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Environment

Vigilance urged against wildfire risk in parks

Wildfires in California, bushfires in Australia and some significant vegetation fires across New Zealand have brought global attention to fire risk and are a...

Q&A with Jennie McCormick

The self-made world-class astronomer and community houses manager talks to PJ TAYLOR about her amazing galactic journey. Where were you born and grew up? In the...

Crown advances Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement

The Government says it's shown its commitment to settling with Ngāpuhi by initialling the proposed transfer of Kororipo Pā to Ngāti Rēhia, Treaty Negotiations...

Government sets New Zealand’s second climate target

The coalition Government has announced New Zealand’s second international climate target under the Paris Agreement, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. New Zealand will reduce emissions by 51...

Walks: Explore craters, wetlands and quarry

Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Dangerous flammable items in waste system cause fires

The year is off to a fiery start for Auckland’s waste trucks with five rubbish and recycling vehicle fires in the first two weeks...

Youth volunteers grateful for Freemasons’ donation

An organisation that empowers young people to become active in their communities has received a valuable cash injection. Three local Freemasons Lodges in Howick, No.314,...

Green Party concerned by Trump’s climate agenda

New Zealand’s Green Party is calling on the coalition Government to “stand firm and work with allies to progress climate action” as new United...

Boaties urged to help stop spread of caulerpa

Boaties heading out on the water this summer are urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa. The highly invasive marine...

California fires impact Kiwi Angelenos

Kiwis based in Los Angeles with east Auckland connections have communicated the horrors they’ve witnessed of the destructive fires in California over the past...

Auckland moves into restricted fire season

Fire and Emergency New Zealand says it’s moving Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a restricted fire season from 6am today until further notice. A restricted fire...

Auckland Council funding Māori-led climate responses

Auckland Council has awarded grants to advance community climate action with a focus on Māori-led initiatives. The council has approved $260,000 from a total funding...

Entangled dolphin injured by fishing net

The Department of Conservation’s (DoC) marine mammal disentanglement team has managed to free a dolphin seen entangled in a fishing net in waters off...

Boaties asked to help protect ‘whale superhighway’

Auckland’s boaties and leisure craft users are being urged to be waste-wise on the water over summer to conserve the oceans and coastlines for...

Top 10 must-visit spots in east Auckland

Lived in east Auckland forever but not been to these top spots? East Auckland has so much to offer, with a vibrant blend of scenic beauty, history,...
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