You have selected Council news from 12 July 2009.

Community groups receive funding
Auckland city's community groups will be better off thanks to Auckland City Council recently approving more than $262,000 in funding.

Collaboration key to Tamaki's urban renewal
Prime Minister John Key joined ministers and representatives of crown agencies and Auckland City Council to meet the local people of Tamaki to discuss the government's urban renewal plans for the area.

Ponsonby Road consultation: last chance
Consultation is closing on a proposal that could significantly increase safety on one of Auckland's busiest streets.

Have your say on the Elliot and Darby streets upgrade this month
The Elliott Street and Darby Street area is evolving as a destination with a distinctive style for business, shopping and dining - making it a top priority for an upgrade.

Brilliant for business - Eden Valley
With the Rugby World Cup 2011 on its way, the small community of Eden Valley is hotting up for one of the biggest sporting shows in New Zealand's history.

Entertaining the kids these school holidays
With the school holidays now in full swing, there are a range of activities for you and the kids this winter.

Leading children's theatre visits city
Keep the little ones entertained these school holidays, with a special children's theatre show, Boom Bah!

Otter pups welcomed to Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is celebrating the birth of two male Asian smallclawed otters - the fi rst to be born in the Australasian region in over six years.

Farewell orang-utans
A public farewell for Bornean orang-utans, Indra, Horst and their daughter, Intan, will be held at Auckland Zoo next Sunday, 19 July.

Recycling calendars coming
Your new magnetic recycling calendar for 2009/2010 will shortly be delivered to your letterbox.

News in brief: Newmarket grows in size
Newmarket Business Association has increased its official geographical area by over 50 per cent.

News in brief: Protected trees workshop
More than 40 tree workers in Mangere recently completed a protected trees workshop.

Get exclusive entry into adidas Auckland Marathon
City Scene has 20 exclusive adidas Auckland Marathon entries up for grabs.

Win tickets to the fastest show on Earth
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express is finally coming to New Zealand and you have the chance to see what all the excitement is about.