Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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Environment

Walk into another era on Hololio Estate

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

Mud, memories and Motutapu!

By Times’ Junior Journalist Pia Grover Earlier this year my school, St Cuthbert’s College, took me on an unforgettable camp where I had the...

Letter to the editor: Getting real about solutions for Aucklanders

By Nic Hedge, of Mellons Bay Howick ward councillor Maurice Williamson’s recent column (‘Let’s get real about climate change’, Times, April 29), repeats several...

Reckless waste dumping disturbs locals

By Times’ Junior Journalist Josh Arnold Illegal dumping of rubbish and its impact on local environments has become an increasingly relevant issue for community...

Fun walk at Clevedon Farm House Cafe

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

River birdlife artworks taking flight

Artists draw inspiration from their immediate locales and Tony Clarke sees an abundance of beauty in the birdlife inhabiting the Tāmaki Estuary environment. The well-known...

Study finds honeybees collect myrtle rust as food

Honeybees gathering myrtle rust spores as food could be helping spread the fungal disease killing native trees, University of Auckland research reveals. A recently published...

Exploring Duder Regional Park with Howick Tramping Club

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

Councillor Williamson: Let’s get real about climate change

By Howick Ward Councillor Maurice Williamson I’m not a climate change denier. The Earth’s climate has always changed. There have been at least five known...

New oak plants link back to WWI hero

Small plants that have been successfully grown from acorns from trees with a direct connection to World War One are being presented to the...

Fishery Officers finding high local compliance

Fisheries New Zealand Officers have carried out thousands of recreational catch inspections throughout summer, with an overall compliance rate of 94 per cent. Around the country its Officers...

Geography students explore site for new boat ramp

By Times Junior Journalist Katherine Zuo On Wednesday, March 4, year 11 geography students from Macleans College visited Eastern Beach for our first experience...

Cyclone Vaianu downs large pine trees in east Auckland reserve

While east Auckland largely avoided severe damage as Cyclone Vaianu swept across the North Island last weekend, two large pine trees in a Pakuranga...

More rain forecast for week ahead after Cyclone Vaianu

On top of the large amount of rain Cyclone Vaianu has dumped on east Auckland and the rest of the North Island over the...

Trails, trees and fun – exploring WalkFest 2026

By Times Junior Journalist Pia Grover Imagine an entire month dedicated to getting outdoors, fun activities, and looking after yourself physically! That’s exactly what East Auckland WalkFest is all about. WalkFest is a month-long celebration of the local spots within...