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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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