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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.

Community 5 Mar 2018

$230,000 boost for Rodney waterways

A new local board fund is helping improve water quality in Rodney’s streams and harbours.

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.

Environment 24 Jan 2018

Auckland's seabird hotspots

Step out to a feathered adventure on our doorstep.

Beaches 15 Dec 2017

Jellyfish spotted at Hibiscus Coast beaches

Blue bottle jellyfish have been spotted at some Hibiscus Coast beaches.

Beaches 5 Dec 2017

Free permits for driving on beaches

Aucklanders are fortunate to have two stunning beaches – Karioitahi and Muriwai – where you’re allowed to drive, provided you have a permit.

Environment 5 Dec 2017

Residents advised not to swim in Warkworth quarry lake

Residents are advised not to swim in the Warkworth quarry lake because of an algae bloom.

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