You have selected Council news from 18 October 2009.

Tsunami relief efforts continue
Fundraising for the tsunami relief efforts is continuing across Auckland, and on Monday, 19 October, top Kiwi musicians will perform at the I Love the Islands Samoa relief concert at Vector Arena.

Getting on with improving Auckland
Over the past year an impressive 42,000 tonnes of rubbish has been recycled, 72km of footpaths upgraded and more than 700,000 people attended 60 of our free local events.

The path to distinction
Sporting legend, John Graham CBE, ED, was named as the 2009 recipient of the Distinguished Citizens Award at a ceremony at Auckland Town Hall, this month.

Aotea Square redevelopment
The Aotea Square redevelopment and repair of the Civic car park roof officially marked the halfway point in construction this month.

Liquor licensing to continue as normal
Liquor licensing in Auckland city will continue as normal, after the City Development Committee formally recommended to council to stop the draft liquor licensing policy consultation process at the close of the written submission period, earlier this month.

News in brief: Footpath report welcomed
Both Auckland City Council and contractor JFC Ltd have welcomed the results of a second report into Auckland city footpath contracts.

News in brief: Parnell Baths
The popular Parnell Baths re-opens for the summer on Sunday, 15 November.

Win with City Scene
City Scene readers have a chance of winning one of 20 double passes to the APO's 2010 season preview concert.