Thursday, January 29, 2026

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Environment

Coastal visitors asked to respect native birds

As Aucklanders flock to the coast for summer swims, strolls and sandy picnics, another kind of seasonal buzz is happening along the region’s shores. It’s...

Park’s half-century celebrated

One of Auckland’s most beautiful public parks has been hailed as a jewel on the Manukau Harbour, 50 years after its creation. Auckland Council lead...

New climate action fund opens to community

The Auckland Council says it’s “investing big” in community climate action with the launch of Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund. It’s...

Feedback sought on salmon-catch rule changes

Fish and Game is inviting angler and public feedback on potential rule changes that manage the catch of sub-adult lake-type salmon at Lake Heron. Lake...

Why east Auckland is a boatie’s paradise

East Auckland is one of the best parts of New Zealand for boaties and the suburbs of Bucklands Beach and Half Moon Bay help...

Walks: Exploring Ayrlies’ tranquil wetlands

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

School pupil’s message: “You can make a difference”

By Abdulrahman Al Taai, year 8 pupil at Bucklands Beach Intermediate School The globe is warming up rapidly. While many industries release greenhouse gases,...

Research highlights impact of heatwaves on estuaries

In news that will be relevant to everyone who cares about the health of our local Tamaki Estuary in east Auckland, new research from...

The awkward truth of Christmas spending

It’s been a tough year for New Zealanders and for Kiwi charities. “Families have struggled to pay the bills,” ChildFund New Zealand CEO Josie Pagani...

Boaties: Fanworm has no supporters here – check your hull

The recent discovery of marine pest Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii) on boat hulls has prompted Auckland Council to remind boaties to check and clean...

Maurice is the master of native bush maintenance

The Times is recognising the many wonderful people in our local east Auckland community who go out of their way to help others with our...

Fortnight closure for highway intersection

A usually busy east Auckland road intersection is out of action for two weeks after Christmas, says Auckland Transport, which has announced details of...

Auckland Council bins fortnightly rubbish collection trial

Auckland Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections in parts of Te Atatū Peninsula, Panmure...

Last call for submissions on Auckland’s future housing plan

Auckland Council is reminding residents and ratepayers they have until 5pm this Friday to make a submission on Proposed Plan Change 120 (PC120) to...

Ratepayers rattled by rushed process for PC120

Very quickly and at the end of a long and tough year economically, civically and socially, recently legislated Plan Change 120 to Auckland’s Unitary...
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