You have selected Council news from 27 January 2008.

Saying farewell to Sir Edmund Hillary
Thousands of Aucklanders watched the broadcast of Sir Edmund Hillary's state funeral service on large screens at the Auckland Domain and the Viaduct Harbour last Tuesday.

Celebrate summer with more free Music in Parks
Don't miss the talent on offer during the council's Music in Parks programme, which continues throughout February.

Giving back
David Schwarz from Germany and Susie Ford from England remove weeds from pasture areas on Maungawhau-Mt Eden.

Portraits please
The Harding family and friend Nathan admire Sofia Tekela-Smith's Catherine 'Kata' Smith in the Likeness & Character exhibition at the Auckland Art Gallery's New Gallery. Likeness & Character celebrates portraiture and New Zealand's relationship with figure painting.

Harp of Erin improvements
The council has made changes to the Harp of Erin intersection to make it safer as part of Project Greenlane.

By-election nominations
Nominations are open for people interested in standing for the position of councillor in the Avondale/Roskill Ward following the death of sitting councillor Linda Leighton last November.

Free funding expo
Community groups seeking support are invited to come along to a free funding expo on Tuesday, 12 February.

Cycleway maintenance
The section of the north-western cycleway between Rosebank and Patiki roads will be closed from Monday, 11 February for maintenance work.

Zoo concert postponed
The Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic concert featuring the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra scheduled for Saturday, 2 February has been postponed.

Kiwi flicks for free
Movies in Parks, the much-anticipated addition to Auckland City Council's 2008 Music in Parks programme, kicks off on Waitangi Day.

Buskers in CBD
Performance artists from around the world unleash their creativity in Auckland's central city during the sixth annual Auckland International Buskers Festival.

Sailing the Waitemata
Celebrate Auckland's 168th birthday with a trip to see the Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on Monday, 28 January.