You have selected Council news from 24 February 2008.

Get on your bikes Auckland
Auckland City Council is celebrating Bike Wise Week with two events - the Go by bike breakfast and the Kids' bike ride.

Hey, we're all on the same road
Auckland City Council works with other organisations to make cycling safer and easier.

Landmark
A new public sculpture marks the site of the city's original foreshore on the corner of Swanson and Queen streets.

Groundbreaking work to improve drainage
Sewer separation work has begun as part of a Clear Harbour Alliance project to improve water quality at Auckland's beaches and harbours.

Celebrating Auckland's children
Community and Auckland City Libraries celebrate International Children's Day with fun for the whole family on Sunday, 2 March.

Point England
People living in or near Point England are invited to a workshop to give their feedback on council plans to improve road safety in the area.

Walking and cycling
The council is seeking feedback on plans for a wide range of walking and cycling improvements in Glen Innes.

Community group
Applications for community group assistance funding close on Friday, 29 February.

Teddy Bears' Picnic
If you go down to Auckland Domain on Sunday, 2 March, you're sure of a big surprise - the 26th annual Teddy Bears' Picnic.

Regatta week
Amateur sailors from around New Zealand will compete in Auckland at the first BMW Auckland Regatta Week from 29 February to 5 March.

Auckland Cup fever
One of the country's most prestigious horse races - the Auckland Cup - serves as the centerpiece of a week of events from 1 to 8 March that blend sport, fashion, celebration and glamour.