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Rural fire volunteers needed

Rural recycling bins for Franklin

Recycling will be significantly easier for residents in rural Franklin, with the start of Auckland Council’s fortnightly roadside collection service to almost 7000 properties.

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

ITM 500 Auckland volunteers win again

For the second year running, volunteers working on the ITM 500 Auckland V8 Supercars race have scooped the ‘Best Volunteer Group’ award at the annual V8 Supercars awards.

Wireless pest monitors a game-changer in biosecurity

Wireless technology that allows traps to be monitored from the office is being trialled in the Hunua Ranges, on Waiheke Island and will soon be out near Whatipu on the west coast.

Seagull rescue comes off without a hitch

It was a quiet day. Kim Clarke, a swimming pool inspector with the Building Control department, was going about her usual work day when she got the call.

Planning more trails on the Pōhutukawa Coast

Planning is underway by a group of community representatives for more walking, cycling and horse riding trails in the Beachlands/Maraetai area.

Hunua 1080 caution period lifted

Hunua caution period lifted