Manukau City Council - Latest News [Page 27]
Kids cut loose with school holiday programme
Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 11:58 am | Manukau City Council
The winter school holidays are just around the corner and Manukau City Council’s Leisure Services team has put together an exciting range of fun activities guaranteed to keep the kids entertained. More >>
Manukau City’s Matariki Celebrations
Tuesday, 5 June 2007, 11:34 am | Manukau City Council
Matariki, the Maori New Year, will be celebrated throughout June with events in Manukau City Council’s Libraries and Arts Centres. At Manukau Libraries the theme is Tatai Korereo, Tatai Tangata. Events and displays will focus on the relationship ... More >>
Makeover time for Papatoetoe Library
Friday, 1 June 2007, 4:19 pm | Manukau City Council
Decorators move into Papatoetoe Library later this month. The renovations are part of Manukau City Council’s library maintenance programme. More >>
Manukau Water funding plan approved
Friday, 1 June 2007, 2:06 pm | Manukau City Council
After the Manukau City Council approved Manukau Water Limited’s water funding plan last night, water in Manukau at $1.199 per cubic metre is still the lowest in the Auckland region. Wastewater charges will also continue to be amongst the lowest in ... More >>
Deadline Near For Rates Rebates Applications
Friday, 1 June 2007, 10:04 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council is urging ratepayers to check now to see if they are eligible for a rates rebate, as the deadline for completed applications to be received at the council offices is 29 June, which is the last business day of the month. More >>
Maori encouraged to participate in local authorit
Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 4:32 pm | Manukau City Council
Some 47,000 people identify as Maori in Manukau city, but they are under-represented as participants in the democratic processes for nominating candidates for, and voting in, local authority elections. More >>
Funding boost for innovative council youth project
Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 3:46 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council has won government funding for an innovative project that will benefit local young people. More >>
Claim over liquor outlets in Manukau not correct
Monday, 28 May 2007, 5:20 pm | Manukau City Council
The number of liquor outlets in Manukau is not increasing, despite what was claimed in the media over the weekend, Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says. The claim that there is a constant increase in the number of outlets was made in connection with ... More >>
Businesses vote strongly for new partnership
Monday, 21 May 2007, 9:56 am | Manukau City Council
Manurewa and Wiri are set to become Manukau city’s latest Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) following strong polling by businesses in both areas in favour of the initiative. By becoming a BID, the two business areas will receive additional ... More >>
Council building gets major upgrade
Friday, 18 May 2007, 2:38 pm | Manukau City Council
A major refurbishment of Manukau City Council's Civic building starts this month, the first since the iconic building was completed in 1976. More >>
Council building gets major upgrade
Friday, 18 May 2007, 1:11 pm | Manukau City Council
A major refurbishment of Manukau City Council’s Civic building starts this month, the first since the iconic building was completed in 1976. A contract for $10.4million has been awarded to Mainzeal Interiors Limited for the refit, which is expected to ... More >>
Budget 2007: Electrification a big step forward
Friday, 18 May 2007, 9:24 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says the Budget package to increase funding for public transport in the Auckland region is very welcome, especially the support for electrification of the commuter rail network. More >>
Investment and Community Facilities funding
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 11:59 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council’s Community Development Committee last night allocated a total of $161,500 from its Citywide Social Investment Fund and Community Facilities Partnership Scheme. More >>
Funding approved to complete refurbishment of Star
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 11:45 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council's Community Development Committee has approved $180,000 to complete the refurbishment of the Star of the Sea building in Howick. More >>
Manukau presents condolences to Samoa
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 10:12 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau city will be represented at the funeral of Samoa’s Head of State, Malietoa Tanumafili II on Friday. A delegation including Mayor of Manukau Sir Barry Curtis, Cr Sua William Sio, and Kaumatua Haare Williams will attend the funeral on behalf ... More >>
Manukau Mourns Samoan Head of State
Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 10:22 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says he is deeply saddened by the death of Samoa’s Head of State, Malietoa Tanumafili II. “It is a great loss and my heartfelt condolences go out to his family, to the people of Samoa and to the Samoan community in New Zealand. ... More >>
Fresh Gallery Otara Turns 1!
Friday, 11 May 2007, 2:30 pm | Manukau City Council
Fresh Gallery Otara (FGO) is celebrating its first birthday this month with a multi-media exhibition. The fifteenth show and first birthday exhibition, will celebrate the gallery, its artists, exhibitions and community. More >>
New education strategy for Manukau
Friday, 4 May 2007, 2:18 pm | Manukau City Council
Planning for a new education strategy for Manukau is underway, with a series of community consultation meetings about to begin. It is being coordinated by COMET, the City of Manukau Education Trust. More >>
Manukau Arts Weekly update 7 – 13 May
Friday, 4 May 2007, 12:12 am | Manukau City Council
How to Tread Lightly and Live Like a Shadow; Works by Donna Campbell; Niu Life exhibition comes to Otara! Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs More >>
Peoples Choice Announces two more Candidates
Monday, 30 April 2007, 10:31 am | Manukau City Council
The Manukau City local body election ticket Peoples Choice today announced two more Manukau City Council candidates for the local government elections this October. More >>