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Environment 6 Sep 2018

Red-light districts help whitebait thrive

Meet the Aucklander who's helping endangered īnanga.

Environment 5 Sep 2018

1080 programme spells end for rats and possums

In just 12 months the Hunua Ranges has gone from being over-run with rats and possums to having the lowest pest indices in decades.

Environment 4 Sep 2018

Underwater sonic blasting hero

Sonic blasting to remove bacteria in water sounds futuristic but it’s happening in our very own waterways.

Environment 31 Aug 2018

Message from Mayor Phil Goff

We're celebrating the heroes who fight to sustain our natural environment.

Environment 30 Aug 2018

Watching out for the weka

A team of neighbours have banded together to protect and conserve the rare North Island weka.

Environment 30 Aug 2018

Hunua pest control programme nears start

Gearing up to start 1080 application in Hunua Ranges parklands.

14-24 year olds 27 Aug 2018

Young heroes take on pests

A team of students have been trapping and capturing rats at the school and local reserve.

Environment 24 Aug 2018

Reducing the impact of farming

Auckland Council is the largest urban farmer in the region.

Community 24 Aug 2018

Rats running riot – pest control tips ahead of winter

Community groups are fighting back against pests who are a threat to our biodiversity and environment.

Environment 22 Aug 2018

Quiz: How lightly do you live?

Take our quiz and find out!

Environment 22 Aug 2018

Council staff member takes up sustainability challenge

Briar Wyatt from Auckland Council's Waste Solutions team explains why she's doing the Sustainable Whānau Challenge.

Environment 20 Aug 2018

Tips on shopping sustainably

Check out some of the easiest ways to save some money and prevent waste when you're shopping.

Environment 16 Aug 2018

Auckland Region Ballance Farm Awards

The search is on for environmentally sustainable farmers and growers.

Environment 16 Aug 2018

Gardening tips from Auckland’s Wintergardens team

The team at Auckland Domain’s popular Wintergardens is busy preparing for the coming spring months.

Environment 15 Aug 2018

Single-use plastic bags to be phased out

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces single-use plastic bags will be phased out over the next year.

Environment 10 Aug 2018

Six ways to use fewer plastic bags now

Both Countdown and New World have committed to phasing out single-use plastic bags at checkouts by the end of the year. But why wait? Here are some tips for reducing your reliance on plastic bags of all kinds today.