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Franklin updates its pesky plant poster
Now you download a copy of the Franklin Local Board weed wanted list.
The best of both worlds - compost and food scraps
While home composting is still the preferred option to treat food scraps, not all Aucklanders can compost and not all food scraps can be easily composted. Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service means that food scraps, which would end u...
Three social enterprises that are fighting plastic pollution
From fully recyclable packaging to local clean-up events, these Auckland-based social enterprises are helping the planet and its people.
Attend a community tree planting day – it’s good for you and the planet
If you’re looking for a new way to boost your wellbeing, participating in a community tree planting day is a great option.
Reducing overflows and protecting local waterways in Bayview and Beach Haven
Construction is underway on a $22m wastewater pipeline that will reduce the risk of overflows into local waterways like Kaipatiki Creek, improve access and service issues and cater for population growth in the Bayview and Beach Haven areas.
Auckland Council introduces friendly fungus to combat invasive weed
Arguably the most notorious pest weed to have escaped into the wild, tradescantia causes considerable damage to the natural environment, spreading along streams by water movement, infesting waterways and smothering native species.
A love letter to trees: Why our urban ngahere improves our wellbeing
We need trees everywhere: in our streets, parks, playgrounds, shopping areas, places of work and around our homes - and Auckland Council’s Urban Ngahere Strategy is making that happen.
One year on – the green revolution spreads across the Central City library roof top
It is a year since Auckland Council installed its largest 'living roof' on a council-owned building, the Central City Library Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.
Greater protection for Auckland’s most productive land
Protections to preserve Auckland’s highly productive land for growing vegetables, fruits, and other primary production uses, have recently strengthened, helping to safeguard this resource.
Auckland Council fells Waitākere Tree Services in court
Notable tree in Manukau Road removed without resource consent.
Ecobulb home energy saver project a winner
Auckland Council has partnered with energy-efficient lightbulb producers Ecobulb to help struggling Auckland households save on their power bills.
City shaping strategy gets approval for consultation
Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee today approved a draft strategy for how Tāmaki Makaurau should grow and change over the next 30 years, which will go out for public consultation on Tuesday 6 June.
Six things you can’t put in your recycling bin
Reducing landfill is a great cause your whole household can get behind. However, it’s important to know what can be recycled in your kerbside bins and what needs to be taken elsewhere – or put straight in the rubbish.
Solid progress on $52 million wastewater upgrades
With four 175,000-litre storage tanks now buried underground and the gravity main over halfway complete, stage one of the $52 million shovel-ready Dunkirk Road wastewater upgrade is on track to meet its completion in September next year.
Auckland Council celebrates as Hunua Ranges caution lifted
The caution over the 1080 treatment area in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park has lifted, six months after the final application for 2022. With already excellent results, this marks the third successful aerial pest control operation for Auckland Coun...
Easy eco tips to green up your life
Make eco-friendly choices and fight climate change with these six easy tips for enjoying a more sustainable lifestyle.
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