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2367 days ago

Auckland's Future In Progress

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Over the month of July, we’ll be talking to a range of residents to find out what they want from future Auckland. They’ll share their aspirations for the city they love and tell us what they want to be left behind in the past.

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2367 days ago

Community group protecting native wildlife in Mt Albert

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Over the last two years, the community group Pest Free Ōwairaka has been working towards the goal of enhancing the natural habitat for native species in the local area with the support of Albert-Eden Local Board.

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2367 days ago

Aucklanders hit with another petrol tax increase

Neighbourly.co.nz

Petrol taxes and road user charges have increased today, with petrol up 4 cents a litre (GST incl.) and road user charges up 5.5 per cent.

The rises were first announced by Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, in June 2018, with importance put on the need to "fund the infrastructure for our … View more
Petrol taxes and road user charges have increased today, with petrol up 4 cents a litre (GST incl.) and road user charges up 5.5 per cent.

The rises were first announced by Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, in June 2018, with importance put on the need to "fund the infrastructure for our cities and regions to thrive, and save lives".
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2368 days ago

Poll: Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say… View more
Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say that has to change. It is such an existential threat that not to make it a requirement to teach children about climate change is doing them a great disservice, they say.

To read more, click here

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Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?
  • 70.4% Yes, of course it should!
    70.4% Complete
  • 15.6% No, absolutely not.
    15.6% Complete
  • 14% I'm not bothered either way.
    14% Complete
1515 votes
2368 days ago

Winter days

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Just a lovely image of a crisp, clear day at Alberton. The old walnut tree is bare without its leaves but the bulbs say its spring! The paperwhites have been out for several weeks.

Alberton, 100 Mt Albert Road. Open Wed-Sun 10:30-4:30 www.alberton.co.nz...

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2368 days ago

Your enrolment update pack is coming

Electoral Commission

Keep an eye on your letterbox for an enrolment update pack. Check it to make sure your details are correct, and then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.

Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
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2368 days ago

When she rises, we all rise

The Team from Women of Influence

Nominate a local hero for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, help recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Nominate a woman of influence before 15 July
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2371 days ago

Is the tide turning on freedom camping ?

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

Hi Neighbours, Is freedom campaign a problem in your area. Auckland's proposed bylaw is on hold and the council now wants the government to change the freedom camping legislation to simplify where people can and can't overnight? Will that make a difference to your neighbourhood?

(Please … View more
Hi Neighbours, Is freedom campaign a problem in your area. Auckland's proposed bylaw is on hold and the council now wants the government to change the freedom camping legislation to simplify where people can and can't overnight? Will that make a difference to your neighbourhood?

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