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Favona fire: an update from Auckland Council on the monitoring and compliance response
A message from Mervyn Chetty, Auckland Council General Manager, Licensing & Regulatory Compliance.
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Ecobulb home energy saver project a winner
Auckland Council has partnered with energy-efficient lightbulb producers Ecobulb to help struggling Auckland households save on their power bills.
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Botanic Gardens become a classroom
Hundreds of children have taken part in Eye on Nature learning sessions.
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Motorway truck fire: advice for neighbouring residents
Auckland Council’s Environmental Health specialists have spent the day visiting properties affected by this morning’s (Wednesday 8 March) truck fire on the southern motorway and have some advice for residents.
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Save on your bills and have a warmer, healthier home
Find out how to lower your power bills and have a warmer, drier house with free advice from our certified advisors
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Manurewa seniors gather for Matariki
Manurewa Seniors Network members gathered recently to acknowledge Matariki.
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Auckland Council supports bold Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan
The latest government plan to reach New Zealand’s Smokefree 2025 goal has received strong support from Auckland Council.