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Environment 1 Nov 2019

Water quality results announced following NZICC fire

Water quality testing in Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour has helped understand the nature of water entering the stormwater system following the NZICC fire.

Beaches 30 Oct 2019

Landmark stormwater consents decision will protect environment and improve water quality

The Environment Court has granted Auckland Council a resource consent to improve the way it manages all stormwater discharges across the region.

Environment 30 Oct 2019

Kauri compliance high but locals their own worst enemy

Auckland Council compliance officers were out in force over the weekend, watching for people breaking the rules around the use of closed tracks and putting kauri at risk.

Waste 25 Oct 2019

Reflection Friday - Recycling Week draws to a close

Today marks Reflection Friday in this year’s Recycling Week NZ.  It’s a chance to look back and see what we’ve learned and what we’ve done differently and to look ahead to what else we can do to create a more sustainable, waste-free Aotearoa.

Environment 23 Oct 2019

Chicken re-homing operations underway

More than 50 of the Titirangi chickens have been successfully removed since the re-homing operation began this week.

Environment 22 Oct 2019

Recycling truck blazes on the rise

Truck fires send up to 19 tonnes of recyclables to landfill in the last three weeks.

Environment 21 Oct 2019

Procurement Monday kicks off Recycling Week

Recycling Week NZ 2019 starts today and Auckland Council is getting behind the national effort to turn the spotlight on recycling.

Environment 21 Oct 2019

Motuihe Island – pest free since 2005

Meet the Motuihe Trust, community volunteers who have been working hard to keep the island pest free since 2005.

Events52 Results

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31 Jan 2026

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