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Community 14 Aug 2019

Retrofit Your Home programme expanded to embrace energy efficiency

The Environment and Community Committee has voted to include solar energy, energy storage and energy efficiency measures in its ‘Retrofit Your Home’ programme.

Plans / Projects 13 Aug 2019

Targeted rates helping to improve environment and water quality

Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee received a progress report today on the targeted rates work programme.

Environment 13 Aug 2019

Bush and stream work funded in Papakura

Kirk’s Bush and the Butterworth Block are being prioritised for pest plant and animal control courtesy of Auckland Council’s targeted natural environment rate.

Environment 13 Aug 2019

Contractor set to be appointed to remove Titirangi Chickens

The removal and rehoming of the chickens from Titirangi Village is a step closer, following the news that Auckland Council is set to appoint a contractor.

Beaches 13 Aug 2019

Like-minds and moving messages at Manukau Harbour Symposium

The Manukau Harbour is under significant threat and communities taking the environmental mantel is the most important way to protect its health according to environmental experts at the 2019 Manukau Harbour Symposium.

Beaches 13 Aug 2019

Targeted rates support Howick environmental projects

Some of Howick’s most iconic beaches are benefiting from Auckland Council’s targeted water quality and natural environment rates.

Environment 9 Aug 2019

Big dry continues through July

The big dry continued through July with the Hunua Ranges – home to Auckland’s four largest water supply dams – receiving significantly less rainfall than normal.

Environment 8 Aug 2019

Pests under pressure in Hauraki Gulf

Auckland Council is investing money raised from the Natural Environment Targeted Rate into pest control across our region.

Events35 Results

12 Apr 2025

Sprout and Savour: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Microgreens have nutritional value and are also a cost effective green food that you can grow in...

17 May 2025

Waste Free Kitchen: Being Creative with Leftovers

Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.

26 Mar 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Community Chip Packet Project Strip Fusing

Join us with a sense of charitable camaraderie to help fuse clean chip packets together to create...