You have selected Council news from 9 August 2009.

Report backs council footpath management
An independent review of Auckland City Council's footpath contract management has found council staff made reasonable commercial decisions to obtain good value for ratepayers.

Putting a cap on graffiti vandalism
A year on since a new graffiti eradication service was introduced by Auckland City Council, 60,000 sites have been cleaned and 98 offenders targeted.

Auckland city to host surfing championship
The best young surfers in the world will compete for waves at Piha next January when Auckland hosts the 2010 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship.

Tamaki Innovation Precinct: have your say
Auckland City Council is promoting the development of a technology-based industry and research precinct in the Tamaki business area.

Funding hits the right notes
The financial security of 10 organisations providing services and experiences to people throughout the Auckland region is now more secure.

Beach warning
The public have been urged to take care following recent reports of dog and sea life deaths on eastern beaches and within the Hauraki Gulf.

Recycling calendars
Due to a delivery error, isthmus residents with blue-lidded recycling bins may have received a recycling calendar bearing the wrong collection dates.

Quality underfoot
Footpaths across Auckland city are regularly monitored and sites that need repairing are attended to by the council.