You have selected Council news from 16 March 2008.

Proposal to cap rates increase at 5.1 per cent
Finance and Strategy Committee chairperson, Councillor Doug Armstrong, says the aim is to keep improving the city while capping any rates increase to the level of council's inflation, forecast at 5.1 per cent next year.

Metrowater charges to be reviewed
Deputy Mayor David Hay says the council will review Metrowater's charges to ensure water prices remain affordable for people.

Art Gallery boost
The Mayor of Auckland city, Hon. John Banks, says he is very pleased with the government's announcement to contribute $30 million towards the Auckland Art Gallery development.

Planning for the future of the Orakei peninsula
The council has reached an agreement with Redwood Group Ltd to produce a master plan for any future development of the Orakei peninsula.

By-election vote
Voting documents for the Avondale/Roskill ward by-election will be mailed to registered voters in the area on Tuesday, 18 March.

Popular Pasifika
Auckland City Council's 16th Pasifika Festival held last weekend was a huge success.

City Scene and Easter
City Scene's next issue will be on Sunday, 30 March.

Our past at Motat
Step out of suburbia and into the boots of a soldier at Motat's Military Weekend on Saturday, 29 and Sunday, 30 March.

Roaring good fun
People, not big cats, are likely to roar the loudest at Auckland Zoo's Grasslands Theatre on Sunday, 30 March at 7.30pm.

Easter at Auckland Museum
Auckland Museum has Easter-themed activities on offer for the kids, from 21 to 25 March, along with plenty of interesting exhibits for adults to enjoy.