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Council news 18 Sep 2023

Progress made but more action needed to accelerate delivery of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan

Severe weather events like the Auckland Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle show the devastating impacts of climate change – and the importance of climate action.

Environment 14 Sep 2023

Protecting our trees

There has been some public interest in a developer’s decision to fell trees in Auckland’s suburb of Pukekohe.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Auckland’s 30-year Water Strategy announces its first annual update

The Auckland Water Strategy (2022 – 2050) is Auckland Council’s 30-year approach to water, guided by the vision te mauri o te wai, that the life-sustaining capacity of Auckland’s water is protected and enhanced.

Community 31 Aug 2023

Call to halt caulerpa’s spread in Waiheke waters supported by board

Auckland boaters are being asked to stay away from areas of the Waiheke coastline following the discovery of invasive seaweed exotic caulerpa.

Conservation 22 Aug 2023

Bobby puts best paw forward but needs your support!

The search is on for a hound good at its job!

Conservation 15 Aug 2023

Dotterels emerge from a rough summer breeding season

Stormy summer weather impacts dotterel breeding season

Waste 10 Aug 2023

Auckland’s newest one-stop shop for recycling

Aucklanders close to Western Springs have a new convenient location where they can take their unwanted items to save them from landfill.

Conservation 31 Jul 2023

The science of sniffs – evaluating dogs to detect plant pathogens

Detection dogs as a tool to sniff out the pathogens causing kauri dieback

Community 28 Jul 2023

Recycling and repurposing ideas for a seasonal clear-out

Make your spring clean more eco-friendly with these sustainable options for recycling and disposing of unwanted items

Conservation 11 Jul 2023

Mana whenua guidance key to reptile surveillance

Ecologists go hunting for reptiles!

Community 5 Jul 2023

Blockhouse Bay Intermediate students working to protect their school and build connections

Students building connections between school and community environments

Waste 4 Jul 2023

Double trouble for recycling

The amount of non-recyclable material placed in Auckland kerbside recycling bins has doubled in three years.

Environment 3 Jul 2023

Building a more resilient Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council is making strides with a programme of work to reduce the region’s vulnerability to flooding and other climate impacts. 

Environment 30 Jun 2023

Goodbye single-use plastic, hello reusable or paper alternatives

As of Saturday 1 July 2023, the sale and manufacture of many single-use plastic products has been banned, restricted or phased out.

Akl Paths 27 Jun 2023

Where to for Manukau Harbour shorelines?

Public input is sought into Shoreline Adaptation Plans that will inform the management of large sections of coastline along the Manukau Harbour for the next 100 years.