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Community 31 Oct 2017

Waitākere zero waste centre wows MP

“A great success within the local community,” is how Scott Simpson, Associate Minister for the Environment, has described Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Centre.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

Fire at Waitākere refuse centre

UPDATE: 1 June 7:45am. Auckland Council is assisting the Fire Service following a fire at its Waitākere Refuse Transfer Station buildings in Henderson.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

New bins for Manukau and Howick

We are delivering new rubbish bins to residents in the Manukau and Howick wards throughout June and July.

Community 31 Oct 2017

One 'Hell' of an opening

Hells Pizza and $15,000 of Atlas Concrete slabs are just two examples of generous community donors that have helped social enterprise Hibiscus Cost Zero Waste renovate Whangaparāoa’s Community Recycling Centre.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

Central Auckland: please get your rubbish out before 7am

If you live in central Auckland, your rubbish bin collection time will be changing from 9 October 2017 – make sure you don’t miss the truck!

Community 31 Oct 2017

Rural halls a hit in Franklin

It’s been two years since the rural communities of Beachlands, Maraetai and Orere took charge of running their local hall, a move proving a hit with users.

Development 30 Oct 2017

Mana whenua collaborate on bus station design

The Manukau Bus Station is being developed in partnership with mana whenua.

Community 27 Oct 2017

Waitematā Good Citizen Awards 2017

Community individuals and groups were celebrated for making Waitematā a great place to live.

Events

12 Apr 2025

Sprout and Savour: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Microgreens have nutritional value and are also a cost effective green food that you can grow in...

17 May 2025

Waste Free Kitchen: Being Creative with Leftovers

Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.