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What lies beneath our two biggest harbours?
What marine pests call Auckland’s two biggest harbours home?
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How did Safeswim stack up last summer?
Water quality on the rise at local beaches thanks to Auckland Council’s Safeswim programme.
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Green shoots – fostering a sustainable future
Meet some of the many dedicated Aucklanders planting the seeds of kaitiakitanga in the next generation.
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See cow milking up close at Ambury Farm Day
The milking of cows at Ambury Regional Park provides children with a "valuable insight" into where dairy food comes from says park ranger Janine Nillesen.
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Harbour Bridge lights up to celebrate Conservation Week
Auckland’s Harbour Bridge will light up to celebrate 50 years of Conservation Week between Saturday 14 September and Sunday 22 September.
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Vanquishing pests from the paddocks
Meet George Watson, the 10-year-old boy who has taken up trapping as a hobby to rid his parents' farm of pests.
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End of term chair’s report: Environment and Community Committee 2016 – 2019
Read the Environment and Community Committee end of term chair's report presented at today's meeting by Councillor Penny Hulse.
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Pestival returns for another year
For the third successive year, Auckland Council will host Pestival on Saturday 14 September at the Aotea Centre.
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North Shore bin collection: What you need to know
Bins beat bags – here's how it works.
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Climate crisis lessons from the UK
Mike Thompson from the UK’s Committee on Climate Change spoke with Environment and Community Committee Chair Penny Hulse about carbon reduction.
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Meet us at the Home Show
Auckland Council taking part in the popular Auckland Home Show (4–8 September) to answer questions and dish out advice.
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Safeswim switches on digital signs at local beaches
A wave of digital Safeswim signs are coming to another eight beaches around Auckland this summer.
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Have your say on the future of Waikumete Cemetery
Consultation on potential development zones in Waikumete Cemetery is now open.
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Apply for funding for your environmental project
Applications for this year’s Regional Environment and Natural Heritage (RENH) grants programme are now open.
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Do you have what it takes to be a park ranger?
Applications are closing soon for Auckland Council’s student park ranger summer internship.
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Quay Street rain gardens ‘unseen ecological hero’
A series of specially designed gardens will form the centrepiece of a revitalised Downtown Waterfront as part of the city’s 10-year Downtown Programme.
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