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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...

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.

Auckland Council commencing assessment of 610 tree nominations

'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.

Septic tank system flush with success

New system helps protect waterways from septic tank contamination

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?

Protecting the Hauraki Gulf

Help us protect the Hauraki Gulf now and for future generations.

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.

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

Five ways to recycle your Christmas tree

What's the right way to throw out your Christmas tree?

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...

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.

Have your say on our draft management plan for regional parks

Consultation on Auckland Council’s draft Regional Parks Management Plan is now open to the public.

Auckland Council to fund seaweed farming pilot in Hauraki Gulf

Auckland Council have earmarked $1.2 million to support the success of a Hauraki Gulf seaweed pilot farm project, which if successful, would scale up regenerative ocean farming and create numerous environmentally sustainable jobs in the region.

Kōkako chicks make Christmas appearance

Thanks to a 30-year project, intensive predator control and thousands of volunteer hours, the kōkako is thriving in the Hunua Ranges and is now the fourth largest population on mainland New Zealand.

Auckland Council's feedback on government Three Waters Reform proposal

Auckland's concerns with government proposal outlined.