Manukau City Council
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Manukau is young, vibrant and colourful. It has a history of growth that is unprecedented in New Zealand. In population terms Manukau is the fastest growing city. It is also home to over 165 different ethnic groups and is the most diverse and multi-cultural urban environment. We also have the largest MÄÂ?ori and Pacific communities. Our business community is dynamic and expanding rapidly. We consistently have the highest economic growth rate of any large city in the country. For visitors and tourists, our diverse attractions include unique cultural festivals, exciting and colourful markets, a stunning range of scenery, an award-winning amusement park.
MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council last night adopted a smoke-free areas policy.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is hoping a new agreement with Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) will mean tertiary education can start being offered in the city centre from 2011.
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MANUKAU CITY — The road into Kawakawa Bay that has been blocked by a major landslip will reopen at midday on Friday.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council’s booklet of guidelines entitled “Restoring Our Native Plants” has won New Zealand Recreation Association’s highly commended award in the Outstanding Research, Planning and Policy Award 2008 category.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau Leisure Services Ltd’s (MLSL) commitment to offering outstanding facilities to people of Manukau has been recognised by a prestigious industry award.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau mayor Len Brown will return to work at the Civic Centre on Monday 22 September after being given the all-clear by doctors.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council’s Policy and Activities Committee resolved that the use of private security guards to enhance community safety patrols in Manukau be considered as part of the 2009/19 Long Term Council Community Plan.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau residents can now get a better understanding of the role played by parks in urban life.
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MANUKAU CITY — Recycling volumes have increased by 27 per cent in Manukau following the introduction of the new recycling service.
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MANUKAU CITY — Work will begin tomorrow to prepare the Kawakawa Bay landslip site for removing 2000 cubic metres of earth above the road.
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MANUKAU CITY — Plans to remove a major landslip at Kawakawa Bay and reopen the road will be finalised within the next few days.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Acting Manukau Mayor Gary Troup says the killing of a police officer and wounding of another in Mangere East this morning is a despicable act which is condemned by the residents of this city.
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MANUKAU CITY — The road blocked by a major landslip at Kawakawa Bay could be open within two to three weeks.
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MANUKAU CITY — With the recent triumphs of Scott Dixon, Valerie Vili and the De La Salle College 1st XV, has this been the best period ever for Counties Manukau sporting achievement? Acting Manukau Mayor Gary Troup says that’s arguably the case.
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MANUKAU CITY — Significant new cracks have appeared in the cliff-side land at 116 Clovelly Road, indicating substantial new movement since yesterday.
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AUCKLAND — Secondary school students from across Auckland took to the stage on Friday night for the finals of this years Manukau Secondary Schools Performing Arts Awards Stand Up! Stand Out!
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MANUKAU CITY — Another by-election begins for the Otara Community Board with two candidates in the running to be elected to a board member position.
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MANUKAU CITY — Acting Manukau Mayor Gary Troup says the outstanding examples of business success revealed at the 2008 Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Awards highlight the strength of the local economy.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is concerned about the number of people who are walking along the Eastern Beach foreshore, disregarding the danger of the cliff slumping to the ground.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council’s Policy and Activities Committee today released existing LTCCP funds of $1.547 million for architectural design drawings, quantity surveyor estimates and project management and other professional services for the Papatoetoe Recreation Ground and Multi-use Facility project.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is warning that the public must stay away from the foreshore and cordoned-off area at Clovelly Road, where part of the cliff face is crumbling between the properties at 114 and 118 Clovelly Road.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is warning that the public must stay away from the foreshore and cordoned-off area at Clovelly Road, where part of the cliff face is crumbling between the properties at 114 and 188 Clovelly Road.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is warning the public to stay well clear of the cordoned off area between 114 and 118 Clovelly Road, Bucklands Beach because of a dangerous slip.
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MANUKAU CITY — Movement of the landslip at Kawakawa Bay is continuing and is still considered very dangerous.
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AUCKLAND — The landslip just north of Kawakawa Bay is still moving and continues to be a major risk.
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AUCKLAND — A total of six properties in Kawakawa Bay have now been deemed unsafe for residents to live in because of the danger posed by a major landslip.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council congratulates Superintendent Mike Bush on his appointment as Counties Manukau Police district commander.
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MANUKAU CITY — Three properties in Kawakawa Bay have been deemed unsafe for residents to live in because of the danger posed by a major landslip.
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MANUKAU CITY — A public meeting is being held at Kawakawa Bay tonight at 7.30pm to update the community on a major slip.
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MANUKAU CITY — Kawakawa-Clevedon Road just north of Kawakawa Bay will remain closed overnight following a slip on Sunday.
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AUCKLAND — Southern access to Kawakawa Bay has been restored following a slip on Kawakawa-Orere Road last night.
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AUCKLAND — Continued movement of a major slip has closed the main road into Kawakawa Bay.
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MANUKAU CITY — Drivers are being warned there may be major delays on the main road into Kawakawa Bay so they should avoid using it unless travel is essential.
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MANUKAU CITY — A major new event for car enthusiasts and motor racing fans has been announced for this Labour Weekend.
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MANUKAU CITY — More than 437 teens took part in Manukau Libraries’ annual teen reading programme Manix2.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau city is very proud of Valerie Vili’s gold medal winning effort at the Beijing Olympic Games, Acting Mayor of Manukau Arthur Anae says.
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MANUKAU CITY — Repairs to the pipeline have been made.
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MANUKAU CITY — Customers who require water urgently can get water from water tankers that are roaming the affected area and that are based at the Redoubt Road entry to Totara Park and at the Pony Club on Redoubt Road.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council contractors are working to clear a slip which has caused major damage to Redoubt Road.
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MANUKAU CITY — Acting Manukau Mayor Arthur Anae says news of another tragedy in Manurewa must not discourage community efforts to combat violence and crime.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau city doesn’t need ATMs in licensed premises that have gaming machines and opposition to any such moves will be signalled to the Minister of Internal Affairs.
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MANUKAU CITY — Students from Manukau secondary schools, private training establishments and alternative education providers come together next week to discuss topics affecting the city’s youth at the Converse 08 – Manukau Youth Voices summit.
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MANUKAU CITY — A major slip has partially blocked the main road into Kawakawa Bay, Manukau city, and another seventeen slips came down overnight on the road between Kawakawa Bay and Orere Point.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is welcoming the closure of ‘Our Local’ tavern in Manurewa for a week, saying it sends a strong message that outlets selling alcohol need to act responsibly.
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MANUKAU CITY — Efu Koka has been elected as the new Otara ward councillor with a total of 1542 votes.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau dog owners are being urged to reregister their pets before 31 July to avoid potential fines and fees of more than $645.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau’s inorganic collection begins next week and residents are being reminded they are responsible for keeping their neighbourhood looking tidy.
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MANUKAU CITY — The winners in the inaugural Bernard Gadd Memorial Poetry Prize were announced at a Montana Poetry Week celebration held at Howick Library on Friday.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council’s Grants and Events Funding Sub-Committee last week allocated a total of $454,848.70 from its Community Facilities Partnership scheme.
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MANUKAU CITY — Making the Auckland region the hub of Rugby World Cup 2011 would have major spin-offs for Manukau, says Manukau City Council.
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MANUKAU CITY — A new free email newsletter that let’s subscribers know what’s new in their library is proving popular.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau residents are being thanked for how well they’ve responded to the city’s new recycling service.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau mayor Len Brown has been discharged from hospital and is continuing to recuperate from heart bypass surgery at home.
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MANUKAU CITY — Dogs are looking for responsible owners to give them a good home following a recent amnesty.
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MANUKAU CITY — The new Manukau university campus is a big step towards getting better qualifications for more of the city’s young people, Acting Manukau Mayor Gary Troup says.
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MANUKAU CITY — Electors of the Otara ward are encouraged to vote in this month’s by-election as they begin receiving their papers in the mail from Tuesday 8 July.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council’s free Arts in the City Term 3 and 4 catalogue, a guide to citywide events, exhibitions and programmes is now available from Manukau arts centres and libraries.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau Leisure Services Ltd has appointed Brett Jude as chief executive officer.
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MANUKAU CITY — The Manukau City Council has granted six months leave of absence to mayor Len Brown who is recovering from heart bypass surgery.
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MANUKAU CITY — The team at Manukau Leisure Services has put together an exciting range of fun activities guaranteed to keep the youngsters entertained during the July school holidays.
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MANUKAU CITY — Recycling “detectives” will be making sure rubbish or plastic bags aren’t in Manukau’s new recycling wheelie bins.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau mayor Len Brown is now in a stable condition in Auckland Hospital’s intensive care unit and is progressing well.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau Libraries’ annual teen reading programme Manix2 makes a welcome return this week.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau residents will see a 4.9 per cent increase in their rates following the Manukau City Council’s adoption of its 2008/09 Annual Plan.
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MANUKAU CITY — The fine for parking illegally in a Mobility Parking space without displaying a permit will increase from $40 to $150.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau mayor Len Brown has suffered a setback in his recovery from heart surgery in Auckland Hospital and is now in a critical condition in Intensive Care.
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MANUKAU CITY — The Manukau community needs to come together and be united in an ongoing response to recent violence, Acting Manukau Mayor Gary Troup says.
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PAPAKURA — Graduates of the First Chapters – Ng Whanga Tuatahi writing programme will celebrate and reflect on their achievements at The Sir Edmund Hillary Library in Papakura on Wednesday 18 June.
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MANUKAU CITY — Local schools celebrated Arbor Day last week by planting 200 trees at various Manukau City Council reserves.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is progressing work on Beachlands-Maraetai coastal walkway, and is aware of concerns raised by some groups of people.
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MANUKAU CITY — Residents of Manukau have eagerly taken to the new outdoor fitness equipment recently installed in Meadowland Park.
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MANUKAU CITY — Residents of Manukau have eagerly taken to the new outdoor fitness equipment recently installed in Meadowland Park.
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MANUKAU CITY — Acting Manukau Mayor Gary Troup has had a meeting with Counties Manukau Police to discuss crime prevention measures after the murder of Navtej Singh in Manurewa last weekend.
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MANUKAU CITY — A fine of $30,000 handed out to an experienced property developer sends a message that it is important to keep to plans on building consents, says Manukau City Council.
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MANUKAU CITY — 11 candidates are standing in the race to win the Otara ward by-election.
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MANUKAU CITY — “Firstly I would like to thank you all for coming.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau residents can sign-up to a new free email newsletter to find out whats new in their library.
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AUCKLAND — Manukau’s acting mayor Gary Troup expresses his regret at the passing of former Auckland mayor Colin Kay today.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau mayor Len Brown is making good progress following heart bypass surgery at Auckland Hospital.
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AUCKLAND — The Mayor of Manukau, Len Brown, has undergone major heart bypass surgery at Auckland Hospital this morning.
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AUCKLAND CITY — The condition of Len Brown, Mayor of Manukau, remains stable today, following a heart attack on Saturday night.
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AUCKLAND CITY — The Mayor of Manukau Len Brown has been admitted to Auckland Hospital following a heart attack while attending the Pacific Music Awards in Manukau last night.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council last night decided Manukau residents will continue to pay a fixed wastewater charge, which will increase over four years, while community groups and business customers should pay a mix of a fixed charge and a price per cubic metre of water used.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau mayor Len Brown says Scott Dixon’s triumph in the Indianapolis 500 shows yet again how world champions can come out of Manukau.
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MANUKAU CITY — Claims that Manukau’s new rail station will be a long walk from buses are wrong, Manukau City Council says.
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AUCKLAND — Manukau Mayor Len Brown is congratulating police on their fine work over the last six months to make inroads into local drug and gang operations.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau’s Pacific Island Advisory Committee has elected Mrs Tupou Manapori as its new chairperson, and Mr Vui Kelemete Vitale as deputy chairperson.
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MANUKAU CITY — More than 100,000 yellow and green recycling wheelie bins start being delivered to Manukau homes and schools this week.
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AUCKLAND — Manukau mayor Len Brown is deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic deaths of six Elim Christian College students and a teacher while river canyoning in the central North Island yesterday.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council has welcomed the decision of the Government to not allow the CPPIB partial takeover proposal for Auckland International Airport Limited.
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AUCKLAND — Three city councils for the Auckland region, plus a Greater Auckland Council is the option contained in the Manukau City Council’s draft submission to the Royal Commission of Inquiry on Auckland Governance.
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MANUKAU CITY — Do you know someone whose volunteer work in your community deserves official recognition? It’s time for another round of Manukau City Council Community Boards’ Volunteer Awards.
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MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council has received positive feedback from members of Parliament after its submission on the government’s new anti-graffiti Bill.
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MANUKAU CITY — One of the most popular social networking sites used in New Zealand is the inspiration behind an amazing new exhibition at Manukau City Council’s Fresh Gallery Otara.
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MANUKAU CITY — Major changes to Manukau’s recycling collection will make a big contribution to New Zealand’s efforts to reduce waste, Mayor Len Brown says.
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MANUKAU CITY — A unique organisation in the history of New Zealand local government – Manukau City Council’s Te Tiriti O Waitangi Committee – will present its first annual report at a hui a iwi on Wednesday 26 March.
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MANUKAU CITY — A decision on whether Manukau City Council should officially fly the Tino Rangatiratanga flag has been delayed pending the development of a comprehensive report on a flag flying policy for the council.
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MANUKAU CITY — The number of spaces for park and ride at the Papatoetoe train station have been doubled.
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AUCKLAND — At an extraordinary meeting this afternoon (Tuesday 11 March ), Manukau City Council decided to affirm its position of 13 December not to support the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) offer, or its amended proposal, and to vote against it.
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MANUKAU CITY — Ignoring a notice to fix for un-consented building works has proven costly for owners of a Pakuranga property.
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