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Waste 27 Sep 2019

Container return scheme announcement welcomed

The design of a national container return scheme is getting underway.

Environment 27 Sep 2019

Leading the way for the next generation of conservationists

Meet Connor Wallace, the student who's paving the way for future conservationists.

Environment 26 Sep 2019

Clear thinking for water quality at Westhaven Marina

The team at Westhaven Marina have started to turn the tide when it comes to water quality in our country’s biggest marina.

Kauri dieback 24 Sep 2019

The digital kaitiaki of our forests

Innovate Auckland, an Auckland Council collective, is trialling a new tool to protect our forests and parks from kauri dieback.

Environment 24 Sep 2019

Promoting best practice within earthworks industry

Education is the focus of this year’s Earthworks Field Day being held at Whenuapai on Thursday.

Environment 20 Sep 2019

Wild Child: Helping kids experience nature

Meet Glenn Browne who is helping children understand their natural environment.

Environment 20 Sep 2019

Improving water quality in Ōkahu Bay

Solution to water quality about to begin

Environment 17 Sep 2019

What lies beneath our two biggest harbours?

What marine pests call Auckland’s two biggest harbours home?

Beaches 12 Sep 2019

How did Safeswim stack up last summer?

Water quality on the rise at local beaches thanks to Auckland Council’s Safeswim programme.

Environment 12 Sep 2019

Green shoots – fostering a sustainable future

Meet some of the many dedicated Aucklanders planting the seeds of kaitiakitanga in the next generation.

Environment 11 Sep 2019

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.

Environment 11 Sep 2019

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.

Environment 11 Sep 2019

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.

Community 10 Sep 2019

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.

Environment 9 Sep 2019

Pestival returns for another year

For the third successive year, Auckland Council will host Pestival on Saturday 14 September at the Aotea Centre.

Environment 9 Sep 2019

North Shore bin collection: What you need to know

Bins beat bags – here's how it works.