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Environment 19 Mar 2019

New frontier for businesses committed to climate change action

New Zealand’s work to reduce carbon emissions crossed a new frontier last night with the launch of our first-ever gamified carbon calculator – FutureFit.

Environment 19 Mar 2019

World Water Day: Friday 22 March

Have your say on how we protect our waterways and plan for our future daily water needs.

Environment 19 Mar 2019

Marine pests prompt local hull cleaning rule rethink

The public is being asked for feedback on regulations to stop the spread of marine pests.

Environment 15 Mar 2019

Building a better picture of our kauri

Aerial photography of forested areas will take place over Auckland in March and April to build a picture of our native forests.

Community 14 Mar 2019

Thousands get behind the fight for whitebait

People from schools and community groups have been working with Whitebait Connection to ‘adopt’ whitebait spawning sites.

Environment 11 Mar 2019

Our top tips for saving water

Find out how you can save money and help the environment by reducing your water consumption.

Cultural 11 Mar 2019

Learning from tikanga Māori

Auckland Council's Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum has put forward a holistic view of how water is managed.

Environment 4 Mar 2019

Remember to check your septic tank

Help keep our water network clean and healthy by maintaining your septic tank.

Environment 1 Mar 2019

Third Queensland fruit fly found in Northcote area

Further biosecurity restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Northcote are being put in place, following the discovery of a third Queensland fruit fly in the area.

Waste 1 Mar 2019

Keeping our waterways free of waste

How we're stopping hazardous substances entering our waterways.

Community 28 Feb 2019

Meet a Pest-Free Hero – eCoTrack

Meet February's Pest-Free Hero, eCoTrack, a winner of a Mayoral Conservation Award.

Cycling 18 Feb 2019

Make a pledge to cycle to work during Bike Month

Cycling to work is a win that’s good for your wallet, your health and the planet, swap four wheels for two this Bike Month.

Environment 15 Feb 2019

Protecting Auckland’s natural environment

Progress update on the Natural Environment and Water Quality Targeted Rates.

Waste 12 Feb 2019

Grants available for food waste champions

Apply now for Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste Fund.

Environment 24 Jan 2019

Domain tree succumbs to Dutch elm disease

Dutch elm disease has been confirmed on a large Huntingdon elm tree in the Auckland Domain, located near the band rotunda.

Environment 14 Jan 2019

Top tips for reducing soft plastic use

Auckland Council is encouraging Aucklanders to make efforts to reduce their consumption of soft plastics.