You have selected Council news from 20 July 2008.
Annual plan
The Auckland City Council Annual Plan, released on 18 July, approves $400 million of investment in capital works across the city.
Council seeks feedback on plan change
The council is proposing to strengthen the city's historic character by removing its blanket protection of pre-1940s buildings in residential 2 zones.
Hidden clues uncover seats' history
A straightforward brief to replicate the Victorian style seats in Albert Park, as part of the Albert Park renewal, soon uncovered the secret they had been hiding.
Kick Start programme helps cottage-industry
The Kick Start programme is open to anyone looking to start a business or improve the profitability of an existing business.
Festival showcases New Zealand's best
Catch some of the great films screening this week at the 40th Auckland International Film Festival.
What's in store for Aotea Square?
Find out more and have your say
Fund sows new turf
Auckland City Council's facility partnership grant of $750,000 to College Rifles will be used to install artificial turf at the Rifles' facility at Haast Street, Remuera.
Residents take to recycling
The new kerbside recycling service has started, and feedback shows that residents are adjusting well to the changes.
Penguins parade in exhibition
Visit the Antarctica: A Tale to Tell exhibition at the Central City Library, from 9am to 5pm weekdays, and 10am to 4pm on weekends.
Artists get the good oil
A free database where artists can share their experiences staging exhibitions and events is online thanks to Creative Communities funding administered by Auckland City Council.
Dog owners save on fees
Dog owners can save money by registering their dogs on or before Friday, 1 August to take advantage of early payment rates.
Search for Christmas stars
Talented vocalists are invited to audition for solo spots at this year's Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park at the Auckland Domain.
Win a laptop or iPhone
Free Auckland City Libraries online competition running from 7 July to 8 August 2008.
Win tickets to Three Sisters
City Scene readers have the chance to win one of five double passes to Peripeteia's production, Three Sisters.
Take on the All Blacks and win
Rugby fans have the chance to win one of 15 branded MasterCard All Blacks rugby balls.
