Sustainability

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Council news 14 Nov 2023

How do we put freshwater first?

Freshwater rules are changing in Tāmaki Makaurau and it’s time for Aucklanders to have their say on how to improve the region’s rivers, lakes and streams.

Sustainability 1 Nov 2023

Roskill residents reduce carbon footprint

Mt Roskill community take on sustainable living programme and reduced their carbon emissions by almost 170kg CO2 over 10 weeks.

Sustainability 31 Oct 2023

Manurewa Community Recycling Centre celebrates first birthday

The Manurewa Community Recycling Centre, a cornerstone in South Auckland's Zero Waste efforts, is marking its first birthday this weekend with a whānau-friendly party for the community, and there's much to celebrate.

Development 27 Oct 2023

Auckland Council installs first low carbon pipes

Low carbon pipes find their way into the ground

Environment 26 Oct 2023

Come on and give food scraps a go

If you haven’t noticed the smaller addition to Auckland Council’s household bin family, why not take a stroll up your street on collection day.

14-24 year olds 18 Oct 2023

Moth plant busters sail to Motuihe

Young environmentalists were rewarded for their moth plant beating efforts with a trip to the Motuihe nature reserve.

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.

Community 16 Oct 2023

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!