You have selected Council news from 6 July 2008.

Making Aotea Square a great space for events
Auckland City Council wants to breathe new life into Aotea Square so it can once again host major public events, such as screening Rugby World Cup matches, and become a safer and more people-friendly space.

Encouraging response to new recycling service
Residents are responding positively to the start of the council's new, fortnightly, recycling service for eligible households and businesses on the isthmus.

Getting on with it
Find out about the projects Auckland City Council is getting on with.

Community groups benefits from council funding
Auckland City Council is inviting applications from community groups for this year's community board local fund.

Beat holiday blues with colour and activities
There is plenty on offer in Auckland to keep kids entertained and parents calm during the school holidays.

Antarctica: A tale to tell
A new Central City Library exhibition tells the story of early Antarctic exploration through material drawn from the libraries' Special Collections.

Plant a tree and help build the team
An environmentally-friendly corporate team-building activity is proving popular on Waiheke Island's McKenzie Reserve.

Win a laptop Win an iPhone
Win a laptop or iPhone - free Auckland City Libraries online competition running from 7 July to 8 August 2008.