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Beaches 11 Nov 2019

Browns Bay beach remains a risk

Damaged wastewater pipes keep Browns Bay off-limits.

Environment 8 Nov 2019

Calculate and reduce your carbon footprint with FutureFit

Assess your carbon footprint using FutureFit and find out how you can make small changes that make a big difference.

Environment 5 Nov 2019

Tackling the tricky issues to keep our gulf islands safe

Auckland Council’s island biosecurity programme took the New Zealand Biosecurity Eagle Technology Local and Central Government Award on 4 November.

Environment 4 Nov 2019

Cornwallis Petrelheads protect peninsula's vulnerable birds

The Petrelheads of Cornwallis Peninsula are passionate about their namesake, the grey-faced petrel, and are working to manage the pests that threaten them.

Environment 1 Nov 2019

Water quality results announced following NZICC fire

Water quality testing in Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour has helped understand the nature of water entering the stormwater system following the NZICC fire.

Beaches 30 Oct 2019

Landmark stormwater consents decision will protect environment and improve water quality

The Environment Court has granted Auckland Council a resource consent to improve the way it manages all stormwater discharges across the region.

Environment 30 Oct 2019

Kauri compliance high but locals their own worst enemy

Auckland Council compliance officers were out in force over the weekend, watching for people breaking the rules around the use of closed tracks and putting kauri at risk.

Waste 25 Oct 2019

Reflection Friday - Recycling Week draws to a close

Today marks Reflection Friday in this year’s Recycling Week NZ.  It’s a chance to look back and see what we’ve learned and what we’ve done differently and to look ahead to what else we can do to create a more sustainable, waste-free Aotearoa.

Environment 24 Oct 2019

The Bonapartes of Tāwharanui return

A pair of wayward takahē has been caught after a weeks-long chase after an escape from their Tāwharanui sanctuary.

Environment 22 Oct 2019

Recycling truck blazes on the rise

Truck fires send up to 19 tonnes of recyclables to landfill in the last three weeks.

Environment 21 Oct 2019

Procurement Monday kicks off Recycling Week

Recycling Week NZ 2019 starts today and Auckland Council is getting behind the national effort to turn the spotlight on recycling.

Environment 21 Oct 2019

Motuihe Island – pest free since 2005

Meet the Motuihe Trust, community volunteers who have been working hard to keep the island pest free since 2005.

Waste 16 Oct 2019

Let’s Recycle Right, Auckland

Try Auckland's innovative online Recycle Right game now at recycleright.co.nz

Environment 14 Oct 2019

Protecting our native giant kokopu

Auckland Council is working with a team of volunteers to protect the native fish species giant kokopu on Waiheke.

Parks / Outdoors 10 Oct 2019

Defence Force volunteers clean up Laxon Esplanade Reserve

Defence Force volunteers removed around four tonnes of illegally dumped waste.

Pest Free 10 Oct 2019

How to attract birds to your garden

Check out these easy tips to make your garden a top destination for New Zealand birds.