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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. 

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Council 7 Mar 2008
Council reduces proposed rates increase

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is proposing a rates increase of 4.9 per cent for 2008/09, down from the 5.9 per cent set out in its Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP).

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Waste 7 Mar 2008
Council consults on wastewater tariff structure

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is going to the community to find out what the city’s ratepayers think about options for wastewater tariffs.

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Waste 5 Mar 2008
Recycle your old appliances

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau residents are being encouraged to drop off their old appliances for recycling at a special day in East Tamaki this Saturday.

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Council 4 Mar 2008
Mayor congratulates Manukau success story

MANUKAU CITY —  Manukau Mayor Len Brown is congratulating the leader of one of the city’s successful companies for his recognition in the World Class New Zealander Awards.

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Business 22 Feb 2008
Pacific Trade opportunity for Manukau businesses

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau companies are being given the opportunity to find new markets for their products at the Pacific Trade Expo in March.

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Crime 15 Feb 2008
Anti tagging legislation welcomed

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is welcoming the Government’s new national anti tagging strategy, “Stop Tagging Our Place”, to be launched in Clendon today.

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Community 9 Feb 2008
Communities contribute positively

MANUKAU CITY — This month, CAYAD (Community Action Youth and Drugs) will host the inaugural Celebrating Success awards.

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Council 7 Feb 2008
Council decides against site purchase for tertiary campus

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council today (Thursday) decided not to go ahead with the purchase of a site near Manukau’s CBD, intended for a tertiary campus for Auckland University of Technology (AUT).

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Building 5 Feb 2008
Large fines for illegal building work

MANUKAU CITY — Fines and costs of more than $31,000 for illegal building work on a Papatoetoe house are a serious reminder that owners and builders must get council consent, says Manukau City Council.

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Pets 1 Feb 2008
Snow White owner prosecuted for dog attack

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council welcomes the successful prosecution of Snow White’s owner for a dog attack in Papatoetoe last June.

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Crime 30 Jan 2008
Joint effort needed to combat gang violence in Manukau

MANUKAU CITY — A community and multi agency response is the most effective means of dealing with the inter-gang violence that erupted in Manukau city last night.

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Books 30 Jan 2008
Children zip back to past to celebrate completion of reading challenge

MANUKAU CITY — More than 800 Manukau children took a trip back in time last week to celebrate completing Manukau Libraries’ Zip to the Past, Zap to the Future Summer Reading Challenge.

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Business 18 Jan 2008
Manukau business congratulated for extraordinary success

Manukau Mayor Len Brown is congratulating Villa Maria for another extraordinary year of success that saw its long list of awards grow even further.

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Festival 16 Jan 2008
Celebrating whanau theme for Waitangi Day 2008

MANUKAU CITY — Celebrating whanau diversity will be the theme for the Auckland region’s largest commemorative event for Waitangi Day, held at Manukau city’s Hayman Park on 6 February.

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Deaths 11 Jan 2008
Passing of Sir Edmund Hillary

Mayor of Manukau Len Brown has offered his condolences to the family of Sir Edmund Hillary, following his death today, aged 88.

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Aviation 18 Dec 2007
Council opposes Auckland International Airport takeover offer

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council has signalled its opposition to the CPPIB partial takeover proposal for Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL).

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Gardening 18 Dec 2007
Overwhelming interest in new flower show for Auckland

MANUKAU CITY — Interest in a replacement event for the Ellerslie International Flower Show from potential event organisers, sponsors, exhibitors and the community has resulted in Manukau City Council and the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) considering options for the future.

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Maori 12 Dec 2007
First female deputy chair for treaty committee

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council’s Tiriti O Waitangi Committee has elected its first female deputy chair, Julie Wade.

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Building 12 Dec 2007
Trio fined for illegal building work

MANUKAU CITY — Three Manukau residents have been fined a total of $7116 for an illegal addition to a house.

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Crime 11 Dec 2007
Shoppers reminded to keep an eye on their handbags

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council’s Safe Communities team coordinates crime prevention, reduction and intervention programmes throughout the city.

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Food 10 Dec 2007
Shops closed in food premise clean up

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council has closed four food premises in two weeks as part of the ongoing focus on businesses putting their customers’ health at risk.

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Education 3 Dec 2007
Council proposes joint venture for new tertiary campus in Manukau

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is proposing a joint venture, council controlled organisation (CCO), to help establish a new tertiary campus in the city centre.

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Gambling 29 Nov 2007
Manukau recommends continuous sinking lid policy for gambling venues

MANUKAU CITY — The number of gambling venues and machines in Manukau city looks set to fall following a decision by the Manukau City Council’s Policy and Activities Committee today (29.11.07) The committee will recommend to full council on 13 December that a review of the Manukau City Gambling Venue Policy be adopted.

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Fashion 29 Nov 2007
Classic black big winner at this year’s Villa Maria Cult-Couture Awards

MANUKAU CITY — Black was the colour of the night at the annual Villa Maria Cult-Couture design awards last Saturday night with two of the top awards going to variations on the classic black dress.

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Council 27 Nov 2007
Manukau city wins three international awards

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau city won a global award for Heritage Management at the International Awards for Liveable Communities.

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News 27 Nov 2007
Quality of life report

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau is set to become the country’s second largest city within the next few years, with a new report, just released, showing that economic and population growth are two key factors for the city to address.

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Books 27 Nov 2007
Zip to the past, Zap to the future with Manukau’s Summer Reading Challenge

MANUKAU CITY — ‘Zip to the past, Zap to the Future…read and go places’ is the theme for Manukau Libraries Summer Reading Challenge, designed to keep youngsters reading in the coming school holidays.

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Community 27 Nov 2007
Take time-out to remember lost loved ones this Christmas at Manukau Memorial Gardens

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau Memorial Gardens invite residents to take time-out during the Christmas rush to remember and reflect on those loved ones who won’t be with them during the festive season.

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Crime 27 Nov 2007
Crime Watch groups working together for a safer Manukau

MANUKAU CITY — Crime watch groups from across the city have agreed to work together in the fight against crime with the formation of the Manukau District Crime Watch Patrol Trust.

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Council 23 Nov 2007
Manukau City finalist in international awards

MANUKAU CITY — A team of Manukau City Council presenters is currently in London to present at the Liveable Communities Awards 2007.

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Swimming 23 Nov 2007
Summer checks of popular swimming spots throughout Manukau for the season have started again.

AUCKLAND — People can check the water quality at their local beach online before going swimming or collecting.

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Alcohol 21 Nov 2007
Mayor welcomes Lion Nathan’s return to Manukau

MANUKAU CITY — Lion Nathan’s choice of East Tamaki as the site for its new brewery is a huge endorsement of Manukau’s economic potential, Manukau Mayor Len Brown says.

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Aviation 20 Nov 2007
Auckland International Airport director appointments

AUCKLAND — Manukau City Council welcomes the appointment of its nominee John Brabazon to the Auckland International Airport Limited board of directors.

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Food 20 Nov 2007
Immediate closure for unsafe Manukau food premises

MANUKAU CITY — Food premises in Manukau that get an E grade will be immediately closed by Manukau City Council.

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Gardening 19 Nov 2007
Manukau responds to Ellerslie flower show decision

AUCKLAND — Manukau Mayor Len Brown says it is disappointing the decision has been made to move the Ellerslie International Flower Show out of the Auckland region.

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Aviation 16 Nov 2007
CPPIB offer forAuckland International Airport Ltd

AUCKLAND — Manukau City Council will be considering how to respond to the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board’s (CPPIB) takeover offer over the next few months, Mayor Len Brown says.

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Council 15 Nov 2007
Drive to clear backlog of incomplete resource consents

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council is calling on people whose resource consent applications have been on hold for more than six months to send in missing information.

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Gardening 13 Nov 2007
Manukau’s performance garden wins gold at Ellerslie Flower Show

AUCKLAND CITY — Manukau City Council’s performance garden has won a gold award at the Ellerslie International Flower Show.

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Council 13 Nov 2007
Manukau Mayor Len Brown pays tribute to Sir Lloyd Elsmore

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau Mayor Len Brown has paid tribute to the late Sir Lloyd Elsmore, O.B.E.,J.P., the former mayor of Manukau who passed away yesterday aged 94.

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Council 9 Nov 2007
Mayoral Town Hall Meetings next week

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau mayor Len Brown is delighted with the success of his first mayoral town hall meetings at Papatoetoe and Orere Point, with more than 100 residents, in total, turning out to share their views and listen to the mayor’s thoughts on the issues affecting the city.

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Aviation 8 Nov 2007
Manukau City Council to retain airport shareholding

AUCKLAND — Manukau City Council has voted unanimously to retain its Auckland International Airport Limited shareholding.

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Aviation 8 Nov 2007
Takeover offer for Auckland International Airport Limited

AUCKLAND — Manukau City Council has yet to decide its response to the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board’s (CPPIB) announcement of a partial takeover offer for Auckland International Airport Limited.

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Council 1 Nov 2007
Manukau leaders have wide range of experience

MANUKAU CITY — A mixture of seasoned councillors and new faces will take leadership roles in the new Manukau City Council governance structure agreed to by the council on Tuesday night (30 October 2007).

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Aviation 31 Oct 2007
Auckland International Airport Limited shares

AUCKLAND — Manukau City Council respects the Auckland International Airport board’s decision to cease its discussions relating to the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board’s (CPPIB) indicative proposal to buy a controlling stake in the airport.

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Council 30 Oct 2007
New governance model for Manukau City Council

MANUKAU CITY — Improved council leadership, accountability and responsiveness are key elements of a reorganisation of the governance structure at Manukau City Council, which has done away with monthly committee meetings, replacing them with more frequent meetings of the council as a “committee of the whole.”

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Council 24 Oct 2007
Mayoral Town Hall Meetings next week

MANUKAU CITY — People of Manukau will get an opportunity to meet their new mayor, Len Brown, in informal meetings next week.

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Building 5 Oct 2007
Agreement signing a significant step in development of Flat Bush town centre

A newly negotiated agreement signals another stake in the ground for the development of a vital and exciting new hub for the town of Flat Bush and the surrounding areas.

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Council 5 Oct 2007
Deal to create NZ’s newest town centre

MANUKAU CITY — One of New Zealand’s biggest development deals announced today will see the creation of the new town centre of Flat Bush in Manukau.

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Council 26 Sep 2007
Injury free celebrates international day of older persons

MANUKAU CITY — Injury Free Counties Manukau, in partnership with Manukau City Council, is celebrating United Nations International Day of Older Persons with the launch of a Pasifika calendar at Mangere Town Centre on Monday, 1 October.

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Council 21 Sep 2007
Manukau mayor defends CEO

MANUKAU CITY — As Mayor of Manukau, I am appalled that a mayoral candidate and sitting councillor, in the run up to the local government elections in Manukau, has cast very serious but false allegations about our highly regarded Manukau City Council Chief Executive, Leigh Auton.

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Council 19 Sep 2007
Council reserves response on Auckland Airport

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council will wait for the CPP Investment Board’s formal proposal for a stake in Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL), before deciding any possible response.

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Council 19 Sep 2007
Mayor Sir Barry Curtis pays tribute to Councillor Neil Morrison

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says the sudden death of Councillor Neil Morrison today is a tragic loss.

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Council 19 Sep 2007
Political Survey Not Council’s

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council has received several complaints from the public about a research company conducting a telephone poll in the city asking people if they know who the Mayoral candidates are and who they are going to vote for.

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Council 6 Sep 2007
Wairoa plan change upheld

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council’s Hearings Committee has decided to generally uphold the district plan change which allows for the creation of the Wairoa River Maritime Village.

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Council 3 Sep 2007
Water charges to be included in rates rebates calculations

MANUKAU CITY — More people could be eligible for rates rebates following a Manukau City Council decision to extend the rates rebate scheme.

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Aviation 31 Aug 2007
Manukau consultation on shares to go ahead

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council will continue with community consultation about its shareholding in Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL).

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Entertainment 31 Aug 2007
Manukau’s spring school holiday programme offers something for everyone

MANUKAU CITY — Spring break is just around the corner and Manukau Leisure Services Ltd has put together an exciting range of fun activities to keep the kids entertained.

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Council 30 Aug 2007
Council welcomes Rating Inquiry Report

MANUKAU CITY — The Government-commissioned Rating Inquiry Report is a timely beginning to find appropriate solutions for local government funding, according to Manukau City Council Finance Director David Foster The review panel yesterday released a 300-page report containing 96 recommendations, and it will take some time to analyse the reasoning and explanations behind the recommendations.

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Council 30 Aug 2007
Manukau will not accept ARC decision on proposed zone change in Mangere

MANUKAU CITY — Sir Barry Curtis says the Auckland Regional Council, in deciding to reject part of Manukau City’s proposed extension of the Metropolitan Urban Limit, has effectively pre-judged the issue and unnecessarily interfered with established statutory land-use decision making processes.

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