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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04 Feb: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's defending a surge in Auckland Council consultant costs

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