You have selected Council news from 6 April 2008.
Safely disposing of household waste
The HazMobile provides a safe place for Auckland residents to dispose of their hazardous household waste.
Combat graffiti
A freephone number for people to provide information about graffiti vandals has been set up as part of the council's zero tolerance to graffiti vandalism programme.
Circus fun arrives at Otahuhu's Riverside Community Centre
Workshops at Otahuhu's Riverside Community Centre are boosting young people's confidence, performance skills and community participation.
Getting on with it
Work to reseal Victoria Street West, between Albert and Hobson streets (pictured), in the central city, and Church Street, between Mountjoy Place and Captain Springs Road, in Te Papapa, has been completed.
Beach Road upgrade
The council wants to hear your feedback on its draft design for upgrading Beach Road, an area once part of Auckland's original foreshore.
Small Business Expo 2008
The council is offering business owners free registration for Small Business Expo 2008, the largest event of its kind in New Zealand.
Otahuhu banners
The council is seeking input from Otahuhu people about street banners planned for their town centre.
Museum plan
The council's Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee has endorsed a master plan to improve the areas surrounding the Auckland War Memorial Museum and cenotaph.
Ellerslie cycling
The council's Transport Committee has approved building a cycle lane on Ladies Mile in Ellerslie.
Biotech conference
The NZBio conference (31 March to 2 April) provided a forum to explore new business opportunities in biotechnology.
Lunchtime concerts
Central City Library's latest treat is a series of free Thursday concerts, from April to September, featuring talented local musicians.
Staying AkActive
Stay healthy and keep your energy levels up during the cooler months with the free AkActive winter programme from 7 April to 23 September.
Horton helps conservation
Auckland Zoo hosts the New Zealand charity premiere of Horton Hears a Who on Friday, 11 April at 7pm.
Stars within reach
Stardome Observatory's new digital full- dome planetarium is now open.
