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Climate action

Business as usual will not protect us from the climate crisis. Together, we can cut Auckland’s emissions in half by 2030 and prepare for the impacts of climate change. See how Auckland Council is leading this transformation.

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Cleaning up our environment 17 Oct 2023

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.

Cleaning up our environment 4 Oct 2023

Green-fingered volunteers make a difference

Funding from local boards has seen Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to go from strength to strength.

Climate action 22 Sep 2023

Journey planner drives Puketāpapa toward change

Mount Roskill residents reduced individual weekly car journeys by nearly 1600km.

Auckland's Future In Progress 20 Sep 2023

Tree treat for Randwick Park streets

Randwick Park residents decided to do something about a lack of neighbourhood trees.

Council news 18 Sep 2023

Progress made but more action needed to accelerate delivery of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan

Severe weather events like the Auckland Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle show the devastating impacts of climate change – and the importance of climate action.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Sep 2023

New culvert will super-size flood protection

The Paerata culvert is in line for a massive upgrade.

Community 28 Aug 2023

Ngaa Hau o Maangere Ngahere Planting in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

A new project is underway to grow and restore tree canopy, food forests and gardens for a greener future across Mangere.

Cleaning up our environment 8 Aug 2023

Funds offered to protect waterways

Applications to Auckland Council’s Regional Waterway Protection Fund open soon.