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Auckland’s residential water restrictions to be adjusted for summer
From 14 December, residents will be able to use hand-held hoses fitted with trigger nozzles; though they are still urged to use water wisely as the city’s water shortage continues.
Finalists shortlisted in this year’s Mayoral Conservation Awards
Environmental champions achievements to be recognised.
Meet the people taking care of Auckland's environment
Across the region, Auckland Council teams are dedicated to managing our natural spaces, protecting native plants and animals and tackling pests.
Protecting our natural environment 10 years on
Auckland’s unique natural environment makes it a spectacular and special place to live with easy access to beaches, harbours, parks, and bush.
Regional Pest Management Plan comes into effect
The new pest management plan is critical to the survival of the region’s native species, both plant and animal, which evolved in the absence of pests.
An oasis in Ōtara
The Ōtara Kai Village group works with retailers and manufacturers to support locals and redistribute food that would otherwise go to waste.
Illegal dumping turns green waste business red
A gardening business owner whose trucks were repeatedly dumping green waste in various sites around Auckland has been ordered to pay up by Waitākere District Court.
Toxic sea slug warning for Auckland beachgoers
While the occurrence of toxic sea slugs on Tāmaki Makaurau beaches has been sporadic over the years, Auckland Council’s Alcohol and Environmental Health Manager Mervyn Chetty says people should remain vigilant.
Explainer: Review of weed management in the road corridor
Auckland Council is reviewing how it manages weeds in the urban road corridor. Here are the top need-to-know facts.
What to grow and eat seasonally in Auckland
Green up your garden to grow some delicious fresh fruit and vegetables, improve local biodiversity and help offset your carbon emissions.
Our water future: Let's do something about it
As Auckland continues to grow and change, we need to look after our precious water.
Building the path to zero waste
Construction and demolition feedback on waste minimisation
Auckland Council encourages phase-out of worthless plastics
Eliminating hard to recycle single use plastics would be a win for our environment
What your targeted rates have preserved over the past year
Auckland's environment is benefitting from the natural environment and water quality targeted rates.
Auckland Council's farms featured on Country Calendar
With about 400 cattle and 5500 ewes, council farms nearly 1500 hectares of coastal pastures across 19 regional parks, making us one of the biggest urban farmers in the region.
2020 Mayoral Conservation Awards open for environmental champions
Nominations for this year’s Mayoral Conservation Awards are now open, recognising the contribution of groups and Aucklanders to care for and restore our city’s environment.
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