You have selected Council news from 23 August 2009.

Submit your ideas for Queens Wharf now
As City Scene went to print, "Opening the Red Gates", the plan to turn Queens Wharf into a world-class waterfront space was set to start on Monday with the launch of the wharf design competition.

Liquor licensing proposals for Auckland city
Aucklanders will soon have the opportunity to give their views on Auckland City Council's draft liquor licensing policy.

Sharper services for noise control in city
Residents can expect improved services in relation to noise control, including better response times, more night-time officers, and improved targeting of repeat offenders.

Victoria Park Tunnel project starts this October
The $406 million Victoria Park Tunnel project is gearing up and the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) will take over parts of Victoria Park (including the skate park) in October to commence work.

Auckland's economy set to recover by 2011
The council's recently released business and economy report forecasts that Auckland's economy is set to recover, but not until the year ending March 2011.

Auckland Brilliant for business - Ellerslie
Ellerslie town centre is a friendly community village, with a rich historical past and a quickly developing future.

News in brief: Glass sorting
Auckland City Council has praised the decision to build a major new glass-sorting facility at the Onehunga recycling plant.