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Environment 4 May 2018

Kauri dieback investigation underway on North Shore

A track at Chelsea Estate Heritage Park on Auckland’s North Shore has been closed as a precautionary measure while investigations are carried out on a kauri tree that may be affected by kauri dieback disease.

Cultural 4 May 2018

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill summit becomes vehicle-free

The tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill will permanently close to all motor vehicles, including motorbikes and scooters from mid May.

Environment 4 May 2018

Keeping kauri standing in the Hunua Ranges

A number of higher-risk tracks in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park have closed, as of 1 May.

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.

Community 3 May 2018

Twins into the swing of things

Twins Ila and Jaya Patel were unhappy when the monkey bars in their local park vanished, so they decided to do something about it.

Environment 3 May 2018

Serious about play

Council is working to address the disparity in the quality of some parks and playgrounds across the Auckland region.

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.

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16 May 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

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09 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

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