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Environment 22 Aug 2019

Marine invader found in Great Barrier Island waters

A type of sea squirt has been discovered attempting to make the waters around Great Barrier Island its home.

Environment 21 Aug 2019

Rodney Healthy Harbours and Waterways Fund applications open

Funding applications are now open for landowners and community groups keen to improve Rodney's water quality.

Cycling 20 Aug 2019

Pescara Point bridge work to begin this month

Heavy lifting work on the Southern Motorway will take place to lift the Pescara Point overbridge into place.

Walkways 19 Aug 2019

Western Springs walk closed

Several trees have come down and need to be removed, while others have dangling and unstable limbs that pose significant risks to the public.

Environment 19 Aug 2019

Curbing pest plants gets a boost in Albert-Eden

Auckland Council is increasing pest plant and pest animal control in and around public parks.

Pest Free 16 Aug 2019

World rat expert to visit Howick

New York rat expert Bobby Corrigan is to visit Howick to see how Aucklanders are tackling pest control.

Exhibition 16 Aug 2019

Augmented reality to bring Papakura photography to life

An interactive art installation will tell the story of Papakura locals’ love for their town.

Transport 16 Aug 2019

Local board funds road safety improvements in Albany

A long-awaited roading project in Albany has been given the go-ahead to proceed.

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