You have selected Council news from 14 December 2008.

Roadworks stopping for the Christmas rush
With excellent Christmas shopping on offer, as well as award-winning surroundings, Queen Street and the CBD are fantastic shopping destinations this festive season.

Pohutukawa stand tall in Aotea Square redesign
Trees will feature prominently in the new landscape design for Aotea Square, approved last week by the council's Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee.

Playground for children of all abilities
New Zealand's first playground which will cater for disabled children is planned for Auckland.

New Motutapu ferry service sets sail
A new ferry service between Auckland city and Motutapu has started just in time for summer so that Aucklanders can visit the island for day trips more easily.

New policy for street performers
A new street performance policy for Auckland's public spaces will help provide greater clarity for performers, businesses and residents.

Auckland loves tennis
This New Year the ASB Classic and Heineken Open are set to bring international tennis action to Auckland.

Win an Auckland Seafood Festival experience
The Auckland Seafood Festival is offering City Scene readers the chance to win one of 20 double passes to the event.