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Environment 4 May 2018

Kauri dieback investigation underway on North Shore

A track at Chelsea Estate Heritage Park on Auckland’s North Shore has been closed as a precautionary measure while investigations are carried out on a kauri tree that may be affected by kauri dieback disease.

Cultural 4 May 2018

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill summit becomes vehicle-free

The tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill will permanently close to all motor vehicles, including motorbikes and scooters from mid May.

Environment 4 May 2018

Keeping kauri standing in the Hunua Ranges

A number of higher-risk tracks in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park have closed, as of 1 May.

Community 3 May 2018

Twins into the swing of things

Twins Ila and Jaya Patel were unhappy when the monkey bars in their local park vanished, so they decided to do something about it.

Environment 3 May 2018

Serious about play

Council is working to address the disparity in the quality of some parks and playgrounds across the Auckland region.

Environment 1 May 2018

Waitākere Ranges forests to close 1 May

Closures will protect ranges from kauri dieback disease.

Environment 1 May 2018

Council decides on Waitākere Ranges closure

Protecting kauri focus of Auckland Council meeting on 10 April.

Community 26 Apr 2018

Improving play at Unsworth Reserve

Playground has swings and seesaws as well as a climbing play module suitable for older children.