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Auckland Council introduces friendly fungus to combat invasive weed
Arguably the most notorious pest weed to have escaped into the wild, tradescantia causes considerable damage to the natural environment, spreading along streams by water movement, infesting waterways and smothering native species.
A love letter to trees: Why our urban ngahere improves our wellbeing
We need trees everywhere: in our streets, parks, playgrounds, shopping areas, places of work and around our homes - and Auckland Council’s Urban Ngahere Strategy is making that happen.
Three new Auckland parks awarded prestigious Green Flag
Walmsley and Underwood Park, Totara Park and North Shore Memorial Park have joined seven other Auckland Council parks as being recognised as some of the best green spaces in the world in the annual Green Flag Awards.
One year on – the green revolution spreads across the Central City library roof top
It is a year since Auckland Council installed its largest 'living roof' on a council-owned building, the Central City Library Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.
Greater protection for Auckland’s most productive land
Protections to preserve Auckland’s highly productive land for growing vegetables, fruits, and other primary production uses, have recently strengthened, helping to safeguard this resource.
Auckland Council fells Waitākere Tree Services in court
Notable tree in Manukau Road removed without resource consent.
Ecobulb home energy saver project a winner
Auckland Council has partnered with energy-efficient lightbulb producers Ecobulb to help struggling Auckland households save on their power bills.
City shaping strategy gets approval for consultation
Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee today approved a draft strategy for how Tāmaki Makaurau should grow and change over the next 30 years, which will go out for public consultation on Tuesday 6 June.
Six things you can’t put in your recycling bin
Reducing landfill is a great cause your whole household can get behind. However, it’s important to know what can be recycled in your kerbside bins and what needs to be taken elsewhere – or put straight in the rubbish.
Solid progress on $52 million wastewater upgrades
With four 175,000-litre storage tanks now buried underground and the gravity main over halfway complete, stage one of the $52 million shovel-ready Dunkirk Road wastewater upgrade is on track to meet its completion in September next year.
Auckland Council celebrates as Hunua Ranges caution lifted
The caution over the 1080 treatment area in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park has lifted, six months after the final application for 2022. With already excellent results, this marks the third successful aerial pest control operation for Auckland Coun...
Easy eco tips to green up your life
Make eco-friendly choices and fight climate change with these six easy tips for enjoying a more sustainable lifestyle.
Reasons to join your local community conservation group
Community conservation groups are working hard to improve our natural environment right across Tāmaki Makaurau. Check out some great reasons to connect with your local group.
Healthier waters for Takapuna Beach
The waters along Takapuna Beach are on their way to becoming healthier thanks to the $5.44m recent relining and rehabilitation works undertaken by Watercare along the Takapuna Foreshore Beach Pipeline.
Aucklanders carbon impact 15 per cent higher than fellow New Zealanders
Auckland has much work to do to reduce its carbon footprint
How your food scraps can help the planet
Discover different eco-friendly ways to dispose of your food scraps and make a difference to Auckland's future.
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