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Environment 1 Jul 2019

10 top tips to keep your house dry this winter

10 top tips to help make your house warm, dry and energy efficient.

Waste 28 Jun 2019

Retailers urged not to landfill leftover plastic bags

With the plastic bag ban coming into force on Monday, retailers are being urged not to landfill any leftover lightweight shopping bags.

Community 28 Jun 2019

Help our native birds – do the Garden Bird Survey

The birds in your garden can provide information about the state of New Zealand’s environment.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 19 Jun 2019

Preparing for Auckland's next volcanic eruption

Auckland’s Emergency Management team will be featured in the documentary 'Beneath New Zealand', to be screened at 8.30pm on Sunday.

Environment 14 Jun 2019

Mayor Goff hits million tree mark

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has fulfilled his pledge of planting a million trees in this term of council.

Community 11 Jun 2019

Auckland Council declares climate emergency

Auckland Council's Environment and Community Committee has voted to declare a climate emergency.

Environment 7 Jun 2019

Fruit Fly Update

On-the-ground efforts to manage the recent fruit fly detections in the Northcote area continue, with the possibility of some controls remaining in place throughout the winter months.

Walkways 4 Jun 2019

Which Auckland path will you follow?

Discover more than 200 walking and cycle paths with the Akl Paths website.

Walkways 4 Jun 2019

Get together on these east Auckland walks

Take a look at our list of the top eight walks to do in east Auckland.

Walkways 4 Jun 2019

Get together on these south Auckland walks

Take a stroll on these six south Auckland walks and check out AklPaths for more places to explore.

Walkways 4 Jun 2019

Get together on these north Auckland walks

Explore Auckland's coastline and regional parks with our pick of six of the best walks.

Environment 4 Jun 2019

Together, we’re making gains for our green spaces

When Auckland Council and the community work together on improving our environment, you can see the results.

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.