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Auckland retains C40 Innovator City title
Auckland Council’s commitment to climate leadership has been recognised by a committee of mayors from around the globe, with the renewal of its C40 Innovator City membership status last month.
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First reports reveal reptile and amphibian predicament
Auckland Council has just released its Regional Threat Assessment for reptiles and amphibians, the first two in a series of threat assessments for indigenous species in the Auckland region.
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Water reform: Working Group changes a positive step, but Auckland needs to retain control of assets
Auckland Council strongly supports reform of water services provision in New Zealand. However, it remains adamant that Aucklanders, through their elected representatives, should retain majority control over provision of water services in our city,...
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Leading the way in sustainable finance this International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a chance to celebrate women’s achievements, and this year’s theme recognises the contribution of wahine around the world who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation and response, to build a more...
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Hauraki Gulf Forum adopts advocacy position on updating and strengthening the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act
Over the past nine months, the Hauraki Gulf Forum has undertaken an internal review on whether the 22-year-old Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act, and the Marine Park and Forum it created, remain fit for purpose.
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'Ruru' wins award at 2021 New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards
Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team has taken out top honour for Environment and Sustainability at the 2021 New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards.
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Septic tank system flush with success
New system helps protect waterways from septic tank contamination
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Love food, hate waste? Apply for a grant today
Are you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?
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Protecting the Hauraki Gulf
Help us protect the Hauraki Gulf now and for future generations.
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EDWard and his dotterel mates tagged for research
Two pairs of Northern New Zealand dotterels have taken up residence at Wynyard Point on land formerly occupied by the old tank farm, a site they’ve judged a prime nesting habitat.
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Zero waste innovators get funding boost
More than thirty organisations and businesses are receiving a boost in funding from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund
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Five ways to recycle your Christmas tree
What's the right way to throw out your Christmas tree?
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Auckland Council supports delivery partner to reduce inner-city emissions
Auckland Council is supporting its delivery partner, Urgent Couriers, in its bid to cut inner-city emissions. The certified carbon zero courier company is aiming to take 40 to 50 tonnes of carbon emissions a year out of inner-city Auckland by rep...
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Refill your water bottle to save money
Almost every block in the Auckland city centre has a water fountain or a place that will refill your water bottle for free.
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