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Lily Pond control under way
After testing spraying in the Claude Abel Lily Pond, Parks has started to control the invasive Mexican water lily in the pond. The test spraying showed no residue of glyphosate, [ Read More ]
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Loans for new septic tanks
At next Thursday’s Governing Body meeting, councillors will be voting on a proposal to pilot Retrofit loans to replace old septic tanks. This is part of the action plan to [ Read More ]
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Maori names restored to West Coast landmarks
As part of the Te Kawerau a Maki Claims Settlement Act 2015, the New Zealand Geographic Board has restored the traditional names to parts of the West Coast and wider [ Read More ]
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Seaview Road consultation
Auckland Transport is consulting on a proposal to install timber barriers along the south side of Seaview Road between the end of the existing barriers and the Domain gate. This [ Read More ]
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Auckland Transport consults on road design in Heritage Area
Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Transport Guidelines Sept15 (no comments … Auckland Transport is consulting on Design Guidelines for roads in the Heritage Area. The message from Auckland Transport is: Good [ Read More ]
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New rubbish bins and eel sign in place
Rubbish bins to replace the old pipe bins were installed in parks throughout Piha in time for Labour Day weekend. With grey-green metal and wooden sides, the bins fit in [ Read More ]
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Sell-out Labour Day Market brings the crowds
Everything edible had disappeared by 2.30 and stall holders were counting their cash. A great day at Piha market and a boost to groups’ funds.
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Open Studios Waitakere 2015
From 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, artists throughout the Waitakeres will have their studios open for visitors. See artists at work and stock [ Read More ]
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Death of Jack de Bazin
Sadly, Jack de Bazin died on Friday 18th September. Jack and his wife Ngaire lived in Rayner Road for years and were at the hub of community life. Jack was [ Read More ]
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Pup from pound becomes kauri dieback super-sleuth
On this week’s Purina pound pups to dog stars on TV1 was the heart-warming story about Paddy, a gorgeous golden lab that had been starved, beaten and confined, before being [ Read More ]