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Climate action 7 May 2025

Auckland Council steps up to reduce flood risk in Stanmore Bay

From soccer balls to mangroves: Auckland Council clears the stream for safer storms.

Climate action 1 May 2025

The heroes of Tāmaki Makaurau’s stormwater system

Aucklanders may have spotted new signs on catchpit trucks and CCTV vans across Tāmaki Makaurau—and for good reason.

Climate action 11 Apr 2025

Ground broken on the first ‘Making Space for Water’ flood resilience projects

First two Making Space for Waters projects in Mangere begin

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 7 Mar 2025

Working with the community to prevent flooding in the Wairau catchment

Auckland Council proposes flood resilience project at AF Thomas Park to reduce the risk of flooding and enhance community space.

Climate action 10 Dec 2024

Auckland Council’s first urban heat assessment reveals “heat islands” in the city

Heat maps reveal how Auckland’s built environment impacts local temperatures.

Climate action 26 Nov 2024

Auckland Council awards grants to advance community climate action

Community-led climate action grants announced.

Council news 20 Nov 2024

Have Your Say: Let’s protect Auckland’s environment

The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation is open now until 8 December 2024 and Auckland Council is inviting Aucklanders to provide feedback.

Climate action 4 Nov 2024

Choosing deconstruction over demolition

Every year, we send more than 1.6 million tonnes of waste to landfill in Auckland, that’s more than a tonne per person.

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Environment 21 Oct 2024

Progress towards Auckland’s climate goals puts resilience at the forefront

Auckland Council’s Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan 2024 progress snapshot.

Council news 3 Oct 2024

Working together to protect Auckland’s natural environment

Aucklanders will soon be asked for their feedback on Auckland Council’s ‘Let’s protect our environment’ consultation.

Beaches 9 Sep 2024

Beginning the conversation today for our beaches of tomorrow

Auckland Council seeks public input on future coastal management in response to climate change.

Beaches 30 Aug 2024

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.

Climate action 19 Aug 2024

Auckland climate grants open for community-led projects

One way of taking action to address climate disruption, e-biking.

Climate action 15 Aug 2024

Virtual eyes enhance Auckland Council’s flood management

AI to the rescue to help improve flood readiness.

Climate action 15 Aug 2024

Auckland Libraries promote flood resilience campaign

Auckland Council has launched a flooding resilience campaign across Auckland libraries, offering vital resources to help residents prepare for and reduce the effects of flooding.

Climate action 14 Aug 2024

Auckland Council's path to a greener future

Auckland Council is succeeding in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability across its $11 billion portfolio of assets.