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Auckland diverts 9 million kilos of food scraps from landfill
Aucklanders have kept nine million kilograms of food scraps out of landfill with their new rukenga kai (food scraps) collection service.
Much mulch for ground-baking summer
With El Niño increasing the chances of a long hot summer baking the ground, the Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station has got you covered.
How do we put freshwater first?
Freshwater rules are changing in Tāmaki Makaurau and it’s time for Aucklanders to have their say on how to improve the region’s rivers, lakes and streams.
Auckland Council installs first low carbon pipes
Low carbon pipes find their way into the ground
Come on and give food scraps a go
If you haven’t noticed the smaller addition to Auckland Council’s household bin family, why not take a stroll up your street on collection day.
Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward
Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.
Children learn how to build a solid future
Pakuranga Heights students have swapped the classroom for the garden, although they've had to build them first!
Embrace your inner eco-warrior this Recycling Week with these daily activities
Take part in the daily Recycling Week challenges and create new habits that will help the planet.
Come in and say hi to the friendly staff at the newest community recycling centre in Auckland
Auckland’s newest community recycling centre is more than just a place to drop off your unwanted items. It’s a place where the community can come together and learn more about sustainability.
Three ways Auckland Council is taking action against climate change
We are working hard to address climate change, and it's not all about reducing emissions! Discover three other ways we're taking action.
Cut costs and protect the planet: smart ways to reduce food waste
Check out these tips from the Love Food Hate Waste NZ team.
Recycling and repurposing ideas for a seasonal clear-out
Make your spring clean more eco-friendly with these sustainable options for recycling and disposing of unwanted items
Young environmental leaders step up
Young environmental leaders have attended a sustainability wānanga.
Little red digger slashes emissions
For the first time, Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters stormwater team is trialing an electric digger on its maintenance operations, a first in the southern hemisphere.
Auckland Council’s FutureFit challenge to business
An easy-to-use online tool created by Auckland Council to help organisations’ employees to determine their personal carbon footprint is being snapped up by councils and businesses around the country.
Budget 23 extends Auckland Council’s Ngā Puna Pūkenga programme
Budget 2023 has further invested in Auckland Council’s Ngā Puna Pūkenga (NPP) initiative.
