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Climate action 15 Jul 2022

Cutting Auckland Council’s own emissions

They say change starts from within, and that’s the approach Auckland Council is applying to cutting its corporate carbon emissions.

Waste 14 Jul 2022

Grants for zero-waste champions up for grabs

Have you got a clever idea for cutting waste? Auckland Council is offering grants of up to $50,000 as part of the annual Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.

Policies / Regulations 11 Jul 2022

One more week to have your say on how we manage Auckland’s freshwater

Auckland Council is calling on Aucklanders to give their feedback on how the region's freshwater should be managed. Consultation closes 17 July.

Environment 10 Jul 2022

Opinion: The cost of our transport emissions

On Wednesday, the Ministry for the Environment released the results of latest Health and Air Pollution in New Zealand (HAPINZ) study.

Conservation 30 Jun 2022

Heart of the Waitākere Ranges free of kauri dieback pathogen

Good news for Waitākere Ranges health

Dogs 29 Jun 2022

Are you a responsible pet owner?

Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, fish fanatic or lizard lover, pets can bring great joy and companionship into our lives. 

Climate action 28 Jun 2022

Mission Possible: Making waves with your commute

The joys of commuting by ferry and bus in Auckland

Climate action 28 Jun 2022

Mission Possible: Ditching the car to get on the right track

The benefits of getting around Auckland by train.

Climate action 28 Jun 2022

In the shade

Increasing Auckland’s tree canopy cover to combat climate change

Climate action 28 Jun 2022

Making a move on emissions

When it comes to the future health of our city, there is no time to waste. Small changes can lead to big results – and we need to make those changes now.

Climate action 28 Jun 2022

Mission Possible: Ditching the car for the e-bike

From saving hundreds of dollars a month in fuel to the serenity of the Hauraki Gulf, find out why Aucklanders love carless commutes.

Dogs 27 Jun 2022

Auckland Council’s first biosecurity dog departs

Best nose in the business departs

Council news 23 Jun 2022

Auckland Council finalist in excellence awards

Click and collect, outdoor spin classes, virtual concerts and ground-breaking kauri programme make it to the finals of local government excellence awards.

Environment 22 Jun 2022

RURU a winner again!

Ruru, Auckland Council’s conservation information system has again won national recognition for use of geospatial technology.

Environment 7 Jun 2022

Ripple of excitement as haunting sound returns to summit of Kohukohunui

Kōkako pair singing the success of the 2021/22 breeding season