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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09 Jul: The Hamilton Mayor's not bothered by the French rugby team's decision to stay outside the city, in the lead-up to their test against the All Blacks

04 Jul: Christchurch City Council has taken to the air to understand how storms have changed our coastlines

02 Jul: Tauranga's Mayor says the region wants certainty, as a deal with the Government inches closer

02 Jul: Memo to Shane Jones: what if NZ needs more regional government, not less?

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