You have selected Council news from 3 March 2008.

Experience Pasifika Festival 2008
Have you tried tahiki? Do you know how traditional Samoan tattooing is done? Have you seen King Kapisi's new group or Herbs Unplugged perform?

Council reviews annual spending
The council will review its annual spending at its Combined Committees meeting on 5 and 6 March. At the meeting, councillors will discuss budget-planning options for the next financial year.

Regional governance
Auckland City Council will be asking Aucklanders for their views on regional and local governance arrangements to inform its submission to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance.

Supporting fairer funding
Auckland City Council is backing a bid for fairer funding of 10 regional organisations including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Stardome Observatory and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

Queen Street consultation
Public consultation starts tomorrow on a proposed 30km/h speed limit for the section of Queen Street between Mayoral Drive and Customs Street.

Auckland to host women's soccer event
FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, has confirmed Auckland as host for the finals of this year's FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup - an event broadcast to more than 150 countries.

Improving public transport
Bus lanes are to be introduced on parts of Remuera and St Johns roads to improve the reliability of public transport during peak traffic hours.

Boost to tuatara numbers
As part of Auckland Zoo's ongoing conservation efforts, two northern tuatara of Cuvier Island origin were released back onto the island last month.

Pasifika Festival
If you're heading to this year's Pasifika Festival, here are some tips to help you enjoy the day.

Celebrate Pasifika
The regional festival is a month-long programme of arts and events supported by the council.