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Auckland Climate Festival face to face for the first time
Auckland's second annual Climate Festival takes place this October.
Applications sought for Auckland climate grants
From Monday 26 September, Auckland Council will be accepting applications from organisations and community groups in the Auckland region for the newly created Auckland Climate Grant programme.
Save on your bills and have a warmer, healthier home
Find out how to lower your power bills and have a warmer, drier house with free advice from our certified advisors
The pathway to lower transport emissions in Auckland
An Auckland where we all have more choice in how we travel, and where we are collectively less vulnerable to global risks; is the vision outlined in the proposed Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway.
Waterways Protection Fund extended
Aotea / Great Barrier, Papakura, Franklin and Rodney, are all now part of the Regional Waterways Protection Fund.
Cutting Auckland Council’s own emissions
They say change starts from within, and that’s the approach Auckland Council is applying to cutting its corporate carbon emissions.
Auckland Council adopts climate-focused Annual Budget
Auckland Council has formally adopted the Annual Budget 2022/23, locking in a bold billion-dollar package to combat the climate crisis.
Mission Possible: Making waves with your commute
The joys of commuting by ferry and bus in Auckland
Mission Possible: Ditching the car to get on the right track
The benefits of getting around Auckland by train.
In the shade
Increasing Auckland’s tree canopy cover to combat climate change
Making a move on emissions
When it comes to the future health of our city, there is no time to waste. Small changes can lead to big results – and we need to make those changes now.
Mission Possible: Ditching the car for the e-bike
From saving hundreds of dollars a month in fuel to the serenity of the Hauraki Gulf, find out why Aucklanders love carless commutes.
On your bike: Making cycling easier across Auckland
Cycling is a great way of cutting carbon emissions, but if you’ve never used pedal power to get around, it can seem a bit daunting.
Central library living roof sets sustainable example
In the largest example on a council-owned building, Auckland Council has installed a living ‘green roof’ featuring more than 2000 plants on top of the central Auckland Library.
Thank you, Auckland – your feedback on our Annual Budget
More than 11,500 Aucklanders had their say in the consultation on Auckland Council’s 2022/2023 Annual Budget, almost triple the number of responses received in the preceding annual budget consultation.