You have selected Council news from 17 May 2009.

Famous art works promised to Auckland city
In what is the largest gift ever made to an art museum in Australasia, the council-managed Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Ta - maki, will be gifted with 15 works of art through the Auckland Art Gallery Foundation.

Auckland Art Gallery refurbishment on schedule
The Julian and Josie Robertson gift comes at an important time for the gallery as it undertakes the development of a worldclass building, due to open in April 2011.

Liveable Streets concept a first for Tamaki residents
Eleven kilometres of streets in Pt England are currently receiving measures to reduce speed and improve safety as part of the Liveable Streets trial. Such measures will include the placement of traffic islands and trees.

Transforming Tamaki - announcement
Last week, Auckland City Council announced plans to work with central government agencies to significantly develop Tamaki.

Enviroschool
Staff and students at St Thomas's School in Kohimarama have proven their environmental skills and knowledge by receiving a silver Enviroschools award.

Calling on all conservationists
If you are an active conservationist, or know of others who are, it's time to get nominating for the Auckland Zoo's 2009 national conservation awards.

Get your free ticket to Bizzone
Auckland City Council will be an exhibitor and a sponsor of this year's Bizzone Business Expo, which is coming to the ASB Showgrounds, between 27-29 May.

News in brief: Waiheke Island rubbish contract
Dealing efficiently with rubbish and recycling is a key part of the council's commitment to keeping Auckland a clean, safe and environmentally responsible city.

News in brief: Aotea Centre temporary staircase
The big blue hoardings fencing off part of Aotea Square will start to expand this week as redevelopment work moves into the next phase.