Local Disposal Bins and Weed Swap days
Rhamnus and Moth Plant - Have you seen these weeds?
Help stop them by identifying and removing Rhamnus and Moth Plant weeds from you property. To help local efforts, the Howick Local Board are providing public weed disposal bins and holding a plant swap event.
Rhamnus and Moth Plant disposal bins
Dates 23 April to 6 May 2019
Location Lloyd Elsmore Park (Bells Road entrance)
Weed Swap
Bring in Rhamnus and Moth Plant weeds and take home a new plant for your garden
Dates 4 May 2019 - 9am to 1pm
Location Lloyd Elsmore Park (Bells Road entrance)
For more information contact
pestfreehowick@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Pest Free Howick - A Howick Local Board funded project
PFH - Weed swap 2019 Flyer with red spot FINAL - PDF - Lorelle.pdf Download View
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.6% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.7% Small fireworks displays in each community
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8.1% Keep it as is
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32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.4% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
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