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Heart of the Waitākere Ranges free of kauri dieback pathogen

Good news for Waitākere Ranges health

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. 

Mission Possible: Making waves with your commute

The joys of commuting by ferry and bus in Auckland

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

The benefits of getting around Auckland by train.

In the shade

Increasing Auckland’s tree canopy cover to combat climate change

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.

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.

Auckland Council’s first biosecurity dog departs

Best nose in the business departs

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.

RURU a winner again!

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

Ripple of excitement as haunting sound returns to summit of Kohukohunui

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

Turnaround in compliance as sediment control in council sights

Council blitz see rise in compliance

Get your septic system checked - compliance is coming in June 2022

Do your part to keep Auckland’s waterways, and ecosystems healthy by making sure your septic tank is well maintained.

Central library living roof sets sustainable example

In the largest example on a council-owned building, Auckland Council has installed a living ‘green roof’ featuring more than 2000 plants on top of the central Auckland Library.

Tool boosts efforts to improve water quality

With $452 million of targeted rates earmarked over 10 years to improve water quality, Auckland Council is making sure it invests in the right solutions.

Charter signing secures the future health of Te Puhinui Stream