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Bin filled with rubbish removed from creek

Volunteers were left shocked by what they discovered during a major clean-up at an east Auckland waterway. About 40 people turned out recently for a...

Eco Day success

Howick Village Association (HVA) hosted their third Eco Day event in the Howick War Memorial/Information Centre on Saturday to large crowds. A number of local...

2000 plants dug in

There have been two very successful planting days at the Mangemangeroa Reserve. The first was with Forest and Bird on June 11 which was at...

Record-breaking moth plant results

The record-breaking results are in for east Auckland's finest moth pod hunting competition. Students, teachers and parents from a variety of Howick Ward schools attended...

Vote moves public reserves closer to sale

By Chris Harrowell and Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded by New Zealand on Air Auckland Council has moved one step closer to being...

3500 plants go in

Staff, students and community members from Mission Heights Junior College, Mission Heights Primary School and KiNZ Mission Heights showed up at the community planting...

19,000 plants going in

Local school students, staff and community members will be planting more than 19,000 native plants around a bike track to complement the surrounding forest...

Illegal rubbish dumping still an eyesore

People living in a rapidly developing part of east Auckland are still being plagued by the ugly sight of piles of illegally dumped rubbish. Elevation...

Wednesday Weed Whacking

With their boots planted in the dirt every Wednesday morning, the expert weed whacking volunteers are intent on eradicating harmful invaders from Mangemangeroa Reserve. Led...

Tāmaki Estuary seagrass returns

Tamaki Estuary is slowly showing signs of ecological recovery after several decades of poor health. One of most encouraging signs appears to be the gradual...

Season’s greetings in Howick

A member of the Times spotted this beautiful arrangement of sunflowers on the Fencible Walkway. Howick continues to be stunning in its old age!

It’s raining tanks in Auckland

Installing rainwater tanks will soon be easier for property-owners in Auckland, following changes to Auckland's Unitary Plan and the Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan. The...

Beach users say dogs causing problems

The Howick Local Board has been asked to be "very careful" with the rules relating to dogs on beaches. Local residents Catherine Priscott and her...

348 fish found in boat search at Half Moon Bay

MPI fishery officers have caught a group of fishers at Half Moon Bay with more than 45 times the daily snapper limit. Late last week...

Final event of EcoFest a success

The Beautification Trust's month-long free out door and online festival, Eye on Nature EcoFest, had its final event on Friday (April 29). The day was...
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