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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

Waterway fund boosts Franklin environment

Seven Franklin Local Board Waterways Fund grants have been made.

More changes needed to improve three waters reform proposal, Goff says

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed changes to the government’s proposed three waters reform but says the model still doesn’t stack up for Aucklanders.

Eco-friendly toilet providing double benefit at Phyllis Reserve

A rainwater harvesting system at a new toilet block at Phyllis Reserve is delivering a double benefit.

Update on Ōrewa’s coastal defences

Each area of the Ōrewa coastline faces its own challenges and the council’s response to managing these challenges will be tailored to suit.

Be storm ready this winter

Recent storm events that bought flash flooding to the Auckland region are a timely reminder that the likelihood is high of more of these events occurring as we move towards winter.

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.

Responding to the water-related impacts of climate change

Auckland Council is developing a 100-year adaptive policy to address how we respond to hazards caused by too much water

Protecting Auckland’s water future

Auckland Council's Auckland Water Strategy has been adopted by the Environment and Climate Change committee.