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Auckland scorecard up 19 per cent
Aucklanders are enjoying better public transport, higher incomes, are better educated and have cleaner beaches.
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Council supports conservation volunteers at Atiu Creek
Council is partnering with Conservation Volunteers NZ and will contribute $50,000 towards the Restore Ātiu Creek Ecology (RACE) project.
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Government urged to protect our marine environment
On October 29 Auckland Council approved its submission to the government on the areas proposed to be offered for petroleum exploration permit applications in 2016.
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Waiheke Island named as a top 10 region
The secret is out – Waiheke Island has been named one of the world’s top 10 regions for next year in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 publication.
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Explore the Waikōwhai Walkway
The 10km walkway follows the northern shore of the Manukau Harbour, between Lynfield Cove and the Onehunga foreshore.
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Volunteers in our regional parks
Every winter, volunteers plant tens of thousands of plants, helping to restore habitats and provide safe havens for native fauna.
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