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Unwanted TVs top inorganics list
What are the things our collectors most frequently pick up? Some of the items on the list might surprise you!

Artist captures 100 days of waste
Auckland artist Elle Anderson has documented her contribution to landfill in a stunning photography project.

Investing in Auckland’s waterways
Auckland Council and Watercare are working together to invest in quality stormwater and wastewater services for central Auckland.

Auckland Transport to trial electric buses
Auckland Transport has been awarded up to $500,000 to part-fund an electric bus trial and close to $300,000 for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Wash Against Waste returns
The popular Auckland zero-waste initiative is back in action, a year after having their trailer stolen.

Watch: Boys thank their rubbish collector with Christmas present
Five-year-old Alexis Goatley’s biggest hero is Terrance, the rubbish collector who passes by in his truck every week.

Check online before taking the plunge
Checking the water quality of your favourite swimming spot is now much easier, thanks to a new feature on the Land, Air and Water Aotearoa website.

Project Auckland
The mayor gave more detail about his plans for Auckland during the current term.

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.

Zoo Tales: Time for a turtle check-up
The new Strangely Beautiful Australia opens to zoo visitors on Saturday 17 December and these Eastern snake-necked turtles will call it home.

Auckland progresses toward low carbon target
The 2016 Low Carbon Report shows that we are moving toward our 2040 emissions reduction target.

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.

Accolades for three ecological initiatives
Three Auckland community-led environmental initiatives walked away winners in a recent international competition.

Meet waste champion Banu Sidharth
The founder and owner of Banu’s Cooking Class has taught hundreds of New Zealanders to appreciate and respect food.

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.

Meet food waste champion Maile Uluave
For Tongan-born Maile, surplus food is a way to bring the community together.
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