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Waste 29 Aug 2019

New bylaw not just a load of old rubbish

The new Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw more clearly sets out what individuals and businesses can and can’t do with their waste.

Environment 27 Aug 2019

Apply for funding for your environmental project

Applications for this year’s Regional Environment and Natural Heritage (RENH) grants programme are now open.

Parks / Outdoors 23 Aug 2019

Do you have what it takes to be a park ranger?

Applications are closing soon for Auckland Council’s student park ranger summer internship.

23 Aug 2019

September OurAuckland magazine out now

The September issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region, and in cafes and transport hubs.

Environment 20 Aug 2019

74,000 new native plants for Auckland’s maunga

More than 19,000 trees and shrubs have been planted in the last twelve months as part of a large-scale project to restore Auckland's maunga.

20 Aug 2019

Unusual calls and patient staff: behind the scenes at a council contact centre

We visit Auckland Council's contact centre in Manukau to find out about the hard-working people solving Auckland's problems.

Plans / Projects 13 Aug 2019

Targeted rates helping to improve environment and water quality

Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee received a progress report today on the targeted rates work programme.

Dogs 2 Aug 2019

Know where your dogs are this lambing season

Dog owners are being reminded to be extra vigilant during lambing and calving season, as the risk of stock attack increases.

11 Jul 2019

Moving from the countryside to the city

Ten years ago, Caity Butcher would have given anything to live in Auckland’s central city. Today, the 22-year-old is making up for lost time.

Policies / Regulations 8 Jul 2019

Auckland Council receives support for ban on private fireworks sales

Auckland Council’s call for a law change to ban the sale and private use of fireworks has been supported by a majority of New Zealand’s councils at this weekend’s Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) conference.

Community 3 Jul 2019

Call for entries to 2019 Mayoral Conservation Awards

Do you know heroes who go above and beyond to protect our environment? Nominations for the Mayoral Conservation Awards are now open.

Waste 28 Jun 2019

Retailers urged not to landfill leftover plastic bags

With the plastic bag ban coming into force on Monday, retailers are being urged not to landfill any leftover lightweight shopping bags.

Dogs 28 Jun 2019

Paws on public transport - top trips with your pets

Councillor Casey and Suzie have put together some train trip ideas to get the print of approval from your pooch.

Dogs 28 Jun 2019

Renew your dog registration online for your chance to win

Renew your dog registration online and be in to win a The Secret Life of Pets 2 movie pack.

Policies / Regulations 19 Jun 2019

Auckland Council undertakes firearms audit

Auckland Council has audited the firearms it owns and is making changes to the way it stores, uses and maintains firearms, in accordance with new legislation.

Transport 12 Jun 2019

Auckland Transport to allow pets on trains from Sunday

Pets will be allowed on trains from 16 July as part of a trial introduced by Auckland Transport.