealand Centre for Conservation Medicine (NZCCM).

Holiday services reminder
Information on council services operating during the festive season.

Auckland is the place to be for great summer events
Our city comes alive in the summer months so make sure you head along to some of the many events organised or sponsored by Auckland City Council.