You have selected Council news from 7 June 2009.

Auckland’s environment continues to define the city
A recent report from Auckland City Council shows thinking and acting in an environmentally conscious manner is important all year long.

The state of the environment
Our Changing Environment uses a number of criteria to assess the state of the environment.

Council projects win engineering awards
Two Auckland City Council projects recently received Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) awards for environment and sustainability.

Newmarket space dubbed "Station Square"
The large public square next to Newmarket's new central railway station has been named Station Square.

Grotto Street park now Hochstetter Pond
Following public feedback, the park located at 36 Grotto Street, Onehunga now has an official name - Hochstetter Pond.

Otahuhu kids show they're tidy Kiwis
Children attending Otahuhu Town Hall after school have been praised for their efforts in cleaning up and beautifying John McAnulty Reserve.

News in brief - Migrant expo and job fair
In an example of uniting Auckland's diverse communities, this year's Auckland Migrant Expo and job fair (10am-4pm on Saturday, 13 and Sunday, 14 June) gives new migrants the chance to meet employers, recruitment

News in brief: Take advantage of early bird rates
Dog owners who register their dogs on or before 31 July will be able to avoid extra costs and take advantage of special early bird rates.

News in brief: Correction
In the 31 May 2009 printed issue of City Scene, there were some factual errors in the lead story "Queen Street wins supreme design award".