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22 Feb 2019

Local board proposes new cemetery for Great Barrier

A long-awaited cemetery in central Great Barrier is one step closer to realisation and the project is open for public submissions.

Environment 22 Feb 2019

Manukau Harbour Forum educating the local community

Members of the Forum will appear at Onehunga Festival to educate the public about keeping Manukau Harbour clean.

Community 21 Feb 2019

Older adults supported with workshops in Ōrākei

Ōrākei Local Board is helping to arm seniors with key skills around technology, home ownership and driving.

Beaches 21 Feb 2019

Onehunga Foreshore cleanup planned for Seaweek

Volunteers are being sought to help with a community cleanup of Onehunga harbour during Seaweek 2019.

Educational 21 Feb 2019

Playing the Drain Game

An interactive game shows how we can all safeguard our waterways.

Environment 20 Feb 2019

Concern over possibility of flooding on Waiheke drives preventative action

Residents are being urged to prepare for heavy rain throughout the Auckland region this weekend.

Environment 20 Feb 2019

Franklin Local Board urges storm readiness

Local board chair Angela Fulljames says there are many things residents can do to prepare for the bad weather tipped to hit Auckland.

Environment 20 Feb 2019

New species of fruit fly found in Ōtara

The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed a second type of fruit fly has been found in a surveillance trap in the Auckland suburb of Ōtara.

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