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Waste 1 Jun 2018

Auckland’s new food scraps collection leads the way in food recovery

A new kerbside food scraps collection service will be introduced across urban Auckland by 2021.

Environment 30 May 2018

Meet Brad, our bachelor bat

This little fellow was looking for roommates – and he promised not to take up much space.

Waste 29 May 2018

Working together across the waste industry

Councillor Penny Hulse responds to comments about Auckland Council entering the private waste sector.

Beaches 28 May 2018

Chris Darby: Devonport contamination update

Auckland Council keeps Aucklanders up to date on possible PFAS contamination.

Educational 26 May 2018

June gem: The Zero Waste Zone

The Zero Waste Zone is a fun, hands-on learning centre for Aucklanders.

Arts 25 May 2018

Toitū he kauri – keep kauri standing

Two new murals are helping to raise awareness about the fight against kauri dieback.

Community 24 May 2018

War on rabbits

A virus to control wild rabbit populations across the region will be released in 2019.

Environment 23 May 2018

Safeswim up for international tech award

Auckland Council’s Safeswim water-monitoring programme is a finalist in the Smart Water category of the Smart City Asia Pacific Awards

Events54 Results

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

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03 Mar 2026

Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee

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15 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

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21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

07 May 2026

Seed Saving Workshop

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