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Climate action

Business as usual will not protect us from the climate crisis. Together, we can cut Auckland’s emissions in half by 2030 and prepare for the impacts of climate change. See how Auckland Council is leading this transformation.

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Climate action 20 Jun 2023

Little red digger slashes emissions

For the first time, Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters stormwater team is trialing an electric digger on its maintenance operations, a first in the southern hemisphere.

Climate action 12 Jun 2023

Auckland Council’s FutureFit challenge to business

An easy-to-use online tool created by Auckland Council to help organisations’ employees to determine their personal carbon footprint is being snapped up by councils and businesses around the country.

Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Environment 18 May 2023

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.

Environment 18 Apr 2023

Aucklanders carbon impact 15 per cent higher than fellow New Zealanders

Auckland has much work to do to reduce its carbon footprint

Climate action 4 Apr 2023

Local board takes action against climate change

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board adopts action plan, setting a pathway for its community to adapt to impacts of climate change.

Climate action 29 Mar 2023

Less pollution thanks to electric trucks

The streets of Māngere are not only quieter, they are less polluted thanks to Watercare's new electric trucks.

Cleaning up our environment 27 Mar 2023

Students tackling climate change

A group of Auckland schools are coming up with strategies to help tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and create a more sustainable future for New Zealand.