You have selected Council news from 27 April 2008.

Writer's generous gift
Renowned writer C K Stead has gifted a collection of more than 40 signed copies of his works, including many first editions, to Auckland City Libraries' Special Collections.

Bold plan for the Auckland region
A single city supported by effective neighbourhood boards is advocated in Auckland City Council's submission to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance.

Waitemata white water
There will be plenty of white water on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour on Saturday, 10 May during the Auckland Harbour Bridge Offshore Powerboat Race - the final event in the 2008 New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championship season.

Award-winning consultation
Auckland City Council has won a best practice award for its community-based approach to planning Otahuhu's future.

Have your say on plan
The council wants your feedback on its proposals and spending priorities for the coming year by 20 May.

Zone 2 changes recommended
Auckland City Council's City Development Committee has recommended changes to building controls for homes in residential 2 areas. Current controls on demolishing pre-1940s homes in residential 1 zoned areas will remain.

Archives online
If you are interested in Auckland's history, visit the website to view the council's archives database.

Sustainable buildings
Auckland City Council's City Development Committee has approved an application for construction of a ventilated weather screen facade on the new Queen Street BNZ building.

Winkelmann's Auckland
Images by pioneering New Zealand photographer Henry Winkelmann are available for everyone to enjoy at the Central City Library

Auckland Writers & Readers Festival
Our city will host more than 120 writers and thousands of readers during the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival, 14 to 18 May at the Aotea Centre.