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Environment 11 Dec 2015

Community recycling centre planned for Albert-Eden

A site in the Albert-Eden Local Board area is to be a new resource recovery facility.

Educational 9 Dec 2015

Zoo Tales: What’s the Māori word for fat and round?

This week on Zoo Tales, we follow kunekune pigs, Alma and Neena, on their daily walk through the zoo.

Environment 9 Dec 2015

Weed-killing beetles on a mission

Nearly 400 beetles were released into a Birkenhead reserve this week with one mission.

Housing 8 Dec 2015

Manukau and Onehunga set for long-term development

Manukau and Onehunga are set for significant long-term improvements as the first of 19 locations identified by Auckland’s new urban regeneration agency.

Community 8 Dec 2015

Manukau set for transformation

The announcement by Panuku Development Auckland about major grades in Manukau has been welcomed by local residents.

Community 8 Dec 2015

Onehunga development delights residents

Onehunga’s recently opened new foreshore is just the beginning for one of Auckland’s oldest neighbourhoods.

Cycling 7 Dec 2015

Video: Watch the Magenta Adventure in action

Video: See the first cyclists zoom down Auckland's stunning new cycleway.

Environment 7 Dec 2015

Auckland free of Queensland fruit fly

MPI has confirmed that Auckland is now free of the Queensland fruit fly.

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