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Waste 23 Jul 2019

Ditching that single-use straw will make a difference

A plastic straw may not seem like a big issue, but when you add up the estimated 200 million plastic straws we consume in New Zealand each year, plastic straws create a large problem for the environment.

Environment 19 Jul 2019

Response continues in effort to contain fruit fly

The response continues in response to fruit fly finds in the Northcote area, with restrictions remaining in place to contain the pest.

Environment 19 Jul 2019

Normanton Reserve set for makeover

A Healthy Waters project to further improve Normanton Reserve in Glenfield has been approved by Kaipātiki Local Board and will get underway in October.

Beaches 19 Jul 2019

Targeted rates protecting our natural environment

The two targeted rates introduced last year have helped us to increase our protection of Auckland’s natural environment and waterways.

Environment 19 Jul 2019

Community first as wetland amenity emerges from flood-prone swamp

Local iwi, residents, and team members from Healthy Waters have marked the completion of a significant rejuvenation project in Takanini.

Environment 19 Jul 2019

Wairoa River volunteers make progress

Supported by Franklin Local Board, Friends of Te Wairoa Catchment continues to attract people to efforts to improve the Wairoa River.

Community 17 Jul 2019

Māngere Bridge residents pull together for community safety

Working together to reduce anti-social behaviour is the focus of a working group formed by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Environment 17 Jul 2019

Community trust to recycle glass on Great Barrier Island

A community trust on Great Barrier Island will be using a council grant to make drinking glasses out of discarded bottles and jars.