Manukau City Council - Latest News [Page 34]
Job opportunity could be life saving
Sunday, 30 July 2006, 11:41 am | Manukau City Council
Summer employment at city pools is being offered to people on benefits who successfully complete a 12 week introductory lifeguard course. In addition to learning water-safety skills, participants will be taught career planning, communication skills, drug and ... More >>
Have your say on rural growth and development
Friday, 28 July 2006, 3:13 pm | Manukau City Council
With an additional 7000 people arriving each year, Manukau is one of the fastest growing cities in New Zealand, and the pressure to accommodate more people and more businesses is particularly evident in rural areas. More >>
Police Deserve Strong Community Support
Friday, 28 July 2006, 11:17 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says the Counties Manukau Police are wrongly being criticised over the length of the Kahui twins inquiry and should instead be praised for being meticulous and following correct legal procedure. More >>
Arts in the City Update 31 July - 6 August
Friday, 28 July 2006, 10:05 am | Manukau City Council
This exhibition previewed at the Tattoonesia Tattoo convention in 2005 in Moorea, Tahiti, followed by showings in Milan and Auckland City. Now Manukau residents get a chance to see this outstanding exhibition which focuses on the art of ta moki, ... More >>
Funky new mural greets visitors to OMAC SoundHouse
Friday, 28 July 2006, 12:37 am | Manukau City Council
A funky music-inspired mural now greets visitors to SoundHouse, Otara Music Art Centre’s music and media technology studio. Designed by Manukau artist Terry Klavenes, the hand-drawn mural adorns OMAC’s reception, leading up the stairway and through to ... More >>
Library system excels at national computer awards
Monday, 24 July 2006, 2:07 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau’s library system won two categories in the finals of the Computerworld Excellence Awards 2006 announced last Friday night. Manukau operates library systems software in a consortium arrangement with several other Councils in the region. More >>
Help Develop a 'Master Plan' for Beachlands
Monday, 24 July 2006, 9:33 am | Manukau City Council
Beachlands residents are being asked to share their vision and ideas on the possible future growth and development of the Beachlands study area at a workshop next month. More >>
New Tiriti committee culmination of proud record
Friday, 21 July 2006, 4:18 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau city’s national leadership on consultation with, and inclusion of, its Maori communities was acknowledged at a powhiri marking the inaugural meeting of Manukau City Council’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi Committee yesterday (20 July 2006). More >>
Step Forward For Manukau’s Public Transport
Thursday, 20 July 2006, 5:03 pm | Manukau City Council
The new Manurewa interchange is a significant step forward for public transport in Manukau, Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says. More >>
Don't Ignore The Signs
Wednesday, 19 July 2006, 10:58 am | Manukau City Council
Proposed changes to rules for temporary advertising signs have been largely ignored by the public. More >>
Korero mai – its Maori Language Week
Monday, 17 July 2006, 1:27 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Libraries will be celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori - Maori Language Week in the last week of July. Aimed at promoting and encouraging the use of Aotearoa’s original language, Te Reo Maori, the week’s stimulating activities and promotions ... More >>
Advisory panel signals focus on built environment
Thursday, 13 July 2006, 12:35 am | Manukau City Council
Developers and builders throughout Manukau now have access to free architectural and urban design advice and expertise following the appointment of Manukau City Council’s urban design panel. More >>
Discover your creative side with Arts in the City
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 4:52 pm | Manukau City Council
The latest edition of Manukau’s ‘Arts in the City” catalogue is now available providing opportunities for everyone, from preschoolers through to the more mature amongst us, to discover the artist within, learn something new and get inspired. More >>
Flat Bush Confirmed as Preferred Town Centre Name
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 11:18 am | Manukau City Council
Flat Bush has been confirmed as the preferred name for Manukau’s newest town centre by Manukau City Council’s Hearings Committee. The decision follows the hearing of public submissions today. More >>
Manukau Water Steps Out
Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 4:46 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Water Limited took its first steps as the city’s stand-alone manager and operator of the city’s water and wastewater services and assets this week. On Friday afternoon (30 June) Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis and Manukau Water Limited chairman ... More >>
Historic Milestone In Manukau Governance
Friday, 30 June 2006, 5:19 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council demonstrated its commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi last night with the appointment of four Taura Here representatives to Manukau’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi Committee. More >>
Motorway Connection, Rail Link Will Transform City
Friday, 30 June 2006, 11:55 am | Manukau City Council
Construction of the Manukau Motorway Extension and rail link will transform the Manukau city centre, Sir Barry Curtis says. Prime Minister Helen Clark, Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis, Transport Minister Annette King and Transit Chief Executive Rick van ... More >>
National Accolade For Manukau Facility
Thursday, 29 June 2006, 12:42 am | Manukau City Council
The Property Council of New Zealand has confirmed what most people in Clendon already know: Te Matariki - Clendon Community Centre and Library is a fantastic facility. More >>
Matariki Star Waka sculpture blessed at dawn
Monday, 26 June 2006, 3:41 pm | Manukau City Council
There was a collective gasp, then spontaneous applause as the Star Waka sculpture at Manukau City Council’s Te Matariki Clendon Community Centre and Library was publicly lit for the first time during a blessing ceremony at dawn this morning (Monday June ... More >>
Manukau Matters
Monday, 26 June 2006, 10:26 am | Manukau City Council
The first edition of “Manukau Matters”, the city-wide publication to improve council communication to Manukau city residents, will be delivered to nearly 100,000 letterboxes on 1 and 2 July. More >>