Thanks to all of you who gave your views in our 'CCTV in Public Spaces' survey, we received 3,549 responses! Your feedback will shape our final CCTV Strategic Action Plan.

Key Findings:

• 58% of participants said they felt safer in the presence of CCTV systems, while 27% did not
• 65% said they wouldn’t be concerned if the number of CCTV cameras in public places increased, while 20% were concerned
• In general there was a good support for the outcomes in the CCTV draft strategic action plan, with 68% feeling like they would lead to a higher level of public safety

To find out why people felt this way visit the People’s Panel webpage for a summary of findings and the full report.

Council is one of 5 partners supporting the creation of the first marine spatial plan for the Hauraki Gulf, Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari. It's about improving the Gulf – its ecology, economy, and the health and wellbeing of its communities.

If you live, work or play in the Hauraki Gulf/Tikapa Moana, help shape its future by adding your voice to six online feedback forms. Each feedback form is about a different topic:

• Access
• Biodiversity and biosecurity
• Water quality
• Fish stocks
• Aquaculture
• Infrastructure

The feedback forms close on 26 January 2015 and you only need to give feedback on the topics that interest you.

Auckland Council and ASB are partnering to give Aucklanders a glimpse into our past this Auckland Anniversary Weekend 2015 (Saturday 24 to Monday 26 January).

Celebrate Auckland's 175th birthday at Shed 10 and Queens Wharf with activities and entertainment for all ages. There will be historic photographic displays, indoor and outdoor installations, markets, food, and entertainment. Key events include:

• A story of Auckland multimedia experience: Shed 10, Saturday 24, Sunday 25, and Monday 26 January, noon-6pm
• HMNZS Otago Open Days: A rare opportunity to get on board and explore our navy's newer patrol vessels. Cooks Wharf - Saturday 24 January 10am-4pm, and Queens Wharf - Sunday 25 January 10am-3pm
• Family concert and spectacular fireworks display: Sunday 25 January, 5.30pm-9.30pm (fireworks 9.30pm)

Click here for more information on what’s happening at the Waterfront and the rest of Auckland this long weekend!