You have selected Council news from 20 January 2008.

Waitangi Day Festival '08
For the first time, Ngati Whatua o Orakei Maori Trust Board and the council will together host a free celebration of Waitangi Day at Okahu Bay on Wednesday, 6 February.

Condolence books to honour Sir Edmund
Auckland City Mayor Hon John Banks (above) was one of the first people to sign one of two condolence books that the council has provided for people wanting to write a personal message to the Hillary family after the death of Sir Edmund on Friday, 11 January.

Protecting endangered animals
Every day presents Auckland Zoo's conservation officer Peter Fraser and sponsorship and events coordinator Jackie Sanders with another opportunity to spread the wildlife conservation message.

Getting on with it
Read about some of the recently completed projects around Auckland City.

Lighting up the CBD
In an innovative trial by Auckland City Council, public art work is on show on a phone booth in Lorne Street.