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Take care when making cultural offerings to the Manukau Harbour
Aucklanders wishing to make cultural or religious offerings to the Manukau Harbour are being urged to be mindful and speak with the council beforehand.
Forum shares tips on Manukau Harbour care
Businesses based on the catchments of the Manukau Harbour have received practical advice on how to be more harbour friendly in their everyday business practices.
Zoo tales – devil’s in the detail!
This week on Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo carnivore keeper tells us why she loves the little (Tasmanian) devils.
Rewarding year for council’s geospatial team
Nathan Heazlewood, Programme Manager for Auckland Council’s Geospatial Future Mode of Operations Programme, explains the hard work and challenges behind three impressive team awards in 2015.
Unlocking Auckland’s transport network
Mayor Len Brown explains how the City Rail Link will revolutionise Auckland.
Opinion: City Rail Link will transform Auckland’s economy
Auckland Mayor Len Brown discusses how the City Rail Link will transform Auckland.
More people than ever cycling to the city from the west
The number of people cycling into Auckland's city centre from the west for work or study is increasing.
Good COP, Bad COP: Where did the historic Paris agreement land?
Some say the Paris agreement is “the world’s greatest diplomatic success”. Some say it doesn’t go far enough. Since I’ve read the text (and was in Paris), here’s my take on where things landed.
Auckland’s climate change effort acknowledged on world stage
Auckland has been admitted to the world’s leading local government climate change action group, C40.
Zoo tales: Release the skinks!
This week on Zoo Tales, Auckland Zoo travels to Rotoroa Island to release 80 shore skinks.
Pilot of all-access restrooms in council offices planned
As a way of acknowledging the diversity of Auckland Council's staff and visitors and their individual needs, the council is looking into a pilot programme to introduce ‘all-access’ restrooms.
Preparing Auckland for rising sea levels
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has released a report on sea level rise, with recommendations for an overhaul of the way New Zealand is preparing for the impacts of climate change.
Port Future Study consultants appointed
A group of independent consultants has been chosen to identify and evaluate options for the long-term future of Auckland’s port.
Winning the battle against graffiti vandalism
Incidents of tagging have reduced since the council's graffiti vandalism prevention service was set up.
Council’s commitment to energy savings
Auckland Council has announced a commitment to improve the way it uses energy, as part of a three-year partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).
Auckland scorecard up 19 per cent
Aucklanders are enjoying better public transport, higher incomes, are better educated and have cleaner beaches.
