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Job losses at Fisher and Paykel disappointing
Friday, 27 April 2007, 1:01 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says the loss of 350 jobs at Fisher & Paykel Appliances to Thailand is very disappointing and he feels strongly for the impact on the workers and their families. More >>
On the Hunt for Seriously Creative People
Friday, 20 April 2007, 11:54 am | Manukau City Council
Talented, motivated artists and creative individuals are the target for ART source, an exciting new development programme aimed at Manukau city’s creative people who want to make a living out of their passion, talent and business ideas. More >>
Plans finalised for RSA Memorial
Friday, 20 April 2007, 11:12 am | Manukau City Council
A long-held dream for a fitting memorial to local returned service personnel is a step closer with the completion of the design for the Returned Services Association war memorial at Manukau Memorial Gardens. More >>
Draft Annual Plan submissions close this Friday
Tuesday, 17 April 2007, 5:19 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council’s Draft Annual Plan is out for consultation, with submissions closing this Friday (20 April 2007). More >>
Time to thank Manukau’s volunteers
Thursday, 12 April 2007, 4:06 pm | Manukau City Council
Every year Manukau City Council’s community boards host receptions throughout the city to recognise the contributions of Manukau’s hardworking volunteers. More >>
Petrol Tax Needed For Essential Transport Projects
Thursday, 5 April 2007, 4:56 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says a regional petrol tax is the obvious way forward for Auckland's transport projects now that Transit has rejected tolling for the Western Ring Route. More >>
Boards of Directors for CCO and CCTO
Thursday, 5 April 2007, 3:47 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council’s appointment of the Boards of Directors is a major step towards Council Controlled Organisation status for Manukau Leisure Services and Manukau Building Consultants. More >>
Commonwealth visitors treated to local culture
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 4:33 pm | Manukau City Council
A party of 50 delegates attending the Commonwealth Local Government Conference was treated to award-winning cultural performances when visiting Manukau yesterday, as part of a study tour to the city. More >>
Get on Board Te Hiku - Your Mobile Library
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 9:24 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council invites residents to the launch of their new mobile library at a celebration in Manukau Square on Tuesday, 10 April. More >>
Manukau Stance on Liquor Outlet Hours Backed
Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 11:04 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council’s stance of having nowhere in the city selling alcohol after 3am has been backed by the Liquor Licensing Authority. The authority rejected an appeal by Sunset Manukau in Cavendish Drive to extend its opening hours to 5am seven ... More >>
Consents Granted for Whitford Quarry
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 3:39 pm | Manukau City Council
Consent has been granted to Manukau City Council to expand the operations of the Whitford Quarry. The consent was granted after intensive discussions with local residents to resolve questions about environmental and operational issues. More >>
From the Bronx, New York City to Otara, Manukau
Monday, 12 March 2007, 11:24 am | Manukau City Council
One of New York’s original graffiti artists Eric Orr is coming to Otara later this month as part of the Auckland Festival, AK07. He will be collaborating with five art students from a local secondary school and the Manukau Institute of Technology ... More >>
Volunteers Check Shellfish Health
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 3:00 pm | Manukau City Council
Schoolchildren and community volunteers will be checking how healthy the shellfish population is at Manukau’s eastern beaches next week. The shellfish monitoring on 16 and 17 March will be part of a three yearly report on the state of shellfish ... More >>
Council finalises funding agreement w Housing NZ
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 2:21 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council has entered into a partnership with Housing New Zealand Corporation to upgrade its 515 Housing for the Elderly units. Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis and Chief Executive Officer Leigh Auton have signed the documents securing a $1.5 ... More >>
Detours In Place For Weekend Flat Bush Roadworks
Tuesday, 6 March 2007, 3:40 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council is advising drivers that Chapel Rd, from the intersection at Stancombe Road to the intersection at Michael Jones Drive, will be closed this weekend for roadworks. More >>
Proposal a slap in the face for Manukau residents
Friday, 2 March 2007, 4:08 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says the decision by Transpower to build its substation at Brownhill Road is a slap in the face for residents of Manukau. More >>
Latest Transpower proposal a slap in the face
Friday, 2 March 2007, 2:34 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says the decision by Transpower to build its substation at Brownhill Road is a slap in the face for residents of Manukau. Transit has announced that the site of its substation at the northern end of its North Island grid upgrade ... More >>
Celebrate National Children’s Day on Sunday 4 Mar
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 11:54 am | Manukau City Council
Te Ora o Manukau – Manukau the Healthy City’s Child Advocacy Group hopes all parents, caregivers and grandparents will put aside some time to celebrate national Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. More >>
Free Ranger Walk and Talk tours
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 11:34 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council Parks is offering residents the chance to explore some of the city’s most beautiful landscapes with free Ranger Walk and Talk tours. More >>
Manukau Residents Rate Quality Of Life
Thursday, 22 February 2007, 4:19 pm | Manukau City Council
According to a major Quality of Life survey just released, 89% of Manukau’s residents perceive their overall quality of life as good or very good. Ninety per cent of New Zealanders overall have a similar view on their quality of life. More >>