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 Rare storm petrel confirmed breeding in NZ
03 February 2012
A team of researchers have collected the best evidence yet that the New Zealand storm petrel, which was thought extinct until 2003, is breeding in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. read more
 Waitangi Day in Henderson set to be huge
02 February 2012
Auckland comes alive this Waitangi Day with the Black Seeds playing live and free at Henderson Park. read more
 Auckland welcomes its 1.5 millionth citizen
01 February 2012
The Mayor has welcomed the baby chosen as Auckland’s 1.5 millionth citizen this morning at Middlemore Hospital. read more
 Council offering agricultural chemicals collection
01 February 2012
Rural residents with unwanted agricultural chemicals or other hazardous waste are being encouraged by Auckland Council to sign-up for an onsite collection next month. read more
 Mayor in the Chair in Wellsford
01 February 2012
Len Brown is heading to Wellsford for his first Mayor in the Chair event of 2012, on Monday 13 February. read more
 New Youth Theatre Company for Papakura
01 February 2012
The renowned Hawkins Theatre in Papakura is proud to announce the development of a new youth theatre company. read more
 Art Exchange to Help Mangere Children
31 January 2012
An artists’ collective is running an inspiring exhibition that aims to help Mangere children this winter. read more
 Aucklanders urged to explore our precious wetlands
27 January 2012
Aucklanders are being encouraged to explore Auckland’s precious remaining wetlands with World Wetlands Day coming up next month. read more
 Changes to rubbish and recycling collections
25 January 2012
Auckland Council is advising residents that, for two weeks commencing Monday 30 January, all its regular kerbside rubbish, recycling and paper collections will be one day later than usual due to the Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day public holidays. read more
 New table tennis stadium at Parrs Park
25 January 2012
A new table tennis stadium is to be built at Parrs Park in West Auckland in time to host the World Veterans Table Tennis Championships in 2014. read more
 Dogs lead the way on bylaw review
24 January 2012
Aucklanders are invited to have their say on Auckland Council's proposal to introduce a new dog policy and bylaw for the region. read more
 Media statement regarding Occupy Auckland
24 January 2012
Auckland Council will not be drawn on its next steps to remove illegal campers from its parks. read more
 Auckland Council removes camping gear from occupation sites
23 January 2012
Auckland Council has today removed equipment and vehicles from public spaces being used as campsites under the Occupy Auckland banner. read more
 Auckland Libraries celebrates Year of the Dragon
17 January 2012
What do story books, tai chi and dragons have in common? They all feature in this year’s lunar New Year celebrations at libraries across the Auckland region. read more
 Don’t miss chance to have say on waste plan
16 January 2012
Aucklanders who want their say on how waste is tackled in the region have a fortnight left to make a submission on the draft Auckland Council Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. read more
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