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Exploring Auckland's green spaces
This month, OurAuckland explores our precious parks, trees and green spaces.
Trees at Canal Road, Avondale
Frequently asked questions on the Canal Road trees.
Get funding for your zero waste idea
The deadline to apply for funding is 30 September. Send us your zero waste ideas today.
Have your say on how we manage Auckland's regional parks
Aucklanders can have their say on the future management of regional parks with consultation opening today on updates to our Regional Parks Management Plan.
Auckland’s tree canopy cover grows by 60 hectares
Between 2013 and 2018 average urban ngahere (forest) canopy cover across Auckland increased by about 60 hectares, an area equivalent to around 60 sports fields.
Tāmaki Makaurau para kore
Programmes grounded in te ao Māori are helping Auckland to go zero-waste with WMIF funding.
Student kaitiaki wanted to work in the best work environment in Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Council is on the lookout for 14 student rangers to join the regional parks team for a three-month paid internship this summer.
Trail at Auckland Botanic Gardens a finalist in Biosecurity Awards
A two-kilometre interpretive trail designed to educate Aucklanders on the risks to Aotearoa New Zealand’s flora has been selected as a finalist in this year’s NZ Biosecurity Awards.
Auckland Council adopts cautious approach to adjusting water restrictions
Auckland Council resolved today to maintain residential water restrictions for the time being and, from October 12, to slightly adjust restrictions on outdoor water use by businesses.
Auckland Council reviews regional approach to weed management
The council is currently reviewing methodologies for weed management in road corridors, with local boards giving feedback on a draft proposal.
Huia tracks reopen as kauri dieback programme progresses
Aucklanders can enjoy the beauty of the Karamatura Valley once more now remedial work has been completed on three tracks.
Growing the urban ngahere years in the making
Imagine walking out of a downtown office block or a Commercial Bay restaurant and hearing tūī singing or seeing kererū feasting on karaka berries.
WMIF funding cuts waste and saves money at tool library
Auckland Library of Tools now has more tools for the occasional DIYer thanks to a grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.
How the construction industry is tackling waste
Council WMIF funds help incubate new ideas to reduce construction and demolition waste from going to landfill.
First wash-down station opens to council teams and contractors
As part of the fight against kauri dieback, we’ve installed the first semi-automatic vehicle wash-down station at Hunua to support staff and contractors working in, around or near kauri sites in the Hunua Ranges.
Horsing around in regional parks brings responsibilities
Whether you're going for a morning jog, walking the dog, hiking through the bush, or riding the trails, it is critical to consider the risk of spreading kauri dieback disease.
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