You have selected Council news from 21 June 2009.

Queens Wharf secured for Rugby World Cup festival
Aucklanders will have a new home to enjoy Rugby World Cup 2011 festivities, with confirmation that Queens Wharf has been secured for the event.

Council prepares to meet swine flu challenge
Auckland City Council's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is expected to play a key role in communicating public information and supporting the Ministry of Health, as the Influenza A (H1N1) virus spreads through the community.

Auckland: 12th best
Auckland has been ranked the 12th-best city in the world to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's recent liveability survey.

Improvements to Manukau Road: have your say
Manukau Road is set for an upgrade that will make travel between the CBD and airport faster and more reliable.

Safety awards coming
Nominations are wanted for Auckland city’s annual community safety awards.

Tiger cubs celebrate
More than 3500 people descended on Auckland Zoo last weekend to celebrate the Sumatran tiger cubs' first birthday.

Parking in CBD only $8 in weekends and evenings
If you are travelling to the city centre in the evenings or weekends, remember that Auckland City Council's CBD parking buildings only charge $8 in the evenings and $8 all day in the weekends.

News in brief: Style Pasifika
New Zealand’s unique Pacific style takes centre stage at Westfield Style Pasifika, coming to Vector Arena in September.

News in brief: Temp closures
From 1 July, Community Leisure Management (CLM) will take over the operation of Glen Innes Aquatic Centre, Pt Erin Pool, Lynfield Recreation and Youth Centre and Otahuhu Recreation and Youth Centre.

Roll out the red carpet
City Scene readers have the chance to win one of two great prizes.