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Winning the battle against graffiti vandalism
Incidents of tagging have reduced since the council's graffiti vandalism prevention service was set up.

Council’s commitment to energy savings
Auckland Council has announced a commitment to improve the way it uses energy, as part of a three-year partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).

Auckland scorecard up 19 per cent
Aucklanders are enjoying better public transport, higher incomes, are better educated and have cleaner beaches.

Council to help with illegal dumping 'hot spot'
Auckland Council is offering to help a private landowner in efforts to deter future dumping at an illegal dumping ‘hot spot’ in Robertson Rd, Mangere.

Zoo Tales: A very tired turtle
Auckland Zoo's vets care for a sea turtle that washed up on 90 Mile Beach – tired, hungry and dehydrated.

Auckland’s air quality improves: State of Environment report
Auckland Council’s latest State of Environment report shows some positive results for the region’s air quality.

Sustainability awards finalists
Auckland Council is proud to have a number of its people and projects on the shortlist of finalists for the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2015

First pick-ups for new inorganic waste collection
Inorganic collections have changed - here's how to make the most of the new service.

Challenges for Auckland's environment
Auckland Council has now released its state of the environment report, The Health of Auckland’s Natural Environment In 2015.
Auckland Transport considers feedback on berm planting
Auckland Transport has received feedback from local boards on the subject of planting berms and is now considering that feedback.

A refresh for recyling
Auckland Council is funding a new region-wide inorganic collection service.

Landscape takes shape at Onehunga foreshore
Planting is underway along the 6.8ha Onehunga foreshore restoration site, with major parts of the project now complete.

Clean heat means clean air
To minimise air pollution and maximise heat efficiency, it’s important to know how to create a well-run, smoke-free fire.

Help with keeping your home warm and dry
Making a warmer, drier, healthier home more affordable

Protecting Auckland's biodiversity
Protecting and enhancing Auckland’s ecosystems, plants and animal species is critical to our environmental, social and economic well-being.

Interview with John Mauro, Chief Sustainability Officer
OurAuckland talks to Chief Sustainability Officer John Mauro about Auckland’s sustainability goals.