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Auckland Unitary Plan: Changes to raise natural hazard resilience
Auckland Council is progressing work on a change to the Auckland Unitary Plan to strengthen resilience against natural hazards and the impacts of climate change
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Board commits to a greener future
Major environmental projects have had funds allocated to ensure they can continue.
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Forum welcomes Manukau Harbour stand
Auckland Council's move to put in place a strategy for improving outcomes for the Manukau Harbour have been welcomed by the Manukau Harbour Forum.
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Waiheke board backs marine protection bill
Protection of the Hauraki Gulf has taken a positive step forward in line with the Waiheke Local Board’s commitment to support the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill as part of its Local Board Agreement.
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Exotic pets don’t belong in Auckland’s natural environment
Native plants and animals can thrive and survive without exotic pests in their patch.
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Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai
Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai
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Finalist announced in the 18th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards 2024
Recognised nationally as Aotearoa’s only art award dedicated to ecological themes, the annual Estuary Art and Ecological Awards is proudly funded by the Howick Local Board.
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Achieving better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour
Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee recently adopted a high-level strategic direction to achieve better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour and endorsed a forward work programme.
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Takapuna Rockpool Exploration
Come join us for a free guided rock pooling experience with Experiencing Marine Reserves.
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July School Holidays at Titirangi Library - Matariki
Join us for games, activities and more.
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Devonport Library School Holiday Programme
Free school holiday activities for tamariki.
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Glen Eden Library Matariki School Holiday Programme
Join us for one of these exciting events.
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki July School Holidays @ Pakuranga Library
Join us at the library these school holidays for an awesome line up of fun and exciting crafts, a...
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays
Join us these school holidays for a series of exciting events.
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School Holiday Programme Highland Park Library
Join us for these exciting school holiday events.
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18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards
Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.