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Waste 3 Dec 2019

Waiheke Island's clean fill sites at capacity

Waiheke Island residents are being urged to report illegal earthmoving activities to Auckland Council as the island’s clean fill sites reach capacity.

Environment 3 Dec 2019

Keep an eye out for foreign vessels in Great Barrier waters

Great Barrier Island residents asked to keep eye out for foreign vessels in battle to protect the island’s unique ecosystems from pest species.

Walkways 2 Dec 2019

New Lake Pupuke walking connection opened

A new walkway has been opened along the foreshore of Lake Pupuke.

Beaches 2 Dec 2019

Beach Haven's beach looking a picture

Improvements at Beach Haven’s beach has made it the perfect spot for a family picnic and safe high-tide swimming this summer.

Environment 2 Dec 2019

Waitākere environmental projects given funding green light

Three environmental projects in Waitākere are among the first recipients of Auckland Council's Regional Environment and Natural Heritage Grant.

Community 2 Dec 2019

New community forum for Hibiscus and Bays residents

Open to the public, community forums are a new addition to the local board structure for this term.

Youth / Rangatahi 28 Nov 2019

Auckland’s first walking school bus turns 20

Auckland Transport hosted a special morning tea at Gladstone Primary School to celebrate this milestone.

Environment 26 Nov 2019

City kids farming with view of Auckland's Sky Tower

Cows and sheep all grazing on a farm with a good view of Auckland’s Sky Tower is the story being told by the third Dairy Women’s Network visual storytelling project, Our People, Their Stories.

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