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Environment 21 Feb 2017

Manukau and Howick residents get to bin the bags

Residents in the former Manukau City Council area will say goodbye to rubbish bags this year as Auckland Council introduces rubbish wheelie bins.

Community 17 Feb 2017

Unwanted TVs top inorganics list

What are the things our collectors most frequently pick up? Some of the items on the list might surprise you!

Environment 16 Feb 2017

Chinese privet on the menu for new biocontrol bug

There is hope on the horizon in the fight against Chinese privet, with the release of a tiny bug that feasts on the weed.

Community 13 Feb 2017

Five more years for Waitākere Community Recycling Centre

Waitākere Community Recycling Centre will continue to flourish after securing a five-year contract with Auckland Council.

Community 13 Feb 2017

Artist captures 100 days of waste

Auckland artist Elle Anderson has documented her contribution to landfill in a stunning photography project.

Environment 8 Feb 2017

Stormwater project prepares for Papakura growth

Auckland Council is part way through a project to reduce flood risk, improve water quality and take pressure of the existing stormwater network in the Papakura area.

Environment 7 Feb 2017

Auckland Council submits on Pt England Reserve Enabling Bill

Auckland Council and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board have made submissions to the government on the Point England Development Enabling Bill.

Environment 3 Feb 2017

Council trials smart rubbish bin

Panuku Development Auckland is trialling a clever bin that can compress rubbish and send an alert when it needs to be emptied.

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