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08-10-09
Media release: 4:20pm - Auckland people still need to remain vigilant
The Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group have been advised that there is little further tsunami risk to the Auckland region from the 8.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Vanuatu today at 1103 NZDT.

08-10-09
Media release: 2:00pm - Tsunami Advisory: Potential threat to the Auckland region
This morning's earthquakes in Vanuatu have created the possibility of a tsunami which could affect the Auckland region.

07-10-09
Media release: ARC funding oyster shell clean-ups
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) has funding for five community oyster shell clean-ups this year and so far three dates have been set.

07-10-09
Media release: Seal a surprise visitor to Hunua Falls
Hunua Falls in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park has this week played host to a surprise visitor.

05-10-09
Media release: Get to Mt Smart and support tsunami victims this Saturday
Mt Smart Stadium is getting in behind a benefit match being held by the New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) to raise funds for the Samoan tsunami disaster relief effort.

02-10-09
Media release: Puhinui focus of pollution exercise
Pollution response officers are visiting Puhinui businesses this month to check steps are being taken to prevent pollution entering local streams and rivers.

02-10-09
Media release: Auckland Civil Defence to conduct a review of tsunami response
Cr. Derek Battersby (QSM) has requested an independent review of the tsunami response in Auckland.

01-10-09
Media release: Nominate yourself or someone else for an environment award
The Auckland Regional Council is seeking nominations for its 2009 Sustainable Environment Awards.

30-09-09
Media release: 10:00: Stay off beaches until cancellation of Tsunami warning for Auckland
The Auckland Region Civil Defence Emergency Management Group advises that a tsunami warning is in place for the Auckland region's coastline.

30-09-09
Media release: 16:30: Tsunami advisory: Potential threat to NZ cancelled
The Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group have been advised that there is no further tsunami risk to Auckland from the 8.3 earthquake that occurred in the Samoa Islands region this morning.