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Auckland Council to fund seaweed farming pilot in Hauraki Gulf
Auckland Council have earmarked $1.2 million to support the success of a Hauraki Gulf seaweed pilot farm project, which if successful, would scale up regenerative ocean farming and create numerous environmentally sustainable jobs in the region.
Mayor Goff outlines billion-dollar climate action package
An ambitious $1 billion climate action package to reduce carbon emissions and deliver more buses, ferries, cycling and walking and urban tree canopy is the signature policy in Mayor Phil Goff’s proposal for Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2022/23...
Businesses join Future Fit
Businesses are using the Future Fit tool to help staff reduce emissions.
Australasia’s biggest ever electric bus order will remove 10,000 tonnes of emissions annually
Australasia’s biggest electric bus order has been announced and will see a further 152 battery electric buses on Auckland’s roads and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the AT Metro bus fleet by an estimated 11 per cent per year.
Auckland selected to showcase climate initiatives
Eleven cities, including Auckland, are offering some of the world’s best examples of impactful urban climate action.
Auckland Transport shines bright at United Nations Climate Change Conference
Auckland Transport’s zero-emission bus fleet will be showcased in a virtual exhibition at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow this month.
Wiri on the world stage
A project that brings iwi together with Auckland Council to regenerate the Puhinui area bordering Manurewa and Manukau has been recognised on the world stage.
Early hope for emissions reduction
Here are more than 20 ways our region is changing to reduce our carbon footprint.
Auckland ready for COP 26 commitments
Global leaders are meeting in Glasgow to commit their countries to deliver on the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Eastern Busway gets green light
The next stage of the Eastern Busway from Pakuranga to Botany in Auckland is gathering pace despite the pandemic’s challenges.
Auckland Council raises $1 billion in Green Bonds
Auckland Council has surpassed $1 billion in funds raised through the sustainable finance framework.
Auckland's Climate Plan
Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan is our long-term approach to climate action. It sets out the priority action areas to deliver our goals to reduce emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Learn to Live Lightly
Aucklanders are discovering new and simple ways to lower their carbon footprint and save money using tools from Live Lightly.
7 Day Sustainable Lifestyle Challenge
The Live Lightly: 7-Day Challenge is a fun way you and your whānau can practice sustainability and fight climate change. Each day of the week tackles a different action.
Discover your footprint
Get an idea of the impact of your lifestyle on our planet and see how your everyday actions can make a difference.
Auckland Council adopts Sustainability Asset Policy for Community Assets
Auckland Council’s Environment and Climate Change Committee has today voted to adopt a regional Community Facilities - Sustainable Asset Policy, a key step on its journey to reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions.
