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Environment 13 Feb 2018

Sustainable tourism strategy for Waiheke Island

A community-led initiative is being launched to develop a sustainable tourism strategy for the island.

Cycling 13 Feb 2018

Ōrākei Local Board takes on Auckland cycle challenge

Local board members have signed up to February’s Auckland Bike Challenge.

Community 12 Feb 2018

Being local and buying local in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa Local Board has funded an initiative on creating quick and healthy meals from fresh and affordable local ingredients.

Beaches 8 Feb 2018

Urgent works needed to protect beach

A temporary seawall structure has been installed along Cockle Bay Beach, Howick, to minimise the risk of further erosion following a storm in January.

Transport 5 Feb 2018

Big CRL rig ends her construction journey

The bright red 90 tonne piling rig named Sandrine that has been working around Britomart Transport Centre has just finished her journey.

Environment 26 Jan 2018

Developer sentenced to jail for 'brutal' damage to protected native trees

Auckland Council has welcomed the sentencing of a man who damaged seven protected native trees at a Waiwera property, despite multiple warnings from the council to stop.

Plans / Projects 26 Jan 2018

Focus on Auckland's growth: Drury

A look at Auckland Council's plans to make Drury a vibrant and accessible community.

Environment 25 Jan 2018

'Look after it, or lose it' – Kauri disease spreading fast in Waitākere Ranges

Take urgent action in the Waitākere Ranges or risk losing kauri from our forests altogether, report says.

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Free live concert: Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha

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31 May 2025

Manukau Harbour Symposium

Hear intergenerational stories from the heart, from scientists and innovators, about traditional...

31 May 2025

Remarkable Survivors

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31 May 2025 - 01 Jun 2025

Highwic: Wet Plate Portrait Sessions

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