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Whau Coastal Walkway Environment/Supplied Residents in west Auckland say they will appeal the Te Whau coastal pathway, which once complete, will link the Manukau and Waitematā Harbours. The causeway will extend from Green Bay to Te Atatu Peninsula on the western edge of the Whau River passing close by the back of their properties. Construction for the Te Whau coastal pathway started in 2015, and upon completion will link the Manukau Harbour to the Waitemata Harbour. The project is being funded by Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, the Whau and Henderson Massey local boards and the trusts. The government announced in July the project will be given a funding boost of $35 million, creating more than 100 jobs post-coronavirus. ....
Incidents of cars colliding with birds are common. Brad Flahive/Stuff WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Jeanine Oxenius delivers dead ducks to Auckland Council in protest at its response to the avian botulism outbreak. One duck was found sitting on the road with both legs broken, Miller said. In another smash, a mother duck was killed by a car and her orphaned ducklings ushered in. “My heart goes out to these birds,” Miller said. “This is what we see every day.” “I can’t even begin to imagine what a lousy way to die that is.” Birds savaged by cats have less than a 20 per cent chance of surviving, according to international figures: “Sadly we can’t fix cat attacks very often.” ....