You have selected Council news from 1 March 2009.
Council budgets for tough times ahead
Councillors will meet this week to discuss the city's budget for the next 10 years.
Bike Wise success
Bike Wise Month was a great success during February with record turnouts to the Auckland City Council's Go By Bike Breakfast and the Kids' Bike Ride events, held last week.
Getting on with it - Mayor opens new playground
Children can now enjoy an exciting new playground at Panmure Basin, which was officially opened by Mayor of Auckland city, Hon. John Banks.
Getting on with it - Illegal dumping
Epsom Normal Primary is now clear of illegally dumped rubbish, thanks to assistance from Auckland City Council.
Getting on with it - Saving time for commuters
The bus lane on Remuera Road - which opened before Christmas last year - ensures bus passengers are benefiting from improved travel times.
Poisonous berry warning
Auckland City Council is warning parents and pet owners to not let children or pets eat berries from the native tree, Karaka.
Auckland Town Hall organ tunes up
Mayor of Auckland city, Hon. John Banks, recently met the team of experts from Germany and New Zealand who are currently reinstalling the refurbished Auckland Town Hall organ.
Eden/Albert candidates
Five candidates have been nominated for the Eden/Albert Community Board by-election, which is due to be held on Thursday, 9 April.
Shonibare art exhibition
Discover the work of one of United Kingdom's most sought- after contemporary artists, Yinka Shonibare MBE, at Auckland Art Gallery's New Gallery until 1 June 2009.
New recreation centre operators
After a competitive tender process, Community Leisure Management (CLM) is the preferred operator to manage five council-owned recreation facilities and swimming pools.
Zoo tiger cubs growing fast
Auckland Zoo's eight-month-old tiger cubs are growing up fast and becoming even more inquisitive.
EcoDay 2009 - coming
Make sure you don't miss Trusts EcoHouse (pictured), which is supported by Auckland City Council, at this year's EcoDay 2009 at Olympic Park, New Lynn, on 8 March.
Boards matter
Do you have an issue in your local area? If so, you can inform your local community board.
Community group assistance funding 2009
Auckland City Council provides grants to community groups that make a positive contribution to communities at a citywide level.
Sing Sing Competition
City Scene readers have the chance to win five VIP prize packs to The Queen Street Sing Sing.
Win with City Scene
City Scene readers have the chance to win some fantastic prize packages to Auckland Festival events.
