Manukau City Council - Latest News [Page 17]
Youth voices to be heard at Converse 08
Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 2:22 pm | Manukau City Council
Students from Manukau secondary schools, private training establishments and alternative education providers come together next week to discuss topics affecting the city’s youth at the Converse 08 – Manukau Youth Voices summit. More >>
Closure of tavern sends strong message
Thursday, 31 July 2008, 2:54 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council is welcoming the closure of ‘Our Local’ tavern in Manurewa for a week, saying it sends a strong message that outlets selling alcohol need to act responsibly. More >>
Efu Koka Manukau’s newest councillor
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 1:28 pm | Manukau City Council
Efu Koka has been elected as the new Otara ward councillor with a total of 1542 votes. More >>
Reregister your dog by 31 July and save money
Monday, 28 July 2008, 4:39 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau dog owners are being urged to reregister their pets before 31 July to avoid potential fines and fees of more than $645. More >>
Manukau’s inorganic collection begins
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 5:05 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau’s inorganic collection begins next week and residents are being reminded they are responsible for keeping their neighbourhood looking tidy. The annual inorganic collection begins in Mangere on 28 July and moves across the city before finishing ... More >>
Botany Library hosts book launch
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 12:30 am | Manukau City Council
Botany Library is delighted to host the launch of local author Candice Reading's children's picture book The Maket« Whitebait - Ngti nanga n Maket«. More >>
Fresh Gallery Otara presents exhibition of Pacific
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 4:40 pm | Manukau City Council
Well-known for profiling local Manukau artists and grass-roots collaborative projects, Fresh Gallery Otara will have a special international Pacific art exhibition on show from 8 August. More >>
Manukau poetry competition winners
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 10:41 am | Manukau City Council
The winners in the inaugural Bernard Gadd Memorial Poetry Prize were announced at a Montana Poetry Week celebration held at Howick Library on Friday. More >>
Sport the winner in latest grants of over $450,000
Monday, 21 July 2008, 3:05 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council’s Grants and Events Funding Sub-Committee last week allocated a total of $454,848.70 from its Community Facilities Partnership scheme. More >>
Searching for creativity and unique NZ design
Monday, 21 July 2008, 12:19 am | Manukau City Council
Emerging New Zealand fashion designers and artists are invited to submit entries in the 2008 Villa Maria Cult-Couture Awards. More >>
Bid for more World Cup games supported by Manukau
Friday, 18 July 2008, 11:36 am | Manukau City Council
Making the Auckland region the hub of Rugby World Cup 2011 would have major spin-offs for Manukau, says Manukau City Council. More >>
Manurewa meeting addresses social issues
Saturday, 12 July 2008, 11:48 am | Manukau City Council
More than 100 community and government representatives attended a meeting in Manurewa with a view to move forward on social and community safety issues affecting the Manurewa community. More >>
Positive start to new recycling service
Thursday, 10 July 2008, 5:18 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau residents are being thanked for how well they've responded to the city's new recycling service. More >>
Call for entries OBJECTive 2008
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 11:11 am | Manukau City Council
Artists and designers are invited to submit new works of object art in ceramics, glass, jewellery, wood, metalwork, textiles and furniture to be considered for the 2008 OBJECTive Art Awards. More >>
Manukau mayor Len Brown leaves hospital
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 5:05 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau mayor Len Brown has been discharged from hospital and is continuing to recuperate from heart bypass surgery at home. More >>
Man is a dog’s best friend
Friday, 4 July 2008, 12:01 am | Manukau City Council
Dogs are looking for responsible owners to give them a good home following a recent amnesty. More >>
Guidelines for native plants launched
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 2:25 pm | Manukau City Council
Acting mayor Gary Troup launched Manukau Parks’ guidelines for restoring native plants in Barry Curtis Park earlier this week. More >>
New AUT campus good for Manukau school leavers
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 11:14 am | Manukau City Council
The new Manukau university campus is a big step towards getting better qualifications for more of the city’s young people, Acting Manukau Mayor Gary Troup says. More >>
Get in touch with your creative side
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 2:17 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council’s free Arts in the City Term 3 and 4 catalogue, a guide to citywide events, exhibitions and programmes is now available from Manukau arts centres and libraries. From exhibitions by emerging artists, fashion awards, drama and dance ... More >>
Manukau Leisure Services Ltd appoints CEO
Tuesday, 1 July 2008, 2:34 pm | Manukau City Council
Mr Jude is the current general manager of the company and has led the establishment of it as a council-controlled organisation over the past year. More >>