Refuse centre closes for $2.4m revamp
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
The refuse and recycling centre at Lawrie Road, Snells Beach is open until this Thursday (September 30), then will be closed for up to two…
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Environment – Obligations to orca
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
In July, an orca calf washed up on rocks near Wellington. He was separated from his pod, so would-be rescuers carried him by trailer up...
/EnvironmentClues to survey findings
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
One of the joys of living near Shakespear Regional Park is that some of the increasing numbers of native birds begin to overflow into surrounding...
/EnvironmentMatakatia set net ban support
Mon, 27 Sep 2021
The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board is supporting a seasonal ban on set netting at Matakatia in Whangaparaoa, following submissions by residents of the bay...
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50 more homes challenge Scott Road
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/EnvironmentHefty fines for sediment control breaches
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/EnvironmentFreedom camping on the road again
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