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Cleaning up our environment
Auckland Council urges vigilance against wildfire risks in regional and local parks
Care required when clearing vegetation to help prevent wildifires.
Caulerpa threat: boaties urged to help stop the spread this summer
Boaties heading out on the water this summer are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa.
Taking a strategic approach to managing sediment
Auckland Council is taking a strategic approach to how we manage sediment (or bare earth) all with the aim of minimising the impact on our environment.
Middleton Stream clearance diverts tonnes of debris from landfill for “new life”
Auckland Council and community group collaborate to clear city stream.
Significant environmental offences deliver hefty fine for contractor
Breaches of the Resource Management Act bring substantial fines for contractor.
Successful ‘lighting strike’ on invasive Caulerpa seaweed
A bright light is proving effective for killing Caulerpa seaweed, which is a rapidly spreading invasive seaweed in northeastern New Zealand.
Forum welcomes Manukau Harbour stand
Auckland Council's move to put in place a strategy for improving outcomes for the Manukau Harbour have been welcomed by the Manukau Harbour Forum.
Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised
The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.
Five ways to get involved this Earth Day and help the planet
Earth Day is celebrated on 22 April and is a time to reflect on ways we can protect our natural environment and preserve it for future generations.
Compliance soars by 70 percent as developers get smarter with sediment control
Developers getting smarter with sediment compliance
A win for the environment as hefty fine handed out for illegal earthworks in Te Papapa
Illegal earthworks on contaminated site in Te Papapa
Harbour pollution seen up close
Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.
Cans for Kai a hit for Westhaven Marina’s boaties
Boaties playing their recycling part this summer
Mana whenua-led project aims to rid Aotea / Great Barrier Island of rats and feral cats
Project aims to rid an island of rats and feral cats!
Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward
Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.
Embrace your inner eco-warrior this Recycling Week with these daily activities
Take part in the daily Recycling Week challenges and create new habits that will help the planet.
