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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02 Jan: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is promising the Council takeover of AT's duties will improve lives

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International:
Why could Donald Trump's Board of Peace be a threat to the United Nations? 16:17

Law and Order:
Auckland Police have seized a dark-coloured Toyota van they believe was used in a shooting in Onehunga on Friday morning 16:17

Entertainment:
Sir Idris Elba almost missed out on his knighthood because the consideration letter "got lost in a pile of post" 16:10

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