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Saturday, April 19, 2025

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Environment

Chainsaws halted at logging of century-old trees

Kaitiaki (guardians) from tree protection group Mana Rākau are calling out the Government for its failure to return general tree protection. This comes after the...

Remaining water restrictions lifted in Auckland

Water restrictions have ended in Auckland. Auckland Council’s governing body unanimously agreed to lift the region’s remaining outdoor water restrictions following a report from Watercare. Remaining...

Water restrictions are to end in Auckland this weekend

Auckland Council’s governing body has unanimously agreed to lift the region’s remaining outdoor water restrictions following a report from Watercare. Remaining outdoor water restrictions -...

Water storage highest since 2019

Dam levels have risen past 90 per cent for the first time since February 4, 2019. Recent rainfall events have had a positive impact on...

Mayor blasts rubbish dumpers

Auckland mayor Phil Goff is adding his voice to the growing criticism of people who feel entitled to illegally dump their rubbish in east...

Water storage highest since early 2019

Dam levels have risen past 90 per cent for the first time since February 4, 2019. Recent rainfall events have had a positive impact on...

Celebrating World Fruit and Vegetable Day

New Zealand is celebrating World Fruit and Vegetable day today. We will be the first country to do so. It’s also a chance to acknowledge NZ’s...

Biosecurity Awards finalists named

The 2021 Biosecurity Awards finalists named on Friday show the huge effort under way to protect New Zealand from pests and diseases. Local groups feature...

Champion of biodiversity

Former Howick College student Ethan McCormick has continued his journey to becoming a champion for biodiversity. McCormick said his interest in the environment started at...

Wildlife alive on the coast

The Pohutukawa Coast has been alive with the fluttering of wildlife over lockdown. From colourful birds to families of stingrays, locals have been snapping pictures...

Petition opposes water reforms

Almost 25,000 people have signed a petition opposing the Government's "Three Waters" plan to reform the management of New Zealand's drinking water, waste water,...

Is this east Auckland’s messiest street?

If there was an award given for the messiest street in east Auckland, Elevation Street in Flat Bush would be a strong contender to...

Rubbish dumped outside charity store

Some people are taking advantage of the latest Covid-19 lockdown to de-clutter their homes, but not in a way that's productive or legal. Large piles...

Luxon: Government must park Three Waters plans

Labour must listen to the multitude of mayors pleading for the Three Waters plans to be dumped, National’s Local Government spokesperson Christopher Luxon says. “With...

Keeping safe during Covid

Kia ora! At the onset of Covid-19 level four lockdown starting last month, it was great to see our community fall straight back into the...
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