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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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?

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Entertainment:
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Environment:
Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin 15:27

Accident and Emergency:
Police say a Papamoa woman missing in the Kaimai Range has been found safe and well 15:17

Entertainment:
Charli XCX and George Daniel "aren't hedonistic", according to Matty Healy's mother Denise Welch 15:01

Business:
The housing market is currently favouring buyers - but that may not last 14:57

Motoring:
Road cyclists Ella Wyllie and Finn Fisher-Black have claimed the national time trial crowns in Cambridge 14:37

Skiing:
Australians in Japan say ski fields are safe after spate of deaths 14:37

Entertainment:
Donald Trump has blasted the Grammy Awards and branded host Trevor Noah a "total loser" 14:31

International:
CIA says it will cease publishing the World Factbook, a free online resource used by millions 14:27

Auckland:
This central Auckland cottage tells a remarkable tale of the city’s bicultural history 14:17

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