Manukau City Council - Latest News [Page 5]
Health warning: Tiraumea Reserve, Pakuranga
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 11:24 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council is warning visitors to Tiraumea Reserve in Pakuranga of a potential health hazard. People are advised not to handle any dead or dying birds, avoid bird droppings, and not to feed birds in the reserve, following a confirmation of infection ... More >>
Planning underway for Flat Bush stage two
Saturday, 3 October 2009, 12:50 pm | Manukau City Council
Work is now underway on detailed plans for the second stage of Flat Bush – New Zealand’s largest new town. More >>
PIAC supports relief efforts for tsunami victims
Friday, 2 October 2009, 12:13 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau’s Pacific Island Advisory Committee has expressed grief and sympathy for the victims of the devastating tsunami that struck Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga. Manukau is home to one of the largest Samoan and Tongan populations in New Zealand. More >>
Pacific Tsunami: Manukau appeals for cash donation
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 12:52 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council has set up a relief fund to collect cash donations for tsunami relief work in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga. Manukau Mayor Len Brown is appealing to local businesses and Manukau residents to donate generously. Donations can be ... More >>
Flying 50 street race for Manukau city centre
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 4:29 pm | Manukau City Council
Classic cars will be racing through Manukau city centre streets as part of the Full Throttle event this Labour Weekend. Full Throttle has confirmed that the Flying 50 Street Race, which stars British and European classic cars, will be on Saturday 24 ... More >>
Thoughts with victims of Pacific tsunami: Manukau
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 1:54 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Len Brown says the thoughts of the people of Manukau are with the families and the people of the nations affected by this morning’s earthquake and tsunami in the pacific. “It appears there have been fatalities and injuries caused by the ... More >>
Work begins on new rail station
Friday, 18 September 2009, 5:23 pm | Manukau City Council
Work on the long-awaited Manukau city centre rail link and station is now underway. Manukau Mayor Len Brown marked the official beginning of construction at a sod-turning this afternoon with Transport Minister Steven Joyce, KiwiRail Chairman Jim Bolger ... More >>
Going Full Throttle for boy racers
Friday, 11 September 2009, 2:57 pm | Manukau City Council
A free event running this Labour Weekend is aiming to turn boy racers into the next Scott Dixon. More >>
Manukau bursts with talent
Friday, 11 September 2009, 11:02 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau Festival of Arts 09 makes a welcome return, showcasing and bringing talent to Manukau in what will be one of the most exciting events on the calendar this year. More >>
Manukau reacts to Select Committee decision
Friday, 4 September 2009, 4:18 pm | Manukau City Council
Mayor of Manukau Len Brown says the findings released in the Auckland Governance Legislation Committee report today hold no real surprises but he is disappointed with some of the content. “Whilst I was encouraged that the Select Committee visited ... More >>
Skaters, help us design Flat Bush’s new skatepark
Thursday, 3 September 2009, 12:12 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council is building a new premier skatepark at Barry Curtis Park and is inviting the community, especially skaters, to provide input in the design. Isthmus Group will design the proposed skatepark based on feedback from potential ... More >>
Secondary students showcase stand out talent
Wednesday, 2 September 2009, 1:14 pm | Manukau City Council
Dance and musical talent was the winner at the 2009 Stand Up! Stand Out! Performing Arts Awards at TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau last Friday. More >>
Land deal for Manukau city centre tertiary campus
Friday, 28 August 2009, 3:18 pm | Manukau City Council
A land deal to allow the creation of a tertiary campus for 25,000 students in Manukau city centre has been approved. More >>
Council launches second bond issue
Friday, 28 August 2009, 12:33 pm | Manukau City Council
Following the demand for its first $90 million bond issue in July, Manukau City Council has decided on a further retail bond issue for $100 million. More >>
Maori seats decision a backward step
Tuesday, 25 August 2009, 10:09 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Len Brown says the government’s decision not to include seats for Maori on the new Auckland Council lacks courage. “Maori have been an integral part of the Manukau community and have made a huge contribution across the region, and ... More >>
Council seeks interest for Colin Dale Park
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 5:06 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau is a step closer to having an international motorsport venue near the Auckland airport. The council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for the development of Colin Dale Park as a venue for a wide range of motor sports and leisure activities ... More >>
Fun for the whole family at Papatoetoe Family Fest
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 3:38 pm | Manukau City Council
The Papatoetoe Family Festival on Saturday, 5 September promises a day of fun, food and entertainment for the whole family. More >>
Manukau residents give positive feedback
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 1:30 pm | Manukau City Council
Residents rate Manukau as a great place to live, work and do business, according to this year’s Citizens’ Perception Survey. More >>
Consultation on new option for Mill/Redoubt Road
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 2:28 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council has approved further consultation with the community on a roading option for the Mill/Redoubt Road corridor. More >>
Recycling increases 32 per cent
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 4:24 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau residents are proving themselves to be great recyclers, with volumes increasing 32 per cent in the first year of the new recycling service. More >>