Manukau City Council - Latest News [Page 30]
Manukau puts taggers in the frame
Thursday, 7 December 2006, 1:41 pm | Manukau City Council
At today’s meeting of the Community Safety Committee councillors decided to enlist the services of a private investigation company to work with the Manukau Beautification Trust on apprehending taggers throughout Manukau. More >>
Future jobs revealed in new careers guide
Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 4:24 pm | Manukau City Council
A new careers guide released this week by Manukau City Council provides valuable insight into just how big the demand for skills is and where the most job opportunities in the Auckland region are likely to be over the next five years. More >>
Community ‘champion’ work recognised
Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 2:52 pm | Manukau City Council
Local volunteer John Smith’s significant contribution to the Puhunui stream environment has been recognised by Manurewa Community Board and Manukau Parks. John has been responsible for improvements to the stream environment and the preparation of 500 ... More >>
Trade delegation visits lead to new export sales
Friday, 1 December 2006, 4:56 pm | Manukau City Council
Three Manukau-led trade delegations to Pacific nations over the past 18 months have proved very successful and led to an increase in trade valued at $20 – $25 million. More >>
Children encouraged to get the summer reading bug
Thursday, 30 November 2006, 1:25 pm | Manukau City Council
“Don’t Bug Me, I’m reading” is the theme for the Manukau Libraries Summer Reading Programme, designed to keep youngsters reading in the coming school holidays. More >>
Eden Park hould focus on temporary seating
Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 4:27 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says the upgrade of Eden Park for the 2011 World Cup should include the use of temporary seating to bring capacity up to 60,000 from the current 47,500 seats. More >>
Tomorrow’s Manukau Properties Chair retires
Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 9:40 am | Manukau City Council
Health reasons have forced Tomorrow’s Manukau Properties Ltd (TMPL) Chair, Peter Taylor, to retire from his position with the Manukau City Council-owned company. “Medical advice is that I must reduce my workload, and it’s with great regret ... More >>
Rejection of graffiti bill deeply disappointing
Thursday, 23 November 2006, 12:59 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says he is bitterly disappointed that the Manukau City Council’s graffiti bill has not been supported by the Local Government and Environment Select Committee. More >>
Time to limit alcohol outlets in Manukau
Wednesday, 22 November 2006, 10:30 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says there are too many alcohol outlets in Manukau, and it is too easy for under age drinkers to get hold of alcohol. Almost all of the non-domestic murders in the city this year have involved excessive drinking by young ... More >>
Reserve will transform Howick Police Station site
Wednesday, 22 November 2006, 10:20 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council is welcoming feedback on concept designs for an exciting new reserve which is set to transform the Picton Street site previously occupied by Howick Police Station. More >>
More controls on alcohol needed to curb violence
Tuesday, 21 November 2006, 9:40 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says the latest alcohol-related death in Counties Manukau once again confirms the need for tighter controls on alcohol sales to minors and drinking in public places. More >>
Pacific Peoples Policy and Action Plan launched
Tuesday, 21 November 2006, 12:30 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council, in partnership with the Pacific Island Advisory Committee, recently launched the Pacific Peoples Policy and Action Plan. The policy and action plan provides a framework for Pacific Peoples to voice their aspirations, needs and ... More >>
Manukau City Council Launches “Empowerment” Mural
Monday, 20 November 2006, 3:35 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Councillor, Su’a William Sio launched the “Empowerment” Mural in Otara this morning by saying that at 165 metres long it could possibly be the largest mural in the world. More >>
Manukau Arts Weekly update
Friday, 17 November 2006, 3:26 pm | Manukau City Council
An exhibition of functional and sculptural pottery and ceramics works by artists from Manurewa Potters Club who have explored unique clay-building and surface application techniques. More >>
Immediate Response Crime Safety Funding grants
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 12:10 am | Manukau City Council
More than $20,000 toward community safety and anti-crime measures was granted to Manukau organisations recently. Manukau City Council’s Community Safety Committee has awarded the following grants from the Immediate Response Crime Safety Fund. More >>
Silver accolades for Manukau’s Performance Garden
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 11:45 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Cultural Performance Garden has received a silver award in the exhibition garden category at the Ellerslie International Flower Show. Designed to celebrate the diversity of the city, the garden features more than 3000 native and South Pacific ... More >>
Manukau Mayor on the national stadium proposal
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 4:11 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says he has a strong preference for the waterfront site over the Eden Park option, subject to satisfactory analysis of its engineering challenges, and appropriate examination of its economic, urban design and environmental ... More >>
Tenders called for recycling facility
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 11:24 am | Manukau City Council
Auckland took another step to reduce waste to landfill after Auckland and Manukau city councils endorsed the release of tender documents for a “build, own and operate” materials recovery facility (MRF). More >>
Council Urges Ratepayers To Apply For Rebates
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 4:17 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council wants more people to apply for the central government-funded rates rebate to reduce their Manukau city rates bill. To date, more than 2000 successful applications have been lodged with another 600 in process. However, council believes ... More >>
New site for national stadium being put forward
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 4:16 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says the ideal location for a national stadium is a site in Wiri owned by the Crown which presents none of the difficulties confronting the waterfront and Eden Park options. More >>