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Beaches 8 Aug 2018

Council supports surf lifesaving

Surf life-saving facilities in Auckland are getting an upgrade.

Community 30 Jul 2018

Herald Island uniting to expel predators

Momentum is building in a small island community in Auckland’s upper harbour to rid its shores of pests.

Environment 27 Jul 2018

Q&A on the Manukau Harbour Forum

We chat to Saffron Toms to find out more about the Manukau Harbour Forum and what it does.

Plans / Projects 25 Jul 2018

Henderson – urban eco-centre podcast

Listen to this podcast to find out how Henderson is being regenerated.

Waste 11 Jul 2018

Council takes illegal dumpers to court

Three illegal dumpers appeared in court on Thursday 5 July.

Sports / Leisure 11 Jul 2018

Budget boost confirmed for Upper Harbour

Upper Harbour Local Board will receive almost $17 million in 2018/2019 for parks, sport, community services, and environmental management.

Environment 9 Jul 2018

Whitebait saved by local heroes and social media

Several proactive Aucklanders teamed up to ensure our city’s declining whitebait population endures and procreates in Paturoa Stream.

Waste 9 Jul 2018

Pay As You Throw – save as you throw!

Watch the Q&A session to learn more about Auckland Council’s pay as you throw wheelie bins for west Auckland.

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