You have selected Council news from 13 September 2009.

Proposed new gambling venue policy for city
Auckland City Council is considering some changes to its gambling venue policy.

RWC 2011 - two years to go
Auckland celebrated exactly two years to go until the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) at an event in Queen Elizabeth Square on Wednesday, 9 September.

RWC 2011 to leave lasting legacy for city
With two years to go until the sounds of the Tongan and New Zealand national hakas vibrate around a capacity crowd at Eden Park, Auckland is on track to deliver a spectacular Rugby World Cup (RWC) experience.

Don't forget to visit Queens Wharf - 13 September
Step onto Queens Wharf on Sunday, 13 September from 1pm-4pm and experience what will soon be an amazing new public space for all New Zealanders.

Fort Street consultation
People have until 22 September to comment on the council's proposed upgrade of six key streets in the Fort Street area in the CBD.

Orakei update
Residents will have the opportunity to hear progress on plans to develop Orakei Peninsula this Tuesday, 15 September, at the Hobson Community Board meeting.

Auckland City Council supports local film industry
Leading lights of the New Zealand screen production industry descended on Auckland recently for the 2009 Qantas Film and Television Awards, partnered by Auckland City Council.

Kiwi chicks arrive
As Conservation Week gets under way today, kiwi chicks are hatching thick and fast at Auckland Zoo. Four chicks were born in the past week, one is about to hatch, and six more are on the way.

Restoring an iconic homestead
The restoration of the historic Pah Homestead at Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough is now in full swing.

News in brief: Unsafe taxis
Auckland City Council will soon be consulting with the taxi industry on a proposal to eliminate rogue taxi drivers operating in the CBD.

News in brief: Newmarket roads
As part of the extensive upgrade of Auckland's motorway network, NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is replacing the Newmarket viaduct with a more modern, wider, better-performing structure.

News in brief: Library WiFi
All community libraries (including the Central City Library) now offer WiFi, provided free to users by the council.

Fashion WEEKEND competition
Be in to win one of 20 double passes to Air New Zealand Fashion WEEKEND.