You have selected Council news from 16 August 2009.

Central Connector to open ahead of schedule
The Central Connector - Auckland City Council's most significant transport project since the completion of Britomart - will be finished in October, three months ahead of schedule.

Valuable Auckland treasures get fitting new title
Auckland City Libraries' special collections - a priceless set of heritage items, books, manuscripts and maps - have received a new name.

Public say yes to 40km/h on Ponsonby Road
One of Auckland's busiest roads to become safer for all users.

Law Commission review of liquor legislation
Aucklanders will have the chance to give their views on New Zealand's liquor laws this month - either online or at one of two Auckland public forums.

Push for dog registration
Over 17,000 dogs (almost 86 per cent of all the dogs in Auckland city) have been registered for the 2009/2010 year - a big thank you to all those responsible dog owners.

Auckland City Libraries - escape, explore and discover
Today sees the end of the annual celebration of libraries - Library Week (held this year from 10-16 August).

"Glendowie Farm" in transformation
Auckland residents and visitors should be able to notice some of the great new upgrades that have been taking place at Churchill Park in Glendowie over recent months.

News in brief: Footpaths update
Auckland City Council is to appoint a quantity surveyor to ensure ratepayers get best value for money following the release of an independent report on footpath contracts.

News in brief: Artstation lighting
New outdoor lighting has been installed at the Artstation building on Ponsonby Road - further profiling this great heritage building and making it safer for pedestrians in the area at night.