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Beach users say dogs causing problems

The Howick Local Board has been asked to be "very careful" with the rules relating to dogs on beaches. Local residents Catherine Priscott and her...

348 fish found in boat search at Half Moon Bay

MPI fishery officers have caught a group of fishers at Half Moon Bay with more than 45 times the daily snapper limit. Late last week...

Final event of EcoFest a success

The Beautification Trust's month-long free out door and online festival, Eye on Nature EcoFest, had its final event on Friday (April 29). The day was...

BREAKING: Three Waters – Council ownership of confirmed

  ·       Local councils ownership of water entities confirmed and new shareholding structure put in place ·       Local community and council voice further strengthened in Regional Representative Groups...

Riley steps down from Friends of Mangemangeroa

Allan Riley is a highly-respected member of the Howick community, not only for his more than 20 years of dedication and work for the...

A call to moth pod crusaders

It is time, once again, for moth pod crusaders to turn their attention to the fields and vegetation in the local communities. For the fourth...

‘A disaster waiting to happen’

Urgent action is needed to address the threat of flooding in preparation for future severe weather events striking east Auckland. That's the view of Howick...

Funding used to improve our environment

By Adele White, chairperson Howick Local Board Kia ora! At this time, it seems Omicron has hit many families in our area. It is good to...

Scallop populations diminish by more than 90 per cent

By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter Funded by New Zealand on Air. A comparison of scallop surveys between last year and 2012 has found that...

The war on weeds

A recent report has indicated that New Zealand's battle against harmful weeds falls short in a national-level plan or strategy. Simon Upton, the Parliamentary Commissioner...
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