Monday, June 2, 2025

Environment

Wasp numbers explode after long, hot summer

Times Staff -
If you’re battling a plague of wasps right now, you’re not alone, says University of Auckland Professor Jacqueline Beggs. The Professor of Biological Sciences says...

Explore Duder Regional Park

Times Staff -
Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

New notable trees ready for recognition

Times Staff -
Auckland’s notable trees are living legends. They provide homes for native species like the tūī, offer much-needed shade on a warm day, and have...

Uniting to reimagine Manukau Harbour’s future

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A new forum showcasing solutions and opportunities for New Zealand’s second-biggest harbour will be held later this month. The Manukau Harbour Symposium, held at Green...

Rare Raukawa gecko rediscovered in Auckland remains elusive

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The discovery of a rare mainland population of the Raukawa gecko (Woodworthia maculata) in the southern part of the Auckland region has sent ripples...

Dairy awards to celebrate top farmers despite protest threat

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Protests are planned in Tauranga this weekend as the dairy industry prepares to celebrate the best of the industry. The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards...

Stormwater pond upgrades for Papakura sports park

Helena O'Neill -
Work is set to begin to upgrade three stormwater ponds at Bruce Pulman Park. From April 30, the three stormwater ponds will undergo an upgrade...

Thunderstorm keeps emergency services busy

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An intense thunderstorm and rain event has kept residents, emergency responders and council teams busy through the night. Daylight has confirmed surface flooding across...

Wet and wild week ahead

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The upper North Island, including Auckland and Waikato, is in for a very wet and windy few days heading into the Easter holiday break. Auckland...

Monarch butterflies proving elusive

Helena O'Neill -
Have you noticed fewer monarch butterflies around this year? Helena O’Neill chats with Jacqui Knight, secretary and founding trustee at Moths and Butterflies of NZ...
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