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Six things you can’t put in your recycling bin

Reducing landfill is a great cause your whole household can get behind. However, it’s important to know what can be recycled in your kerbside bins and what needs to be taken elsewhere – or put straight in the rubbish.

Weather updates: follow the forecast and make a plan

Keep an eye on weather forecasts and, if you live in an area prone to flooding or isolation, make sure you’ve got a plan in place.

Reasons to join your local community conservation group

Community conservation groups are working hard to improve our natural environment right across Tāmaki Makaurau. Check out some great reasons to connect with your local group.

Our Pest Search website

Find out about pest plants and animals in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. You can search for a pest by name or use the filters to narrow down the selection.

Turner returns to Manukau Harbour Forum

Experienced Manukau Harbour guardians Jon Turner and Alan Cole have been returned as chair and deputy of Auckland Council’s Manukau Harbour Forum.

Three outdoor activities for Easter family fun in Auckland

There's more to this long weekend than chocolate! Check out these fun outdoor activities across Auckland to entertain the whole family.

Isolated communities remain front of mind

While the weather has settled this week in Tāmaki Makaurau, the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle are still being felt, particularly in our isolated communities.

Latest from Auckland Emergency Management

Read the latest updates from Auckland Emergency Management and Auckland Council on recent storms and flooding across the area.

Financial implications of severe weather events

Auckland Zoo alligators curious about their new neighbours – a bunch of noisy parrots 

The skink habitat in Lizard Lane at Auckland Zoo now bears a high flood-water line. It’s an emotional signature of a flood that stopped a city.

Keeping you safe on your lifestyle block

To help urban dwellers moving to the country, New Zealand’s first emergency preparedness handbook has been developed to help lifestyle block owners prepare for and get through an emergency.

Rangatahi urged to apply for Tuia mentoring programme

The city’s five southern local boards will all take part in this year’s Tuia rangatahi mentoring programme. Papakura Local Board 2022 Tuia representative Isabelle Penrose (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) is urging rangatahi to apply.

Troops needed for war on moth plant

Moth plant is a pest that is taking hold across the city.

The best places to mountain bike

Auckland is home to hundreds of mountain bike trails. From family-friendly coastal rides on the North Shore, to challenging downhill trails in the South - there’s something for every rider. 

Ideas for free days out across Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau comes into its own with plenty of opportunities to get outdoors.

Small pets now boarding on buses

Travelling on a bus? All of AT’s bus services are welcoming small pets in a suitable pet carrier from December 26 this year.