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Waterfront owners warned after $41k fine for illegal works

Waterfront property owners are being warned not to take matters into their own hands after a Beachlands resident carried out unapproved erosion prevention works,...

First stage of Hunua pest control operation underway

The first phase of the latest pest control operation in the Hunua Ranges parkland, neighbouring Department of Conservation (DOC)-administered land and some private land,...

‘Fishing is killing shags’

East Auckland resident Corina Hooper has seen first-hand the devastating impact that fishing has had on the pied shag population within the Tamaki Estuary. Pied...

Six baby plover hitch a lift

Air New Zealand has given a helping wing to six young tuturuatu (Shore plover), relocating them from Cape Sanctuary in Hawke's Bay to their...

Low, low tides affect sailings

Very low spring tides have cancelled ferries. The extremely spring tides – which come as the city enjoys a spectacular supermoon – has seen Fullers...

Soiled adult nappies found on beach

Of all the things someone wouldn't want to come across while walking on a local beach, soiled adult nappies would be near the top...

Musick Point spruce up

Musick Point - Te Naupata Reserve has had a major spruce up thanks to a group of community volunteers and a cash injection from...

Motion to protect reserve from future sale rejected

By Chris Harrowell and Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded by New Zealand on Air An attempt to prevent Auckland Council from potentially being...

Residents step up to fight council plan to sell reserves

Local residents opposed to the sale of public reserves in east Auckland say they're determined to keep up the fight. Auckland Council's finance and performance...

Shags are dying in Panmure Basin, councillor says

By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, and Zoe Garden Funded by New Zealand on Air An Auckland councillor is calling for stronger protections for...

Motutapu planting success

A total of 6400 plants - 1200 of them harakeke (flax) - went into the ground at Motutapu Island on Saturday. Around 140 volunteers made...

Fight to protect aquatic life

Work is under way to prevent the ecological damage that's contributed to the deaths of aquatic life in east Auckland's waterways. About 30 eels were...

US Consul joins planting

The US Consul-General Sarah Nelson and consulate staff joined members of the community for a tree planting at the Mangemangeroa Reserve in Somerville. Members of...

Community stepping up for our environment

By Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board Kia ora! Every three years the Howick Local Board refreshes its focus so we can continue to make...

Rotary cleans up foreshore

During a recent weekend members of the Rotary Club of Auckland Airport Area organised a team to clean a large area of the foreshore. The...
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