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Update: Auckland's water supply
Watercare is still dealing with the effects of the Tasman Tempest and is treating less water than normal.
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Water update: No further need for savings
Watercare is advising Aucklanders that the need to save water has now ended, with the organisation confident they can fulfil demand.
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New era for Auckland Council maintenance
Aucklanders can expect better maintenance of their local parks, buildings and open spaces from 1 July, thanks to a move that will also save money.
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Reduce your water use with free audit
Get on track with water savings with a free water audit from Watercare, which provides you with a personalised report showing how their household can best make savings.
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Council to partially demolish Probett Building
Auckland Council has issued a warrant to undertake the emergency partial demolition of the Probett Building at 3107 Great North Road, New Lynn.
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Join the war on weeds: Blue morning glory
Find out how to combat this invasive pest plant, which can take over other species of plants by smothering them.
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10 easy ways you can save water today
All Aucklanders have been asked to reduce their water use by 20 litres per day until the end of March – here are some practical tips to help you achieve that target.
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Water situation improved but savings still needed
The call for Aucklanders to save 20 litres of water each a day is still in place.
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Stepping up our climate game
Malcolm Shield is the City of Vancouver’s Climate Policy Manager, who is currently working with C40.
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Meet waste champion Naomi Roberts
This WasteWise advisor's passion for helping others reduce what they send to landfill all started with the incentive of a $20 Pak'nSave voucher.
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Keep the intruders out – recycle right
Are you unknowingly putting the wrong things in the wrong bins? Check out or list of common items mistakenly put in with the recycling.
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LAWA River of the Month: February
February takes us to the Arapera River, which flows into the southern arm of the Kaipara Harbour.
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Not a giant slug: About the Macroinvertebrate Community Index
If you’ve looked up your property in the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan geomaps viewer, you might have noticed it falls under the Macroinvertebrate Community Index. But what does that mean?
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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!
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Artist captures 100 days of waste
Auckland artist Elle Anderson has documented her contribution to landfill in a stunning photography project.
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Upgraded water quality guide considered
A significant upgrade of Auckland’s Safeswim beach water quality monitoring programme is being considered by Auckland Council.
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