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Harbour pollution seen up close
Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.
Explore the Manukau Harbour's beaches
Everone heads for the beach in summer - and almost always to the east coach. That means the Manukau Harbour is seldom crowded despite offering superb swimming.
Summer storm preparedness takes a few simple steps
With summer well and truly upon us, it is timely to remember that the season not only brings sunny days but also the chance of stormy weather.
Make noise with consideration this holiday season
Noise consideration from both sides for the festive season
3,500 reasons to put the health of freshwater first
Recent consultation with Aucklanders on how to improve the region’s rivers, lakes and streams has been hailed a success.
Animal Management Officer scores dream job
Why wouldn't you want a summer job like this!
Auckland Council using AI technology to understand tree canopy cover changes
The council has a new tool to work towards its goal of increasing tree canopy across urban Auckland.
Important milestone sees Te Whau Pathway construction recommence
The Te Whau Pathway, is one step closer to becoming a reality after construction resumed today, on a section of the pathway in Te Atatū.
Four super sporting facilities getting a well-deserved upgrade
Grassroots sporting organisations are the good-vibes glue that bring communities together.
Applications open for latest round of Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants
These grants are for regionally significant groups, services, events and activities that benefit residents across Auckland.
Auckland’s Long-term Plan of choices and trade-offs
The Long-term Plan is one of the main tools that helps to shape and improve our city.
Know where it’s safe to swim in the Waitematā
The rāhui and blanket public health advice not to swim in the Waitematā Harbour is starting to lift as green ticks return to Auckland’s safeswim.org.nz
Garden initiatives in the community – sharing kai and knowledge
Aucklanders are growing their skills thanks to three community garden initiatives that support food sovereignty in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward
Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.
Children learn how to build a solid future
Pakuranga Heights students have swapped the classroom for the garden, although they've had to build them first!
Beautifying Manukau since 2001
One of Auckland’s star-performing charitable trusts continues to shine in the work it does leading beautification projects and environmental education all over the south and east of Tāmaki Makaurau.
