Cleaning up our environment

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Council news 10 Feb 2025

Auckland Council urges vigilance against wildfire risks in regional and local parks

Care required when clearing vegetation to help prevent wildifires.

Cleaning up our environment 17 Dec 2024

Caulerpa threat: boaties urged to help stop the spread this summer

Boaties heading out on the water this summer are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa.

Council news 11 Dec 2024

Taking a strategic approach to managing sediment

Auckland Council is taking a strategic approach to how we manage sediment (or bare earth) all with the aim of minimising the impact on our environment.

Cleaning up our environment 10 Dec 2024

Middleton Stream clearance diverts tonnes of debris from landfill for “new life”

Auckland Council and community group collaborate to clear city stream.

Cleaning up our environment 23 Oct 2024

Significant environmental offences deliver hefty fine for contractor

Breaches of the Resource Management Act bring substantial fines for contractor.

Community 17 Sep 2024

Ōtara’s composting champions lead climate action

Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School (SEHC) in Ōtara hosted 54 teachers from 13 local schools, all keen to dive into the world of Bokashi composting.

Community 5 Sep 2024

Building better in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local construction waste champions are leading the charge in eco-friendly site practices.

Beaches 30 Aug 2024

Successful ‘lighting strike’ on invasive Caulerpa seaweed

A bright light is proving effective for killing Caulerpa seaweed, which is a rapidly spreading invasive seaweed in northeastern New Zealand.