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Environment 19 Jul 2019

Normanton Reserve set for makeover

A Healthy Waters project to further improve Normanton Reserve in Glenfield has been approved by Kaipātiki Local Board and will get underway in October.

Beaches 19 Jul 2019

Targeted rates protecting our natural environment

The two targeted rates introduced last year have helped us to increase our protection of Auckland’s natural environment and waterways.

Environment 19 Jul 2019

Community first as wetland amenity emerges from flood-prone swamp

Local iwi, residents, and team members from Healthy Waters have marked the completion of a significant rejuvenation project in Takanini.

Community 19 Jul 2019

Local board works to ensure safer school zones in Albert-Eden

Albert-Eden Local Board, Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are working together to make the local areas safer.

Environment 19 Jul 2019

Wairoa River volunteers make progress

Supported by Franklin Local Board, Friends of Te Wairoa Catchment continues to attract people to efforts to improve the Wairoa River.

Community 17 Jul 2019

Māngere Bridge residents pull together for community safety

Working together to reduce anti-social behaviour is the focus of a working group formed by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

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.

Environment 17 Jul 2019

Community trust to recycle glass on Great Barrier Island

A community trust on Great Barrier Island will be using a council grant to make drinking glasses out of discarded bottles and jars.

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