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Franklin goes bats
The elusive long-tailed bat (pekapeka tou roa) might be more prevalent across Franklin than first thought.
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Toutouwai / North Island robins make a home of Hirakimata
There have been consistent sightings of toutouwai since 2007 on Hirakimata, the highest point on Aotea.
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First reports reveal reptile and amphibian predicament
Auckland Council has just released its Regional Threat Assessment for reptiles and amphibians, the first two in a series of threat assessments for indigenous species in the Auckland region.
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Celebrating our amazing rangers
31 July is World Ranger Day and is a chance for us all to say thank you to our incredible parks people.
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Inaugural Manukau Harbour environment report to guide future investment for long term change
Report reveals real improvements in air quality, wildlife biodiversity and water quality in areas of the harbour, and where to focus efforts and investment in the future.
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Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour
There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.
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Auckland Council welcomes youth climate strikers' demands
Young people are justified in the urgency they are expressing, and it’s up to all of us not to let them down.
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Twin Streams community day a success
Panuku Development Auckland was a recent proud supporter of the Community Waitakere ‘Fresh Water Frenzy’ event within central Henderson at Falls Park.