October 26, 2011
Auckland’s new Food Innovation Centre based in Manukau – Te Ipu Kai, the Food Bowl – opened today and is set to become a key component of New Zealand’s developing network of food science and technology innovation resources. The Food Bowl is an...
June 2, 2011
Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the opening of the Hamilton Public Defence Service (PDS), which will operate at the Hamilton District and High Courts.The PDS is a Government-funded independent criminal legal aid and duty lawyer service,...
September 15, 2010
If Manukau Mayor Len Brown had wished to become mayor of a city with transport problems, he could hardly have chosen a better one than Auckland.
September 7, 2010
Many people I meet around Auckland are concerned about the impact of the Super City on their rates.
August 17, 2010
The business skills of secondary school students took centre stage recently at an annual Auckland Trade Fair impressing three Auckland mayors.
July 29, 2010
Entrepreneurial students from across Auckland will show their skills at an annual business showcase next month - The Auckland Trade Fair.
July 20, 2010
The first two Speedy Signs franchises, to have been in business for ten years, recently held anniversary functions to celebrate the milestone.
July 7, 2010
Auckland is New Zealand’s economic and business powerhouse: it’s responsible for around 36% of the country’s GDP, has the country’s biggest port and airport and is home to 200 of the country’s biggest businesses.
June 21, 2010
With entries open for this year’s Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Awards, some of last year’s winners reflect on how they are faring.
June 3, 2010
The Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Awards not only offer an opportunity to celebrate Manukau’s young business people, but they also provide inspiring role models.
May 4, 2010
Benchmarking your company’s performance is likely to reveal insights into what’s being done well – as well as defining the areas that need attention. Manukau businesses are encouraged to take part in this journey of continuous...
April 30, 2010
One of the proudest tasks in my time as Manukau Mayor has been overseeing the first extension to Auckland’s rail network in 80 years.
October 2, 2009
Manukau City Council has set up a relief fund to collect cash donations for tsunami relief work in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.
September 22, 2009
Work on the long-awaited Manukau city centre rail link and station is now underway.
August 28, 2009
Manukau City Council has announced the approval of a 99 year lease of approximately three hectares of land to Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) for a peppercorn rental, allowing the creation of a tertiary campus for 25,000 students in Manukau...
