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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.

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.

Waste 16 Jul 2019

Bin or bags – time to make your choice

Auckland Council is encouraging the Aotea Great Barrier Island community to make sure they have either bags or a bin ready for when the roadside rubbish collection service changes take effect on 5 August.

Waste 16 Jul 2019

New stormwater works project underway on Waiheke

New stormwater works are due to get underway on Tahi Road, Ostend Road, Tawaipareira Reserve and the Waiheke Refuse Transfer Station to improve the stormwater network.

Environment 15 Jul 2019

Symposium to focus on Manukau Harbour health

The Manukau Harbour Symposium and Community Forum brings together like-minded groups to improve the health of the Manukau Harbour.

Community 15 Jul 2019

Local board supports St John mental health course on Aotea

Great Barrier Local Board has granted funding to St John to provide the first ever mental health first aid course on the island.

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