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Boost for Franklin environment
More than $200,000 has been allocated to environmental projects across Franklin.
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Board backs protecting environment
Projects to cut waste and protect the natural environment have been funded by Manurewa Local Board.
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Work underway to control non-native seaweed found on Aotea Great Barrier Island
An invasive seaweed that spreads rapidly has been discovered in waters surrounding Aotea Great Barrier Island.
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Myrtle Rust found on Aotea Great Barrier
Island residents asked to report sightings of Myrtle Rust which has now been discovered on Aotea Great Barrier
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Aucklanders thanked for fighting kauri dieback
Non-compliance with kauri dieback measures on our region's tracks has gone down 30 per cent over the last two years.
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Howick children at the forefront of making Auckland pest free
For the last few months, school children and preschool toddlers in Howick ward have been behind a mammoth hunt that yielded monumental results.