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Henderson-Massey reveals action plan to fight climate change
A plan of action that identifies opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience to climate change in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area has been approved.
How much do you know about our native birds?
Our team of experts have put together some exciting facts about our precious native birds. Do you know which bird can sound like a car alarm?
Final farewell to Atiu Creek family
Auckland Council pays tribute to Jackie Chatelanat.
New survey to study kauri health in Waitākere Ranges
Auckland Council surveys public land to monitor kauri dieback disease and for the first time will be extending its approach to include healthy trees in its studies.
Takapuna Beach home to ancient fossilised forest
At the northern end of Takapuna Beach, curious-looking basalt formations can be seen across the shore platform at low tide.
Dams approach half full but Auckland’s water supply is stable
More dry weather means Auckland’s dams may again drop below half full, but Watercare says the city’s water supply is in a better position this year thanks to its new water sources and the community’s ongoing water-saving efforts.
Safely disposing of electronic waste
Around 80,000 tonnes of e-waste is generated every year but only an estimated two per cent of that waste is recycled, with the rest ending up in landfills across the country.
Explainer: Auckland Council’s livestock management and farming operations
Auckland Council is one of the largest urban farmers in the region, covering nearly 1500 hectares of coastal pasture across 20 of its farmed regional parks, spreading from Rodney in the north down to Franklin in the south.
Auckland’s long term water resilience on track as Council, Watercare commit to ambitious targets
Technology, including smart meters in all homes by 2034, will empower Aucklanders to reassess their relationship with water.
Eden Park gets helping hand from Watercare
Eden Park could save 16 million litres of water per year thanks to a new custom-made water treatment plant and bore provided by Watercare.
Top 10 birds to spot in your backyard
Go bird spotting and see what you can discover in your own backyard or a nearby park.
Appeal for witnesses following cruel slaughter of gannets at famous Muriwai bird colony
Auckland Council, Police and the Department of Conservation (DOC) are calling for anyone with information about the shooting deaths of eight gannets, or tākapu, at Maukatia, Muriwai’s iconic gannet colony to come forward.
Auckland Council welcomes youth climate strikers' demands
Young people are justified in the urgency they are expressing, and it’s up to all of us not to let them down.
Auckland Council successful in first kauri dieback prosecution
Wandering walker found guilty of breaching bylaw
Be a tidy Kiwi neighbour this summer
There are better ways to find a new home for unwanted items instead of leaving them outside hoping someone will wander by and take them.
Turn over a new leaf and start composting
Now is a great time to start your home composting routine.
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