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Environment 20 Feb 2019

Concern over possibility of flooding on Waiheke drives preventative action

Residents are being urged to prepare for heavy rain throughout the Auckland region this weekend.

Environment 20 Feb 2019

Franklin Local Board urges storm readiness

Local board chair Angela Fulljames says there are many things residents can do to prepare for the bad weather tipped to hit Auckland.

Environment 20 Feb 2019

New species of fruit fly found in Ōtara

The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed a second type of fruit fly has been found in a surveillance trap in the Auckland suburb of Ōtara.

Community 20 Feb 2019

Rangatahi Youth Scholarship recipients aim to help community with their skills

Future scientists, architects and nurses are among the recipients of Manurewa Local Board’s Rangatahi Youth Scholarship.

Community 20 Feb 2019

New approach to Te Reo Māori lessons at Mt Albert Toy Library

Pitau Potiki, the Te Reo Māori speaking doll, is the latest addition to the collection at the Mt Albert Toy Library.

Have your say 19 Feb 2019

Waitākere Ranges residents urged to find out more about septic tank changes

Residents are being encouraged to attend a special information session on the proposed phasing out of the septic tank pump-out service.

Transport 19 Feb 2019

Additional ferry sailings for north and west Auckland

Auckland Transport has announced more ferry services to Hobsonville, Beach Haven and Gulf Harbour.

Pest Free 19 Feb 2019

Stoat hunt shuts down

An exhaustive search has found no stoats on Great Barrier Island after a reported sighting near Medlands Beach.

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