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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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Environment 29 Feb 2024

Changes to your kerbside recycling collection – get across the new standards

To help Aotearoa become a circular economy where materials are re-used as much as possible, there are now new nationwide standards for recycling.

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Climate action 21 Dec 2023

El Niño to blow hot and cold this summer

Don't get caught short this summer - check water tanks regularly

Sustainability 1 Nov 2023

Roskill residents reduce carbon footprint

Mt Roskill community take on sustainable living programme and reduced their carbon emissions by almost 170kg CO2 over 10 weeks.

14-24 year olds 18 Oct 2023

Moth plant busters sail to Motuihe

Young environmentalists were rewarded for their moth plant beating efforts with a trip to the Motuihe nature reserve.

Cleaning up our environment 17 Oct 2023

Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward

Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.

Cleaning up our environment 4 Oct 2023

Green-fingered volunteers make a difference

Funding from local boards has seen Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to go from strength to strength.

Climate action 22 Sep 2023

Journey planner drives Puketāpapa toward change

Mount Roskill residents reduced individual weekly car journeys by nearly 1600km.