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East Auckland efforts to protect wildlife recognised
East Auckland is being recognised for its efforts in protecting the environment from pests and disease.
The government has named Howick schools and the Howick Ward as finalists in the 2021 Biosecurity Awards.
Howick Schools Moth Plant Competition saw students collect 90,000 moth plant pods … View moreEast Auckland is being recognised for its efforts in protecting the environment from pests and disease.
The government has named Howick schools and the Howick Ward as finalists in the 2021 Biosecurity Awards.
Howick Schools Moth Plant Competition saw students collect 90,000 moth plant pods and seedlings to improve biosecurity outcomes.
Pest Free Howick Ward saw teams work with the community to catch pests and plant around 40,000 native plants.
Auckland Airport has also been nominated for creating a biosecurity culture and team to strengthen border biosecurity.
Winners will be announced at a Wellington dinner in February 2022.
Armed Police called to an incident in East Auckland
Hi neighbours!
Stuff understands multiple police were present and armed during an incident at around 8am this morning.
More information to come.
Missing your favourite local paper?
It’s not in your letterbox this week because of alert level 4 restrictions - but it’s still available online! You can read the latest issue of the Eastern Courier
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Changes expected to prevent street racing in Cockle Bay
Kia ora neighbors,
A meeting on Tuesday evening at Cockle Bay Primary was 'very successful' according to Chris Luxon, after a number of the community met to discuss the increase of street racers in the suburb. Find out more!
Are you aged between 35 & 69? Have you ever had a hep C test?
Pharmacies across Auckland are now offering a free hepatitis C quick-test, along with effective treatment for anyone who tests positive for the potentially fatal virus.
Risk factors are not just injecting drugs or having a dodgy tattoos - anyone aged 35-69, as well as those who lived in Eastern … View morePharmacies across Auckland are now offering a free hepatitis C quick-test, along with effective treatment for anyone who tests positive for the potentially fatal virus.
Risk factors are not just injecting drugs or having a dodgy tattoos - anyone aged 35-69, as well as those who lived in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa or Asia, is at risk.
Have you ever had a test? What do you think of this new programme?
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