You have selected Council news from 31 August 2009.

Aucklanders remember Kashin 1968-2009
Across Auckland and New Zealand, people have this week shared their memories of Auckland Zoo's much loved 40-year-old female elephant, Kashin, who sadly passed away on Monday.

Hundreds register for Queens Wharf design competition
Hundreds of people have already registered for the Opening the Red Gates design competition for Queens Wharf, which began last Monday.

Auckland revs up for Rally NZ
Auckland has won the rights to host next year's Rally New Zealand - the local round of the FIA World Rally Championship - as well as two subsequent events.

Caution remains on Hauraki Gulf beaches
As City Scene went to print, Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) was still strongly cautioning activity on beaches in the Hauraki Gulf.

Dog exercise areas
With well over 100 dog exercising areas around Auckland city, there is plenty of space and choice for dog owners.

Save up to $880 worth of electricity
Auckland City Council is proud to support a national initiative to encourage the use of energy saving, compact fluorescent light bulbs.

News in brief: Vic Park Tunnel open day
Users of Victoria Park have until tomorrow to attend drop-in sessions, which will inform them on the work taking place for the NZTA's Victoria Park Tunnel project.

News in brief: Consultation for Fort Street area
The council is planning to upgrade six key streets in the Fort Street area to create a lively, people focused destination.