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Funds on offer to improve waterways
A helping hand is being offered to landowners to help improve the area's waterways.
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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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Funds offered to protect waterways
Applications to Auckland Council’s Regional Waterway Protection Fund open soon.
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Friends of Kirks Bush celebrate 30 years
Volunteers have making a difference at Kirks Bush for 30 years.
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Reptilian residents living in shady circumstances
How well do you know your neighbours?
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Kōkako spread their wings
Kōkako appear to be moving out of a protected area to establish new nesting sites.
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Breathe easy - golf might get harder
Thousands of trees are to planted on golf courses at Āwhitu and Clarks Beach.
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Giving our wetlands a watery hug
Drive along any Auckland motorway and eventually you’ll see tidal areas with shelly banks and pūkeko.