You have selected Council news from 26 April 2009.

Community meeting to discuss Orakei
Aucklanders are reminded that a special community meeting to discuss a new concept for the proposed development of the Orakei peninsula will be held this week.

Community meetings to discuss draft 10-year plan
Residents and ratepayers in the Waiheke Island, Eastern Bays and Avondale/Roskill wards will have the chance to speak to councillors this week about the proposals within the council's draft 10-year plan.

Getting on with it
Auckland children can now enjoy the newly upgraded playground at Waterview Park in Waterview.

Parking permits made easier
Applying for parking permits is going to be simpler from next month.

Brilliant for Business - Avondale
This week we are introducing a new feature - "Brilliant for Business" - which is part of the council's aim to drive economic development across Auckland city.

Future Planning Framework
Don't forget to have your say on the Future Planning Framework.

Winter rules for dogs on beaches
Daylight savings time has drawn to a close, along with the summer dogs on beaches rules.

Graffiti vandal caught after quick actions
Thanks to the quick actions of a local security firm, four males who went on a graffiti spree throughout the Remuera area were caught and held until police arrived on the scene.

Vector Arena - world-class attendance
Vector Arena celebrated its second birthday last month, and this month it received news that the venue was selling more tickets than New York City's famous Madison Square Garden.

Aucklanders support the arts
Aucklanders are very supportive of the arts and think they help define who we are as New Zealanders.