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Meet community recycling shop manager Kazem Derakhshanian
Kazem Derakhshanian started collecting reusable items from the roadside three years ago, and is passionate about diverting these things from landfill while raising money for charity.
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Rugby kids lead 'slow down' campaign
The Pakuranga Rugby Club has joined Auckland Transport's 'Love Being a Local' campaign to promote safer speeds on roads.
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Meet Food Waste Champion Tracey Lee
For this Chinese-Kiwi, growing up in a family of market gardeners has meant an ingrained appreciation of where food comes from.
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Ancient places and new plans
Fourteen more sites around Auckland will have recognition and protection as places that mana whenua of Tāmaki Makarau regard as culturally and historically significant.
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Auckland recognised for climate leadership
Auckland has been chosen as a finalist in two categories in the prestigious C40 Cities Awards, standing alongside cities such as Milan, San Francisco, Hong Kong and New York.
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Meet food waste champion Maile Uluave
For Tongan-born Maile, surplus food is a way to bring the community together.
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How to book an Auckland Council venue
If you're looking for a location for a function or event, Auckland Council has more than 150 affordable and easy-to-book community venues available for regular or casual hire.
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AUT students make the most of food waste
Auckland Council has been working with the talented students at the AUT catering school to inspire Aucklanders to love their leftovers in a bid to reduce food waste.
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Community groups battle it out to become predator free
Four Auckland-based community groups are competing for a spot in the finals of Kiwibank’s next Predator Free Community, alongside 10 other contestants.
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Help earthquake relief effort by donating money, not goods
People are being asked not to donate goods to the affected regions at this stage, as they pose serious logistical issues around transport, storage and distribution.
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Tips for keeping safe during an emergency
The 7.5 magnitude current earthquake near Culverden has got people thinking about what to do to be safe in the case of an emergency.
Auckland Civil Defence swings into action after shakes
Behind the scenes with Auckland’s Civil Defence team.
Demographic advisory panels confirmed
The advisory panels are the Disability, Rainbow Communities, Seniors, Youth, Ethnic Peoples and Pacific Peoples Panels.
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Schools recognised for their commitment to safety
Hundreds of children have been recognised for their involvement in Auckland Transport's Travelwise programme.
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Auckland Council governing body inauguration
The inaugural meeting of Auckland Council’s governing body is available to view.
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Five-year public space Wi-Fi contract comes to an end
Auckland Council’s five-year contract, which provided free Wi-Fi in selected public spaces, will end from November 6.
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