Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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Environment

Feedback deadline looms for rubbish collection idea

Auckland Council says residents and ratepayers have until this Friday to share opinions on a proposed fortnightly kerbside rubbish collection trial in parts of...

Motorists warned of strong wind gusts on bridge

Strong winds may impact road users travelling over the Auckland Harbour Bridge today, Tuesday, October 28, until around 2pm, says the New Zealand Transport...

Conservation Department ready to protect Hauraki Gulf

New marine protection areas take effect across the Hauraki Gulf from tomorrow, Sunday, October 25. The Department of Conservation (DoC) is responsible for managing and...

Full acceleration for Rā Hihi flyover

Numbers driving the landmark Rā Hihi flyover grow by the day, and there’s reassurance vehicle movement will continue to be monitored as the $152...

PM hails company’s mission and culture

“Congratulations, because what you have built here is a company and what you are doing for New Zealand really matters.” That was among the first...

Walks: Discover Whitford’s quiet corners

Keen walker David Mallowes from WalksOutEast offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his latest...

Clarke claims People’s Choice art prize

Accomplished local artist and art tutor Tony Clarke has been named the winner of the People’s Choice prize at this year’s Estuary Art and...

UPDATED: Road disruptions forecast for summer

As the big push continues to complete the new $152 million Pakūranga overpass, Auckland Transport (AT) is signalling more potential traffic disruptions for the...

Workshop to deliver water safety advice

With Maritime NZ Safety Week on the horizon, a free workshop about kayaking and small boat safety is being held in Howick this Saturday. Steve...

New legal protections for Hauraki Gulf

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says Parliament’s passing of the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act has ushered into law a “bold new era of marine protection...

Veggie garden vision at east Auckland shopping precinct

An unused patch of ground outside the Briscoes store at east Auckland’s Botany Town Centre is being converted into a flourishing community garden carefully...

Bishop’s “glass half-full” view of city’s future prosperity

Multi-portfolio senior Government Minister Chris Bishop remains optimistic that Auckland’s economic fortunes are going to turnaround next year and appreciates “it’s been tough” in...

Flyover opening marks major milestone in busway project

Yesterday, Wednesday, was a landmark day for east Auckland motorists, the first 24 hours that the $152 million Rā Hihi Reeves Road Flyover was...

Public invited to tour east Auckland wastewater treatment plant

Local residents are being given the chance to have a rare behind-the-scenes look at the new Beachlands Wastewater Treatment Plant. Watercare is inviting east Aucklanders to...

New Zealand’s 2025 Bird of the Year revealed

After an early lead, the kārearea New Zealand falcon has kept its talons firmly on the top spot as it snatched the crown in...
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