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Environment 29 May 2019

Landlord insulation deadline: What this means

Part one of a series helping landlords insulate their rental properties by the 1 July deadline.

Beaches 24 May 2019

Drone swoops in to aid Safeswim water sampling

Auckland Council’s Safeswim programme has started using drones to aid with water sampling.

Community 21 May 2019

Environmental rate empowers communities

Auckland communities have been increasing conservation efforts thanks to the new Natural Environment Targeted Rate (NETR).

Community 21 May 2019

Council goes circular on construction waste

New deconstruction approach leads to significant reductions in construction waste sent to landfill.

Environment 7 May 2019

Rangatahi Climate Change Summit success

More than 100 rangatahi gathered for the Conscious Climate Mana Rangatahi Summit in April.

Environment 3 May 2019

Greening the urban environment

Elly Strang looks at the role of green spaces in creating and supporting a healthy urban environment.

Environment 2 May 2019

Community groups pitch in for green spaces

Elly Strang meets some of the community-led groups battling on behalf of nature in our city.

Environment 1 May 2019

The health benefits of green spaces

Being close to nature is good for our heads, our hearts and our lungs, new research shows.

Community 29 Apr 2019

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Frazer Dale

Meet our April pest free hero, the final winner of the Mayoral Conservation Awards, Frazer Dale.

Environment 5 Apr 2019

Help keep your backyard thriving this autumn

Autumn is a key time of year to get your house and backyard ready before winter starts.

Environment 2 Apr 2019

Challenge brings reward for Wellsford dairy farmers

Sustainable practices helped Silver Ridge Farm win Auckland Council’s Water Quality Enhancement Award.

Arts 1 Apr 2019

Artists selected for regional park residency

Two artists have been selected for the Artist in Residence programme to produce artwork inspired by Whatipū.

Environment 1 Apr 2019

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – Matuku Link

Meet our March pest free hero, Restoration Award recipient Matuku Link.

Environment 27 Mar 2019

Knowing, growing and protecting - a flourishing urban forest for Auckland 

Auckland Council has released a strategy to address the challenges facing our urban forest.

Environment 27 Mar 2019

From the ranges to the sea – engineering safe water

The third in a series of profiles of people working in, on and for Auckland's water - with Watercare Senior Project Engineer Paula Steinmetz.

Environment 26 Mar 2019

Have your say on Waitākere track reopenings

Public consultation on the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park track plan close on 15 March 2019.