Mayor Jamie Cleine says these endangered seabirds are an iconic part of their coastline.

He says both locals and visitors value these birds, so anything that will help their survival is worth a try.

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03 Feb: The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money

30 Jan: The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes

29 Jan: Agents involved in Alex Pretti killing put on leave as Trump says mayor is 'playing with fire'

28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui

26 Jan: A major overhaul of NZ’s local government is underway – will it really fix what’s broken?

25 Jan: The Tauranga mayor says the hardest part of the last few days has been witnessing the grieving families of those lost in Thursday's landslide

24 Jan: The Whangarei District Council says a slip on Helena Bay Hill could take anywhere between eight and 12 weeks to clear

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