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Mission Possible: Ditching the car for the e-bike
From saving hundreds of dollars a month in fuel to the serenity of the Hauraki Gulf, find out why Aucklanders love carless commutes.
On your bike: Making cycling easier across Auckland
Cycling is a great way of cutting carbon emissions, but if you’ve never used pedal power to get around, it can seem a bit daunting.
Central library living roof sets sustainable example
In the largest example on a council-owned building, Auckland Council has installed a living ‘green roof’ featuring more than 2000 plants on top of the central Auckland Library.
Thank you, Auckland – your feedback on our Annual Budget
More than 11,500 Aucklanders had their say in the consultation on Auckland Council’s 2022/2023 Annual Budget, almost triple the number of responses received in the preceding annual budget consultation.
Bright future ahead for next generation of women climate leaders
Future climate leaders in the film, construction and urban design industries are among the ten women selected to participate in the C40 Auckland Women4Climate Mentorship Programme.
Consultation finds strong support for Climate Action Targeted Rate
Aucklanders overwhelmingly back a proposed Climate Action Targeted Rate (CATR) to help combat the climate crisis, according to consultation.
Update on judicial review proceedings
High Court proceedings have started in challenge of Regional Land Transport Plan.
Responding to the water-related impacts of climate change
Auckland Council is developing a 100-year adaptive policy to address how we respond to hazards caused by too much water
Putting plans in place to protect Auckland's coastline
Auckland Council’s Whangaparāoa Shoreline Adaptation Plan pilot has officially wrapped up, with the report adopted by the Environment and Climate Change committee on 10 March.
Time running out to have your say on our Annual Budget
More than 3000 Aucklanders have already submitted feedback on Auckland Council’s proposed 2022/23 Annual Budget, but time is running out to have your say.
Auckland Council launches Ngā Tiriti Ngangahau - The Vibrant Streets Programme
Active-mode projects aimed at reducing transport emissions and improving road safety are being rolled out across the region as part of the council’s Ngā Tiriti Ngangahau - The Vibrant Streets Programme.
Auckland retains C40 Innovator City title
Auckland Council’s commitment to climate leadership has been recognised by a committee of mayors from around the globe, with the renewal of its C40 Innovator City membership status last month.
Latest step towards a greener Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland
Eke Panuku has taken its next step in the fight against climate change, with the release of its new Climate Change Strategy: Te Rautaki mō te Huringa o te Āhuarangi.
Council interim report highlights annual budget challenges
Auckland Council’s interim report for the first six months to the end of December 2021 shows that many of the pressures forecast in our recovery budget are materialising.
