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Food / Drink 7 May 2018

Fabulous things about Franklin

Find out what Franklin Local Board members love about the region in this new monthly series.

Environment 7 May 2018

Native planting restoration at Maungarei / Mt Wellington

Up to 10,000 native trees to be planted at Maungarei / Mt Wellington.

Beaches 3 May 2018

Improving water quality in the Whau

We have a serious issue in the Whau and throughout Auckland with the quality of our waterways.

Environment 2 May 2018

New water treatment plant takes shape in Warkworth

Watercare’s new $16 million Warkworth water treatment plant will double the town’s capacity.

Have your say 2 May 2018

Voting begins in two Auckland by-elections

By-election packs are being mailed out this week and voting begins today for the Waitākere Ranges and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki (Tāmaki Subdivision) local board by-elections.

Beaches 2 May 2018

Turning the tide on Piha’s water quality

Auckland Council is undertaking inspections in Piha to address the human waste contamination of the lagoon.

Housing 30 Apr 2018

102 new state homes for Avondale

The site, at St George’s Road, will be developed for residential housing after an agreement was reached between Panuku Development Auckland and Housing New Zealand Corporation for the purchase of land.

Environment 30 Apr 2018

Recycle Shop renamed Tipping Point

Waitākere Transfer Station shop gets new moniker.

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Bokashi Composting Workshop

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01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

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19 Feb 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

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Learn to Compost

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