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Auckland mayor urges action on climate change
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has joined mayors from around the world and signed a letter to the G20 Heads of State urging them to deliver on their commitments to tackle climate change.
Golflands workplace accident
The council has been informed of a workplace accident involving one of its contractors.
Water and wastewater price changes
From 1 July 2017, water prices will increase by 2.5 percent and wastewater services will increase by 3.3 percent on average. The Infrastructure Growth Charge will increase by 3 percent.
Look out for tuber ladder fern
It may look like a harmless native fern, but tuber ladder fern can take over your garden, crowding out other plants.
Want to help combat throw-away culture?
Repair Café, a movement helping people fix things rather than send them to landfill, is set for further expansion thanks to funding from Auckland Council.
Meet a conservation hero
OurAuckland speaks to Wendy John, one of our conservation heroes.
Children’s play train to be gifted to community group
A deserving community group or charity could soon be putting kids on the right track with the gift of a children's play train made out of recycled materials.
New bylaw for indoor domestic fires
The Air Quality Bylaw for Indoor Domestic Fires takes effect from 1 June 2017 .
More Aucklanders converting to composting
Almost 10,000 Aucklanders have discovered the joys of composting in the last 20 months, thanks to free workshops.
Spindleberry sneaks into Matakana
An uncommon but nasty weed has been spotted in the Rodney region and Auckland Council Biosecurity want locals to keep their eyes peeled.
Invasive myrtle rust disease discovered on mainland NZ
The Ministry for Primary Industries MPI has confirmed the presence of myrtle rust in the North Island for first time, in Kerikeri.
Could worms be your most useful pet?
They may not be the most beautiful creature but the humble tiger worm could be a fantastic addition to your household. Find out why!
Weed to watch: Pampas
It’s often mistaken for native toetoe, but invasive lookalike pampas grass can out-compete native vegetation, pose a fire risk and provide habitat for rodents and possums.
Auckland Council submits on the government’s Clean Water package
The submission supports, in principle, the new national swimmability target – to make 90 per cent of large rivers and lakes swimmable by 2040.
Claim that pigs kill kauri isn’t hogwash
Recent research suggests that we are not the only ones spreading kauri dieback and other plant diseases – pigs can spread them, too.
Help these harvesters make the most of windfall
A charity that picks and distributes fresh fruit and preserves to food banks is on the hunt for volunteers.
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