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Students remind us to keep 'Drains for Rain'

Students from local schools are participating in Albert-Eden Local Board’s Drains for Rain Programme.

Māngere's swarming midge fly problem gone

The pesky midge fly population on the Māngere foreshore is at its lowest ever, thanks to the innovation of a Watercare environmental scientist determined to reduce chemicals in pest control.

Bus upgrades, new local cycling network for Whau if Auckland Council Climate Action Package goes ahead

Safer streets for Konini Primary as part of Vibrant Streets project

A project to help provide safer streets around Konini Primary School in Glen Eden is set to go ahead as part of the new Auckland Council Vibrant Streets programme.

Predator Free Franklin turning hunters into hunted

Franklin Local Board Chair Andy Baker, says what started out as a few committed people catching possums, has snowballed into a movement that stretches across the board area.

More frequent bus services, urban forest and cycling and walking upgrades for Manurewa-Papakura in proposed Climate Action Package

Manurewa-Papakura residents will benefit from a boost in investment in bus services, cycling and walking, as well as tree planting, if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s Annual Bud...

Paying it forward for good citizens

Waitematā Local Board recently took the opportunity to pay it forward when it recognised its Good Citizen Award recipients.

Waitematā Local Board board member resigns

Waitematā Local Board member Adriana Avendano Christie has resigned her position on the board.