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Winter gardening tips from the pros at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Want to know what to plant in your garden for winter blossoms? The Auckland Botanic Gardens are blooming with inspiration and advice for every season.
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Teamwork achieves incredible success for South Auckland
Hayman Park (Manu-kau Noa Iho) Playground, a jewel of South Auckland, has garnered two prestigious awards, cementing its reputation as one of the finest playgrounds in New Zealand.
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Eco-warrior creates his own rat navy!
Row Robinson reckons Wattle Downs' rats are coming from the mangroves. so he's launched his own rodent rafts.
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Best foot forward for Rock Daisy Crescent Reserve playground
One small step for man, one giant leap for an old and worn-out playground stuck between a rock and a hard place, which MÄngere locals are invited to help breathe new life into.
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A short walk away from the harbour, you'll discover 10 leafy green spaces
We are nurturing more natural spaces for you to enjoy - check out our city centre parks
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5 fantastic Auckland boardwalks to visit this winter
Auckland has many great walking trails designed to adapt to our rainy climate, with beautiful boardwalks that allow you to explore the outdoors while keeping your shoes dry.
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Franklin environmental work gets boost
More funding has been allocated to groups working to protect the environment in Franklin.
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Cottage to make way for bush
As much material as possible will be reused when Butterworth House comes down so the land can become part of Kirk's Bush.