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Students rebuild derelict houses using construction and demolition waste
An industry training programme is equipping the next generation of builders and tradespeople with the skills to reuse and repurpose materials – and save them from landfill.
Check out storm materials for your DIY project
If you’re about to dive into some DIY, check out the materials from storm-damaged homes that are available at your community recycling centre.
Blaze sparks wake-up call: Auckland Council urges industry vigilance on battery disposal
Due to the Lithium fire fallout, Auckland Council says industry must play by the rules
Rodney moving to council rubbish collections
Rodney residents will have council rubbish collections funded by residential property rates from 1 September 2025.
Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area
Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.
Franklin moves from rubbish bags to bins
Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections.
Papakura says bye-bye bin tags
Papakura residents will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from Thursday 1 May 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.
Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning
The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!
Oriental fruit fly – Birkdale area
Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know council kerbside collections in Birkdale.
Important update
Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Papatoetoe/Māngere area
Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Papatoetoe and Māngere have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.
Flaming start to the new year for waste trucks
2025 is off to a fiery start for Auckland’s waste trucks with five rubbish and recycling truck fires in the first two weeks of January.
Standardising rubbish collections
Aucklanders on the North Shore will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 3 March 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.
Oriental fruit Fly – Papatoetoe/Māngere area
Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know about council rubbish collections.
8 ways to a waste-less Christmas
This Christmas, save money and reduce stress by cutting out waste.
Tips for a Zero Waste Festive Season
Celebrate a waste-free festive season this summer with these top tips to protect the environment and keep Auckland beautiful.
Over 10,000 tonnes recycled at Waiuku Community Recycling Centre’s 10-year mark
This month, Auckland’s first official Community Recycling Centre (CRC), Zero Waste Waiuku is celebrating 10 years of operation.
