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Strong competition for Manukau local elections
Friday, 24 August 2007, 4:30 pm | Manukau City Council
More than 200 people have been nominated as candidates in Manukau city’s local government elections, to be held on Saturday 13 October. A total of 219 nominations have been received for council, community board, health board and licensing trust ... More >>
Entrepreneurs get set to realise creative ideas
Tuesday, 21 August 2007, 5:01 pm | Manukau City Council
A group of talented creative entrepreneurs, all from Manukau, are about to turn their creative business ideas and projects into a reality. More >>
Howick whare re-build approved
Friday, 17 August 2007, 10:39 am | Manukau City Council
Independent Commissioner Peter Salmon has ruled in favour of rebuilding the whare in the Emilia Maud Nixon Garden of Memories in Howick. More >>
Tribute to Sir Barry Curtis
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 4:40 pm | Manukau City Council
There would be no person who has made a greater contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Manukau city than Sir Barry Curtis, CEO of Manukau City Council Leigh Auton says. More >>
New Zealand's longest serving mayor to step down
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 3:43 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis has announced he will not be standing as a candidate in the upcoming local authority elections in October. More >>
Transit’s decision on new Harbour crossing welcome
Monday, 13 August 2007, 5:06 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council supports the decision by Transit NZ to rethink the Gloucester Park Interchange which is part of the Manukau Harbour Crossing Project to build a new bridge over the harbour. More >>
Driveway runover prevention resource to be launche
Friday, 10 August 2007, 10:18 am | Manukau City Council
An average of two toddlers are admitted to Starship Hospital every month as a result of a being run over on a residential driveway. Manukau city has one of the highest rates of driveway runover incidents. Injury Free Counties Manukau, supported by Manukau ... More >>
Manukau Arts – Arts in the City
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 3:47 pm | Manukau City Council
Wahine – solo exhibition of photography by Chris Traill; Young and Ideal; Respicio; VILLA MARIA CULT-COUTURE ENTRIES NOW OPEN More >>
Call for entries 2007 Villa Maria Cult-Couture
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 3:19 pm | Manukau City Council
Avid fashion designers and artists are invited to submit entries in the 2007 Villa Maria Cult-Couture Awards. Garments entered for the awards should demonstrate a unique New Zealand interpretation and explore the limits of haute couture and artistry. More >>
Re: Council submission to Local Govt Rates Inquiry
Thursday, 2 August 2007, 4:47 pm | Manukau City Council
Recent media reports about a proposal for a Real Estate Transfer Tax in Manukau city have given the impression that the council is moving to put such a tax in place. This is incorrect. More >>
Over 6300 submissions for Gaming Policy
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 5:39 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council has received over 6300 submissions for the review of its Gambling Venue Policy on the last day of submission - 31 July. The council adopted this policy in 2004 for three years and is now required to review the policy under the Gambling ... More >>
Schools and Homes to Get Recycling Wheelie Bin
Monday, 30 July 2007, 1:53 pm | Manukau City Council
Every school in Manukau will have the opportunity to get new recycling wheelie bins and a free collection as part of Manukau City Council’s new recycling service being introduced after July 2008. More >>
Council to Consult Public on Airport Proposal
Friday, 27 July 2007, 3:33 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council intends to consult with Manukau residents on the Dubai Aeronautic Enterprises (DAE) proposal for Auckland International Airport and any other options that might eventuate as a result of current discussions. More >>
Manukau Libraries To Embrace Pasefika Culture
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 3:47 pm | Manukau City Council
Talofa Lava, Malo E Lelei, Bula Vinaka, Kia Orana, Fakaalofa Lahi Atu, Taloha Ni, Namaste, Welcome - it's Pasefika Week, an annual celebration of all things Pasefika! More >>
Green Light For East Suburbs Transport Project
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 2:14 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council has given the green light to a package of major transport improvements in the city’s eastern suburbs. More >>
New pedestrian bridge for Whitford Village
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 10:22 am | Manukau City Council
Work is to begin shortly on a new pedestrian footbridge at Whitford Village following the awarding of a contract to Te Ngahere Ltd. More >>
Council to consider proposal released by AIAL
Monday, 23 July 2007, 3:34 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council is now considering its course of action following the announcement from Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) that it has received a proposal from Dubai Aerospace Enterprises (DAE). More >>
Council Accepts Withdrawal of Name for Whare
Monday, 23 July 2007, 9:51 am | Manukau City Council
Te Kaunihera o Manukau today (Monday 23 July 2007) acknowledges and respects the decision of Te Kaunihera Pakeke O Ngaitai Iwi, Torere, and Ngai Tai Umupuia Te Waka Totara Trust to withdraw the name of their revered ancestor Torere nui-a-rua from ... More >>
Public forums for Te Tiriti o Waitangi Committee
Monday, 23 July 2007, 12:01 am | Manukau City Council
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Committee o Te Kaunihera o Manukau will become the first standing committee of Manukau City Council to allow an open public forum at its monthly meetings. More >>
Need for action over Auckland governance reforms
Monday, 16 July 2007, 7:17 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau mayor Sir Barry Curtis says it’s clear there’s widespread agreement on the need for change on Auckland’s local government structure, and he is urging the Government to quickly bring about the changes necessary More >>