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Environment 19 Jul 2019

Response continues in effort to contain fruit fly

The response continues in response to fruit fly finds in the Northcote area, with restrictions remaining in place to contain the pest.

17 Jul 2019

New Watercare pump station connects Albany and Pinehill

Up to 20 million litres of water per day can now flow easily from a reservoir complex in Albany to one in Pinehill on Auckland's North Shore thanks to a new pump station and 2.4-kilometre-long water main.

Beaches 17 Jul 2019

North Shore volunteers step up for environment

Volunteers have been getting involved with planting days, beach cleanups and pest-free projects throughout the Devonport-Takapuna local board area.

Pest Free 3 Jul 2019

Kaipātiki Project to gain improved facilities

Environmental education in Kaipātiki has been bolstered by plans to redevelop facilities hosting the Kaipātiki Project.

Community 1 Jul 2019

Pest Free Kaipātiki leads the way to a better future

The past year has been busy and productive for Pest Free Kaipātiki in its mission of enhancing the area's native biodiversity and making the area pest free by 2026.

Community 26 Jun 2019

Register now for Kaipātiki's Citizen Science Month

Kaipātiki Local Board and Pest Free Kaipātiki are inviting residents of all ages to get involved and register for this year's upcoming Citizen Science Month.

Libraries 31 May 2019

Popular librarian bids farewell

After more than three decades of service at Takapuna Libary, its community library manager Helen Woodhouse is moving on.

Beaches 22 May 2019

New operator confirmed for Takapuna Beach Holiday Park

The holiday park will receive significant investment from its new operators to modernise facilities to improve user experience.

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FREE Introduction to Composting Birkenhead

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22 Feb 2026

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25 Feb 2026

Pekapeka Tales: Uncovering Aotearoa’s Hidden Mammals

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26 Feb 2026

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27 Feb 2026

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27 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

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28 Feb 2026

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28 Feb 2026

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