You have selected Council news from 6 September 2009.

Council committed to protecting city's heritage
Five new heritage buildings have received significant protection from demolition, wilful damage or major alterations under new Auckland City District Plan changes adopted by Auckland City Council recently.

Bluestones to add to city's heritage
Auckland City Council plans to re-use around 3000 tonnes of pitchstones, originally used in the city's gutters, to help retain the city's heritage for years to come.

Step onto Queens Wharf: 13 September
Queens Wharf's iconic red gates will be swung open on Sunday, 13 September allowing the public a first glimpse of some of the designs being suggested for what will be one of New Zealand's most important public spaces.

Public feedback on future planning
Nearly 800 submissions have been considered by the council, in regards to its work on future planning for the city.

Darby Street proposal: have your say on plans
Auckland City Council is proposing to turn Darby Street in the CBD into a pedestrian mall - and would like your thoughts.

Saying goodbye to Kashin
With the admission fee waived for the day, nearly 19,000 people visited Auckland Zoo last Sunday to say goodbye to Kashin.

Rare kakapo encounter at Auckland Zoo
To celebrate Conservation Week, (13-20 September), people can meet one of the world's rarest parrots - New Zealand's very own kakapo, Sirocco.

Pupils visit Japan for convention
Eight children from Avondale Intermediate got the chance of a lifetime to visit Fukuoka in Japan for the Asian-Pacific Children's Convention recently.

Dog owners reminded to register their dogs
Auckland City Council wishes to thank those responsible dog owners who have already registered their dogs.

News in brief: City Circuit free bus
More than 1.1 million people chose to take advantage of the free City Circuit bus in the last financial year.

News in brief: Ponsonby Road
The 40km/h speed restriction along Ponsonby Road will take effect as of Monday, 14 September.

News in brief: Create your own Eden
These council-supported composting courses - that aim to teach people how to further reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill - are drawing to a close for the year, with only six sessions remaining.

Fashion week competition
City Scene readers have the chance to be in to win one of five double tickets to a designer selection show, including access into Fashion WEEKEND.

Yellow Auckland Home Show tickets
The Yellow Auckland Home Show runs from Wednesday, 9 to Sunday, 13 September, featuring dozens of exhibitions such as live cooking demonstrations, interior design displays and a number of informative seminars.