Cleaning up our environment
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Eighty Zero Waste heroes celebrated at awards
Those inspired to reduce waste recognised.
Auckland Council awarded sizable fine in case against chemical company
The Penrose company who spilled more than 8000 litres of methyl methacrylate down a stormwater drain and into an open channel leading to the Manukau Harbour, in February 2021, was fined $112,000 in the Auckland District Court yesterday.
Aerial pest control efforts to get underway in Hunua Ranges
Hunua pest control operation due to get underway
Hunua pest control operation to get underway
Waterways Protection Fund extended
Aotea / Great Barrier, Papakura, Franklin and Rodney, are all now part of the Regional Waterways Protection Fund.
Auckland welcomes first Māori/Pasifika operated Community Recycling Centre
Residents who live in Onehunga and its neighbouring suburbs can now do their part to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
South Auckland waging war on moth plant
Walking down the streets of South Auckland, the moth plant can be seen spreading out to almost every other backyard.
A growing future for Te Naupata Reserve
A number of community planting days at Te Naupata Reserve / Musick Point have allowed its ‘blank canvas’ to be turned into a native bush corridor.
Boost for Franklin environment
More than $200,000 has been allocated to environmental projects across Franklin.
Events3 Results
Team Up 2 Clean Up
If you’d like to contribute positively to our local environment alongside other friendly locals, please register your place!
Narrow Neck Beach Clean Up
The gist is we are going to spend a couple of hours on the beach and reserve, picking up as much inorganic waste as we can find.
Free Silent Disco City Clean-Up - Massey
The 1-hour clean-up is followed by a 30-minute guided meditation to connect with nature and gain the inner wisdom to plant the seeds for the future.