You have selected Council news from 2 November 2008.
Summer rules dogs on beaches
With summer in sight and longer daylight hours, summer rules for dogs on beaches are back in place.
Project review for 10-year plan
Councillors are reviewing a range of proposed projects planned for Auckland over the next 10 years as part of the process of setting the long-term plan for the city.
Reclaiming public spaces from the car
World-renowned urban quality expert Tom Nielsen of Danish firm Gehl Architects met with council staff and councillors in Auckland last week to investigate the quality of pedestrian life in the city.
SLIPs get community projects on steady path
Do you know of a problem in your neighbourhood that needs solving?
Orakei plans sent out
Residents of the Eastern Bays ward and parts of Hobson ward neighbouring Orakei peninsula will this weekend receive a document outlining the master-plan options to develop the peninsula.
Fireworks ban
Auckland City Council will once again put in place a fireworks and liquor ban along Tamaki Drive from 3 to 6 November 2008.
Council grant helps community facility install artificial turfs
Auckland City Council's facility partnership grant of $750,000 to College Rifles will be used to install two artificial turfs at the Rifles' facility at Haast Street, Remuera.
Victoria Park sports fields reopen
Victoria Park's eastern sports fields will reopen this week, following resurfacing work to improve the drainage and durability of the sand-based fields.
Stay dry with eco tips
Auckland City Council's eco-design adviser gives you more ways to create a comfortable healthy home that uses less electricity and water.
Kickstart your business
Are you starting a business or looking to improve an existing one?
Parnell in full bloom
Celebrate the start of summer with a weekend of free activities at the Parnell Festival of Roses on Saturday, 8 and Sunday, 9 November.
Swim the harbour
Get involved in the largest ocean swimming event in the country when it returns to Auckland's harbour for another year and be able to say, "I swam across the harbour".
Get on side for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Catch tournament favourites the USA in action when they take on France at one of the last Auckland pool games for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Wednesday, 5 November.
Reading the future
New Zealand-born author Tony Kearney will present his book Who Owns the Future at a special evening talk at Central City Library on Wednesday, 5 November.
