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Environment 9 Sep 2019

Pestival returns for another year

For the third successive year, Auckland Council will host Pestival on Saturday 14 September at the Aotea Centre.

Environment 9 Sep 2019

North Shore bin collection: What you need to know

Bins beat bags – here's how it works.

Environment 6 Sep 2019

A piece of ecological paradise restored

Local volunteers have been hard at work restoring a nature lovers heaven around Le Roy’s Bush in Northcote.

Beaches 6 Sep 2019

Fighting back against the microplastics poisoning our environment

Nurdles, tiny plastic pellets almost invisible to the naked eye, are having a damaging effect on Auckland's wildlife.

Environment 5 Sep 2019

Kirks Bush track upgrades to prevent kauri dieback spread

Tracks in Papakura’s Kirks Bush are being upgraded as part of a plan to protect against the spread of kauri dieback disease.

Environment 5 Sep 2019

How rates are helping Ōrākei’s environment and waterways

Money raised through targeted rates is being put to use for the benefit of the environment and waterways across Ōrākei.

Have your say 5 Sep 2019

Climate crisis lessons from the UK

Mike Thompson from the UK’s Committee on Climate Change spoke with Environment and Community Committee Chair Penny Hulse about carbon reduction.

Environment 3 Sep 2019

Not a rat in sight during world rat expert visit

World rat expert Bobby Corrigan was impressed with the conservation efforts of Sancta Maria College students.