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Learn about safety at free, fun, family event
Thursday, 23 April 2009, 11:40 am | Manukau City Council
Families in Papatoetoe have the opportunity to learn about safety during the Papatoetoe Community Safety Day on Saturday, 9 May. Parents can bring the kids along to the free event to explore the police van, watch a fire safety demonstration, or take ... More >>
Plan for better public transport and roads
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 11:33 am | Manukau City Council
Improving the roading network and making public transport a viable transport choice are the focuses of proposed spending in Manukau City Council’s 10-year plan The council is asking for public feedback on the proposed transport projects and spending ... More >>
Manukau City Council’s Council Community Plan
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 6:08 pm | Manukau City Council
More than 800 submissions have come in so far from the public to the Manukau City Council’s Long Term Council Community Plan (10-year plan). More >>
Airport Shares
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 5:36 pm | Manukau City Council
The two issues that have come to the fore in all of the community meetings that we've held in recent weeks on the Royal Commission's proposal and the government's response on Auckland governance, has been airport shares and free entry to the pools. More >>
Manukau residents to have say on Super City
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 3:36 pm | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Len Brown will host a public meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 22 April 2009) at the Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre to update the community on the government’s response to Auckland governance. More >>
NZ Post Book Awards Festival at Manukau Libraries
Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 10:13 am | Manukau City Council
As part of the 2009 New Zealand Post Book Awards, Manukau Libraries celebrate the country’s best writers of childrens and young adult stories with a number of events including a scavenger hunt, an author tour, an amazing race and special story times. More >>
Manukau to make street prostitution illegal
Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 9:37 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council’s policy and activities committee last night decided to recommend to council a working party recommendation seeking amendments to the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 (PRA) to make street prostitution illegal. More >>
1920s Manurewa bridge demolished for replacement
Thursday, 9 April 2009, 1:59 pm | Manukau City Council
The old Beaumonts Bridge on Great South Road in Manurewa was demolished last weekend following the opening of a new, safer bridge. More >>
Official recognition for volunteers in Manukau
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 3:25 pm | Manukau City Council
Hard work in Manukau is about to be recognised as the nominations open for the 2009 round of Community Board Volunteer Awards on Tuesday, 14 April 2009. More >>
Curtis: Opening event at Barry Curtis Park
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 12:00 pm | Manukau City Council
Sir Barry Curtis' speech from the opening event at Barry Curtis Park held on Sunday, 5 April 2009. More >>
Mayor greets government decision with caution
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 2:43 pm | Manukau City Council
Mayor of Manukau, Len Brown, has greeted the government’s decision on the future of Auckland’s governance with caution. More >>
Manukau residents feel part of a close community
Monday, 6 April 2009, 2:58 pm | Manukau City Council
Results released from the 2008 Quality of Life survey show that Manukau is a tight-knit and thriving community and that residents are happier with life in general. A close community is what makes life so good for 89 per cent of residents who rate their ... More >>
Letter to Manukau - Drug Summit, Super-city
Monday, 6 April 2009, 10:12 am | Manukau City Council
On Friday we held the second drugs summit in Manukau. In particular we've asked the young people of the city to participate and contribute to how we as a community respond to this important issue. More >>
Couple cop fine for illegal building work
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 11:16 am | Manukau City Council
A Manukau couple has been fined a total of $12,000 for carrying out extensive building works without a building consent. Property owners Mr Macsood Hussain and Mrs Sudheshni Chetty pleaded guilty at the Manukau District Court to offences under the Building ... More >>
Manukau to talk ‘Super City’ at public meeting
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 10:30 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau Mayor Len Brown is giving the Manukau community a chance to have their say on the Royal Commission’s recommendations on Auckland governance at public meetings planned for next week. The Royal Commission report recommends that Auckland effectively ... More >>
Results proof of recycling success
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 11:57 am | Manukau City Council
Almost 100 per cent of the material that Manukau residents put in their recycling bins will be recycled, Manukau City Council says. Recent media reports that gave the impression Visy, the company that processes Auckland and Manukau’s recycling, ... More >>
Winners of “All Eyes on Manukau” announced
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 10:09 am | Manukau City Council
The winner of Manukau Libraries’ inaugural teen photo competition “All Eyes on Manukau” is 16-year-old Stephan Vermuelen from Botany. More >>
Fly, soar, swoop at Manukau Libraries
Monday, 30 March 2009, 10:40 am | Manukau City Council
Up, Up and Away is the theme for Manukau Libraries’ April school holiday programme. Aimed at primary school children, each library will be holding activities inspired by things that fly, soar and swoop including planes, birds and superheroes. More >>
Manukau mayor disappointed with Ak recommendations
Friday, 27 March 2009, 2:33 pm | Manukau City Council
Mayor of Manukau, Len Brown, says the recommendations from the Royal Commission’s Inquiry into Auckland Governance are significant and whilst they provide opportunities for the region, some of the recommendations are disappointing for Manukau. “The ... More >>
Free Ranger Walk and Talk tours
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 11:07 am | Manukau City Council
Manukau City Council Parks is offering residents the chance to experience some of the city’s most beautiful autumn landscapes with free Ranger Walk and Talk tours. There are two tours in April. More >>