You have selected Council news from 26 July 2009.

Fans embrace public transport
Auckland City Council and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) were encouraged by the number of rugby fans using public transport to get to last Saturday's Bledisloe Cup match.

E-billing for your rates
To make it easier for ratepayers, as well as saving time and reducing waste, Auckland City Council ratepayers will soon be able to receive their rates bill by email, along with email reminders of when payments are due.

Accessing leadership potential
A programme that aims to develop the leadership potential and future of disabled Aucklanders and their communities will commence this week.

Control plans help to keep food safe
Auckland City Council has registered the 500th food business to opt into the voluntary food control plan programme.

Your rates: what you need to know
You may have some questions about your rates that are coming out in the post this week.

Chinese digital community website launched
Auckland City Libraries has partnered with the New Zealand Chinese Association Inc on a website called The Chinese Digital Community.

Conservation awards - closing soon
Time is running out for nominations for Auckland Zoo's 2009 national conservation awards, with applications closing on Saturday, 1 August.

News in brief: Victoria Street car park lease
Auckland City Council is offering a special deal for lease parking in the Victoria Street car park, with the added bonus of after-hours access.

News in brief: Semi-Permanent 09: design forum
The inspirational design forum, Semi-Permanent 09, returns to Auckland on Friday, 14 and Saturday, 15 August.