You have selected Council news from 11 May 2008.

Recycling is about to become easier
Preparations for the council’s new one-stop recycling system are well advanced.

Funding confirmed for tribute to Sir Peter Blake
The Mayor of Auckland city, Hon. John Banks, welcomed last week's announcement that sufficient funding commitments are in place to create a memorial to honour yachtsman Sir Peter Blake.

Getting on with it
A boardwalk along St Heliers Bay was completed earlier this year

Illegal dumping
The council reminds residents that if they see any instances of illegal dumping of rubbish, they should report it.

Eden Park, your park
Find out about the Eden Park precinct upgrade including the transport and infrastructure improvements proposed for the streets surrounding Eden Park.

Have your say
The council is working hard to improve the things that make a real difference to your city and quality of life and wants your feedback on its Draft Annual Plan 2008/2009.

Open space
The council is considering buying or leasing land on Hobson Street for public open space created by the Mission in the City redevelopment project.

Queen St parking
More short-term parking for shoppers and visitors to the CBD will be available on Queen Street, between Customs and Wellesley streets, from Monday, 12 May.

Online music
To celebrate New Zealand Music Month, the Central City Library is offering practical sessions on accessing online music and broadcast media.

Close-knit group
Artstation’s Shelter exhibition (15-21 May, 1 Ponsonby Road) features hand-knitted blankets transformed into an architectural installation.

Stardome Observatory
Stardome Observatory’s makeover is proving a hit with young Aucklanders, with the Stardome’s recent school holiday programme and term 2 education programme fully booked.

People watching and dancing
Exciting installations and performances continue in Auckland's CBD throughout May and June as part of the council's Living Room 2008 project.