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Environment 9 Jul 2018

Big boost for environmental initiatives on the North Shore

North Shore streams, ecosystems and threatened species will benefit from $400,000 of funding from the Kaipātiki Local Board’s budget.

Arts 9 Jul 2018

Talented artists acknowledged at inaugural awards night

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Youth Arts Scholarship awards were presented to eight up-and-coming artists this month.

Community 9 Jul 2018

Community empowered to manage their facilities

This month West Franklin Community Trust took on the management of the Waiuku Memorial Town Hall.

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.

9 Jul 2018

Ambassadors help stop kauri dieback

While most of us will be out and about at the beaches over the summer break, spare a thought for those, with a passion for saving our kauri.

Environment 9 Jul 2018

Kauri and the Waitākere Ranges

Kauri crying out for space in Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

Transport 6 Jul 2018

Slow down message delivered

Some familiar faces are urging Waiheke drivers to slow down.

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