Poachers endangering sea life at Goat Island Marine Reserve
Kia ora neighbours, marine reserves across Tāmaki Makaurau have been plundered by people illegal fishing crews as summer begins.
There are five marine reserves across the city – Tāwharanui, Long Bay-Okura, Te Matuku, Motu Manawa-Pollen Island and Cape Rodney-Okakari Point (Goat Island).
Goat Island in particular is a popular summer spot for snorkelling with more than 100 species of fish recorded at the reserve, which covers 518 hectares.
Read the full story at the link below.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.7% Yes
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7.9% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Know Thy Neighbour? We are getting there!
We are loving seeing everyone's posts about themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page.
Check out the neighbours in your area, you might find a walking group or choir to join and you might learn a few more neighbours names!
Feel like getting involved? Introduce yourself too, you might win one of our $50 Prezzy® card spot prizes...
ANZAC Day and The New Zealand Red Cross
The Red Cross shop in Dargaville remembers all those who have fallen in conflict this ANZAC Day.