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Waste 7 Aug 2018

Keep the plastic-free habit going

Plastic Free July is over but you can still do your part for the environment.

14-24 year olds 3 Aug 2018

Community zero-waste leaders recognised

Community members leading the way to zero-waste were recognised at the Auckland Community Zero Waste Hui & Awards last week.

Environment 2 Aug 2018

Entries closing soon for Mayoral Conservation Awards

Auckland is celebrating its first ever Mayoral Conservation Awards.

Environment 1 Aug 2018

WANTED – Visionary ideas and ambitious solutions

What does an ambitious climate action plan look like to you?

Environment 31 Jul 2018

The vision for Auckland 2050 now online

The Auckland Plan 2050, which sets the direction for Auckland’s future and how the region will grow and change over the next 30 years, is now available online.

Parks / Outdoors 31 Jul 2018

Celebrate World Ranger Day

It's time for us to celebrate all the great things our park rangers do for Auckland.

Environment 18 Jul 2018

Kākā sightings on the rise in central Auckland

Conservation projects as part of Pest Free Auckland are contributing to a resurgence of native bird numbers in the city.

Environment 16 Jul 2018

Global competition seeks best innovations for megacities

Startup innovation competition seeks the next generation of technologies, business models, and platforms to help megacities.

Environment 12 Jul 2018

Captive population of rare skink established

A secure population of the critically endangered Chesterfield skink has been established in captivity.

Environment 11 Jul 2018

What are you doing for Plastic Free July?

Get involved with these events, challenges and groups for Plastic Free July.

Beaches 9 Jul 2018

Safeswim receives 2018 Smart Cities Award

IDC today announced Auckland's Safeswim program as the winner of the Smart Water Category, in the Smart Cities Asia Pacific Awards.

Environment 5 Jul 2018

Council goes to High Court over planning appeals

Almost all 108 appeals against the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) have now been resolved.

Environment 27 Jun 2018

Water projects in Auckland

Here are some of the water projects and upgrades recently completed in Auckland.

Environment 26 Jun 2018

Tips for starting your own pest-control group

Our top tips for starting a pest-control group in your neighbourhood.

Beaches 21 Jun 2018

Tackling erosion at Shelly Beach foreshore

New groynes and a seawall will help fight erosion at Shelly Beach, Kaipara Harbour.

Environment 21 Jun 2018

Zoo welcomes cotton-top tamarin babies

Monkeys born on 11 June healthy and happy.