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Waste 3 Jul 2019

Roadside recycling service keeps resources out of landfill

Residents and ratepayers on Aotea Great Barrier Island are being encouraged to keep recycling, using their yellow recycling crates, in tandem with the new roadside rubbish collection service that launches on Monday, 1 July.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Jul 2019

Flying high in pursuit of excellence - Kobe Anitelea

In second of a three-part series, we speak to Kobe Atamu Anitelea, a water-polo player from Papatoetoe.

Transport 3 Jul 2019

Rebuilding Franklin Road from the underground up

After nearly three years of utility service upgrades, repairs and streetscape construction, Franklin Road has been rebuilt from the underground up and is looking better than ever.

3 Jul 2019

Code of conduct complaint findings endorsed by Whau Local Board

Whau Local Board has officially censured member Duncan Macdonald for two breaches of the Auckland Council Code of Conduct at its business meeting today.

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.

Beaches 2 Jul 2019

Waiheke beach restorations underway

Important planting work is underway to restore sand dunes at Onetangi Beach.

Environment 2 Jul 2019

Committing to a greener future in Howick

Howick Local Board will spend more than $350,000 supporting eight major environmental projects.

Housing 2 Jul 2019

Urban wetland taking shape in Takanini

Tens of thousands of tonnes of peat are being dug out to complete a massive 2.3km wetland stormwater channel in Takanini.

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