You have selected Council news from 3 May 2009.

Auckland - world's fourth best city
Auckland has jumped one place since last year and become the fourth-best city to live in around the world - fourth equal with Vancouver in Canada.

Planning for Auckland city's future
There's still time to comment on the Future Planning Framework's recommendations for your area.

10-year plan meetings - have your say
Residents and ratepayers in the Eden/Albert, Tamaki/Maungakiekie and Hobson/ Western Bays wards will have the chance to speak to councillors this week about the proposals within the council's draft 10-year plan.

To show or not to show
This week City Scene examines why councils are involved in providing arts and culture productions for their cities...

Getting on with it
Shoppers in the Otahuhu Shopping Centre can now enjoy refurbished seats to rest on while out and about on the main street.

Progress with Orakei
A meeting of more than 200 local residents has overwhelmingly voted in favour of the need for a master plan to develop the Orakei peninsula, provided conditions are met regarding traffic, height, density and quality.

Walk on a highway
Walkers and cyclists will get the rare opportunity to use the new State Highway 20 (SH20) Mt Roskill Extension, before it opens to vehicles later in the month.

Win with City Scene
Win a 10-event concession pass and an invitation to the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival opening party.