MANGERE WARD COUNCILLOR BY-ELECTION - INFORMATION SHEET
17 August 2006
A by-election is an election that takes place during the term between official triennial election periods. It usually comes about when someone leaves the post they were elected to and the legislation does not allow a replacement to be appointed.
DEATH OF TE ARIKINUI DAME TE ATAIRANGIKAAHU A GREAT LOSS
17 August 2006
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says the death of the Maori Queen, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, is a great loss to the nation and the impact will be felt in Manukau because of a strong connection built up over many decades.

CONSERVATION WEEK PLANTINGS A SUCCESS
17 August 2006
Community volunteers and students planted almost 5000 native trees along Puhinui Stream as part of Manukau City Council activities during Conservation Week.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE HEARING RESULTS IN TREE PLANTING SENTENCE
15 August 2006
A Manurewa man is planting native trees in his neighbourhood reserve as part of a sentence for work on a protected totara tree without resource consent.

CLARIFICATION OVER UAGC IN RATES
15 August 2006
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says he is concerned that there appears to be misunderstanding about one part of Manukau City Council’s rate structure, the UAGC or uniform annual general charge.
RATEPAYERS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IMPROVED REBATE SCHEME
9 August 2006
Almost 500 Manukau city ratepayers have applied for rates rebates just one week after receiving their bills.
COURT ACTION AGAINST ILLEGAL AIRPORT CAR PARK
9 August 2006
An illegal carpark business being used by people travelling out of Auckland Airport is being taken to the Environment Court by Manukau City Council.
FAR SIGHTED PLANNING IN THE PAST HAS KEPT CAP ON RATES RISES
8 August 2006
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says sensible and prudent long-term planning by the council over many years has allowed rates rises to be kept low, while providing the vital infrastructure the fast growing city needs.
MANUKAU'S HIGH GROWTH CONTINUES
4 August 2006
Manukau's economy expanded by 5.7% in the year to March, continuing a pattern of high growth which is almost three times the national average.
PLAYGROUND ARSON COSTS RATEPAYERS DEARLY
4 August 2006
A recent spate of arson attacks on community playgrounds in the Howick and Pakuranga Wards of Manukau will cost ratepayers dearly.
PLANTING TO CREATE WILDEST PLACE IN TOWN
3 August 2006
Up to 5000 native trees, shrubs and grasses will be planted alongside a short stretch of the Puhinui Stream on 10, 11 and 12 August.
TALOFA LAVA, MALO LELEI, BULA VINAKA, KIA ORANA FAKAALOFA LAHI ATU,TOLOHA NI, NAMASTE, WELCOME - IT'S PACIFIC ISLAND WEEK
3 August 2006
Pacific Island culture will be embraced at all Manukau Libraries next week.
JAMES PAPALI'I RESIGNS FROM MANUKAU CITY COUNCIL
1 August 2006
The Chief Executive Officer of Manukau City Council Leigh Auton has received the resignation of Cr James Papali'i, following the councillor's conviction for fraud at the Manukau District Court on Monday (31 July 2006).
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