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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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Health 26 Sep 2008
Manukau encourages smoke-free public places

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council last night adopted a smoke-free areas policy.

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Education 25 Sep 2008
New agreement to get tertiary education in Manukau city centre

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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Council 24 Sep 2008
Kawakawa Bay road to reopen on Friday

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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Books 19 Sep 2008
Book wins award

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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Community 19 Sep 2008
Otara Leisure Centre wins top award

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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Council 19 Sep 2008
Manukau Mayor Len Brown returns to work after illness

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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Council 19 Sep 2008
Manukau to consider community safety patrols

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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Council 18 Sep 2008
Book highlights the role of parks in urban life

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau residents can now get a better understanding of the role played by parks in urban life.

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Waste 16 Sep 2008
Big increase in recycling by Manukau residents

MANUKAU CITY — Recycling volumes have increased by 27 per cent in Manukau following the introduction of the new recycling service.

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Council 12 Sep 2008
Work on removing Kawakawa Bay landslip to begin tomorrow

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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News 11 Sep 2008
Plans for removing Kawakawa Bay landslip being finalised

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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Police 11 Sep 2008
Acting Manukau Mayor condemns killing of police officer

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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Traffic 10 Sep 2008
Road blocked by Kawakawa Bay landslip could reopen soon

MANUKAU CITY — The road blocked by a major landslip at Kawakawa Bay could be open within two to three weeks.

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Sport 10 Sep 2008
Best ever period for Counties Manukau sports achievement?

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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Environment 9 Sep 2008
Clovelly Road slip update

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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News 9 Sep 2008
Stand Up! Stand Out! Winners Announced

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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Council 9 Sep 2008
By-election begins for Otara Community Board

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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Business 8 Sep 2008
Acting Manukau Mayor lauds local business success

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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Council 8 Sep 2008
Clovelly Road slip update

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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Council 4 Sep 2008
Papatoetoe Sports Facility Gets Funding Approval

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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News 3 Sep 2008
Clovelly Road, Bucklands Beach Update

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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Council 3 Sep 2008
Clovelly Road, Bucklands Beach Update

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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News 2 Sep 2008
Clovelly Road, Bucklands Beach update

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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News 31 Aug 2008
Kawakawa Bay landslip update

MANUKAU CITY — Movement of the landslip at Kawakawa Bay is continuing and is still considered very dangerous.

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News 31 Aug 2008
Kawakawa Bay landslip continues to move

AUCKLAND — The landslip just north of Kawakawa Bay is still moving and continues to be a major risk.

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News 29 Aug 2008
More Kawakawa Bay properties at risk from landslip

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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Police 28 Aug 2008
Manukau city welcomes new police district commander

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council congratulates Superintendent Mike Bush on his appointment as Counties Manukau Police district commander.

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News 28 Aug 2008
Kawakawa Bay landslip causes concern for properties

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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Traffic 27 Aug 2008
Kawakawa Bay slip update: public meeting tonight

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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Traffic 25 Aug 2008
Northern access to Kawakawa Bay remains closed

MANUKAU CITY — Kawakawa-Clevedon Road just north of Kawakawa Bay will remain closed overnight following a slip on Sunday.

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Traffic 25 Aug 2008
Kawakawa Bay access restored

AUCKLAND — Southern access to Kawakawa Bay has been restored following a slip on Kawakawa-Orere Road last night.

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Traffic 24 Aug 2008
Slip closes road into Kawakawa Bay

AUCKLAND — Continued movement of a major slip has closed the main road into Kawakawa Bay.

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Traffic 22 Aug 2008
Drivers should avoid Kawakawa Bay slip area

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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Motorsport 22 Aug 2008
Major new car event to rev up Labour Weekend

MANUKAU CITY — A major new event for car enthusiasts and motor racing fans has been announced for this Labour Weekend.

Acting Mayor Arthur Anae, Kevin Hall of Counties Manukau Off-road Racing Club and Targa Event Director Peter Martin at the launch of Full Throttle on the Ormiston Road Bridge with drivers who will take part in the event.

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Books 19 Aug 2008
Manukau teens reap rewards for reading

MANUKAU CITY — More than 437 teens took part in Manukau Libraries’ annual teen reading programme Manix2.

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Olympics 17 Aug 2008
Manukau proud of Valerie Vili

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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Water 16 Aug 2008
Update Road Slip Causes Water Outage In Manukau

MANUKAU CITY — Repairs to the pipeline have been made.

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Traffic 15 Aug 2008
Update Road Slip Causes Water Outage In Manukau

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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Council 15 Aug 2008
Council working to clear road after major slip

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau City Council contractors are working to clear a slip which has caused major damage to Redoubt Road.

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News 13 Aug 2008
Acting Manukau Mayor reacts to Manurewa tragedy

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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Gambling 7 Aug 2008
Manukau committee opposes ATMs in licensed premises with gaming machines

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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Community 5 Aug 2008
Youth voices to be heard at Converse 08

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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Traffic 1 Aug 2008
Slips partially block roads, Kawakawa Bay, Orere Gorge

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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Alcohol 30 Jul 2008
Closure of tavern sends strong message

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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Council 30 Jul 2008
Efu Koka Manukaus newest councillor

MANUKAU CITY — Efu Koka has been elected as the new Otara ward councillor with a total of 1542 votes.

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Pets 28 Jul 2008
Reregister your dog by 31 July and save money

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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Waste 24 Jul 2008
Manukaus inorganic collection begins

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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Books 22 Jul 2008
Winners of inaugural Manukau poetry competition announced

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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Community 21 Jul 2008
Sport the winner in latest grants of over $450,000

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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Rugby 18 Jul 2008
Bid for more Rugby World Cup games supported by Manukau

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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Books 14 Jul 2008
Manukau Libraries email newsletter proves popular

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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Waste 10 Jul 2008
Positive start to new recycling service

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau residents are being thanked for how well they’ve responded to the city’s new recycling service.

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Council 8 Jul 2008
Manukau mayor Len Brown leaves hospital

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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Pets 4 Jul 2008
Man is a dogs best friend

MANUKAU CITY — Dogs are looking for responsible owners to give them a good home following a recent amnesty.

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Education 3 Jul 2008
New AUT university campus good news for Manukau school leavers

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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Council 3 Jul 2008
Otara voters urged to have their say

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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Art 2 Jul 2008
Get in touch with your creative side with Arts in the City

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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Council 1 Jul 2008
Manukau Leisure Services Ltd appoints CEO

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau Leisure Services Ltd has appointed Brett Jude as chief executive officer.

Manukau Leisure Services Ltd has appointed Brett Jude as chief executive officer.

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Council 27 Jun 2008
Manukau mayor granted leave of absence

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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Entertainment 27 Jun 2008
Wild Winter Holiday Programme

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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Waste 25 Jun 2008
Recycling bin detectives on the beat

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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Council 25 Jun 2008
Manukau mayors condition no longer critical

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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Books 24 Jun 2008
Manukau youth get rewarded for reading

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau Libraries’ annual teen reading programme Manix2 makes a welcome return this week.

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Council 24 Jun 2008
Council confirms 4.9% rates increase

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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Motoring 19 Jun 2008
Fines increase for parking illegally in a mobility parking space

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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Council 18 Jun 2008
Manukau mayor Len Brown health setback

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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Community 17 Jun 2008
Acting Manukau Mayor urges community to stand together

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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Books 16 Jun 2008
Budding writers celebrate completion of programme

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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Education 13 Jun 2008
Local schools celebrate Arbor Day

MANUKAU CITY — Local schools celebrated Arbor Day last week by planting 200 trees at various Manukau City Council reserves.

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Environment 12 Jun 2008
Council addresses concerns about Beachlands-Maraetai coastal walkway

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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Community 12 Jun 2008
Communities get outdoor fitness equipment

MANUKAU CITY — Residents of Manukau have eagerly taken to the new outdoor fitness equipment recently installed in Meadowland Park.

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Sport 12 Jun 2008
Communities get outdoor fitness equipment

MANUKAU CITY — Residents of Manukau have eagerly taken to the new outdoor fitness equipment recently installed in Meadowland Park.

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Crime 11 Jun 2008
Acting Manukau Mayor meets Police to discuss ongoing response to killing

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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Building 11 Jun 2008
$30,000 fine a message for property developers

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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Council 10 Jun 2008
By-election underway for Otara

MANUKAU CITY — 11 candidates are standing in the race to win the Otara ward by-election.

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Council 5 Jun 2008
Statement read by Mayoress Shan Inglis at media update today

MANUKAU CITY — “Firstly I would like to thank you all for coming.

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Books 5 Jun 2008
What's your next read?

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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Deaths 5 Jun 2008
Tribute to Colin Kay

AUCKLAND — Manukau’s acting mayor Gary Troup expresses his regret at the passing of former Auckland mayor Colin Kay today.

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Council 4 Jun 2008
Mayor making good progress

MANUKAU CITY — Manukau mayor Len Brown is making good progress following heart bypass surgery at Auckland Hospital.

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News 3 Jun 2008
Mayor of Manukau undergoes bypass surgery

AUCKLAND — The Mayor of Manukau, Len Brown, has undergone major heart bypass surgery at Auckland Hospital this morning.

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Council 2 Jun 2008
Manukau Mayor's condition remains stable

AUCKLAND CITY — The condition of Len Brown, Mayor of Manukau, remains stable today, following a heart attack on Saturday night.

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Council 1 Jun 2008
Manukau Mayor Len Brown admitted to Auckland Hospital

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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Waste 29 May 2008
Fixed charge for wastewater to remain for Manukau residents

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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Motorsport 26 May 2008
Manukau mayor congratulates local Scott Dixon on Indianapolis 500 win

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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Transport 13 May 2008
Manukau rail only a short walk from buses

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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Crime 6 May 2008
Mayor welcomes police action against drugs

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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News 29 Apr 2008
New chair and deputy for Pacific Island Advisory Committee

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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Waste 17 Apr 2008
100,000 recycling wheelie bins ready for delivery

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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Deaths 16 Apr 2008
Manukau mayor expresses sorrow at river canyoning deaths

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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Politics 11 Apr 2008
Manukau City Council welcomes Government decision on Airport share offer

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. 

 

The decision supports the council’s view that the proposal is not in the best long term interests of the airport, the city and its residents.

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Council 11 Apr 2008
Three city model proposed option for local governance submission

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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Community 11 Apr 2008
Thanks a bunch!

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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Crime 20 Mar 2008
Manukau seeks to strengthen graffiti bill

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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News 19 Mar 2008
Social networking phenomenon features at Fresh Gallery Otara

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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Waste 18 Mar 2008
Major recycling collection changes announced

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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Council 17 Mar 2008
Te Tiriti O Waitangi Committee holds Hui a Iwi

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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Council 14 Mar 2008
Flag decision sent back for more consultation

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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Transport 12 Mar 2008
Papatoetoe park and ride doubled

MANUKAU CITY — The number of spaces for park and ride at the Papatoetoe train station have been doubled.

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Aviation 11 Mar 2008
Council confirms decision not to support CPPIB offer

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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Building 10 Mar 2008
Unapproved building works proves costly

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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