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Goodbye to the council and $85,000
The Manukau City Council plans to hold a 10-day, $85,000 farewell to itself before it is replaced by the Super City.
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<i>Gloss</i> actor seeking lead role in Super City
Actor and director Simon Prast is standing for the Super City mayoralty to challenge the heavyweight contenders, John Banks and Len Brown.
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Mayor's credit review request declined
The Auditor-General has told Manukau's Len Brown he made mistakes with his mayoral credit credit card spending, but it will not investigate his finances further.
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City spends $75,000 on training for disappearing jobs
Manukau City bosses have sent four colleagues on a leadership programme at a cost of about $75,000, months before their council is disbanded.
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Mayoral hopefuls fire opening shots
John Banks and Len Brown came face-to-face last night for the first time on the Super City mayoral hustings, barely acknowledging one another.
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Bus drivers pushing the limit
Shocked education officials are surprised police won't put more effort into catching bus drivers who speed through special 40km/h zones.
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Expenses error costly for Brown
Aucklanders eyeing the Super City mayoral contest are deserting Manukau Mayor Len Brown following his credit card breaches, a survey shows.
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Brown's dinner helps ex-bikie sing new tune
A former gang member-turned opera singer has corroborated Manukau Mayor Len Brown's explanation for an $810 dinner.