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Gardening – Summer storms gardening
Mon, 23 Feb 2026
This summer on the Coast has been a tale of two seasons, dry humid weeks punctuated by powerful storm systems that have tested both gardens…
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Coastal slips highlight erosion risks for the Hibiscus Coast
Mon, 23 Feb 2026
A series of coastal slips early this year, triggered by heavy rain and strong winds, forced the closure of the Pacific Parade stairs in Army...
/Auckland CouncilCommunity-centred proposal for Gulf Harbour Country Club
Mon, 23 Feb 2026
Gulf Harbour residents are invited to have their say on a proposal aimed at securing long-term community ownership of the former Gulf Harbour Country Club...
/Auckland CouncilEnvironment – Vision for a pest-free Hibiscus Coast
Fri, 20 Feb 2026
With new residents continually arriving on the Hibiscus Coast, the New Year offers a good chance to explain what Forest & Bird’s Pest Free Hibiscus...
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Ban just the first step say rockpool protectors
Fri, 20 Feb 2026
Legal protection for the Whangaparāoa Peninsula’s rockpools has finally arrived after a combination of community action and support from the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust. However,...
/EnvironmentMarine – Intertidal zones need more than bandaids
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Being able to step out the door with a bucket and gather pipi used to be one of the simple joys of living near the...
/EnvironmentEnvironment – Poo clues
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Every living being eats, moves, breathes, grows, reproduces, dies and poos. But poo is seldom talked about in polite company. It is essential to all...
/EnvironmentFree snorkel day
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
A free guided snorkel and kayak community day will be held at the Whangateau Harbour on Sunday February 22. The day is held in memory...
/EntertainmentSlip repairs could take months
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Road closures, safety and the long road to recovery after recent slips on Mahurangi West Road were the main issues raised at a packed public...
/EnvironmentFlood path of least resistance
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Auckland Council will begin overland flow path assessments and flood resilience checks in Warkworth and Snells Beach next month as part of its Making Space...
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