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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 1 Feb 2018

Aerial survey looks for kauri dieback in north Auckland

Auckland Council has carried out an extensive aerial survey of kauri forests in Rodney and North Shore to look for evidence of kauri dieback disease.

Environment 30 Jan 2018

6 ancient forests to explore in Auckland

Explore Auckland's urban forests.

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.

Environment 24 Jan 2018

Auckland's seabird hotspots

Step out to a feathered adventure on our doorstep.

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