You have selected Council news from 24 August 2008.

Winning bridge design opens up harbour
Aucklanders are a step closer to getting an innovative opening bridge in the Viaduct Harbour following the announcement of the winning design for Te Wero Bridge.

Bin detectives check out new recycling
Aucklanders are responding well to the new fortnightly recycling service, according to the council's "bin detectives".

Thieves steal city's bronze
Thieves are stealing Auckland City Council's bronze sculptures and statues, steel rubbish bins, copper flashing and even stormwater grates, presumably to melt down and sell to metal recyclers.

Coastal track opens up Waiheke Island
A 2.5km track through prime Waiheke coastline opens this week, freeing up what was previously inaccessible coastline to recreational walkers.

Community groups clean up estuary
Auckland City Council is praising the efforts of two community-based groups for their combined efforts to keep the city's waterways clean.

Call to care for foreshore
Auckland City Council has confirmed its commitment to protecting the Manukau Harbour foreshore and Onehunga Lagoon.

Dune project protects Waiheke coastline
Sand dunes along the Onetangi coast, established and nurtured by the Onetangi Coast Care Group with help from Auckland City Council, are proving a huge success in protecting the Waiheke coastline.

Pt Chev resanded
Point Chevalier Beach will get 16,000 cubic metres of new sand during the next few months as part of Auckland City Council's upgrade of six popular western bays beaches.

Public art panel seeks members
Nominations are open for a new advisory panel the council is establishing to provide expert advice on the development and management of its public art programme and public art projects.

Work starts on St Patrick's Square
An official site blessing and sod-turning ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 27 August to mark the start of work in St Patrick's Square.

Celebrate Auckland's distinctive heritage
Auckland Heritage Festival 2008 is on from 20 September to 5 October, with more than 100 events spread over two weeks.

Creative stars emerge shining at The Civic
The most prestigious event for New Zealand's film and television industries, the Qantas Film and Television Awards, takes place on Saturday, 13 September at The Civic.

Win tickets to Fashion WEEKEND
City Scene readers have the chance to win one of 10 double tickets valued at $30 dollars per ticket to Air New Zealand Fashion WEEKEND on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 September.