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Environment 22 Nov 2016

Seven ways you can save water

Aucklanders are the most efficient water users in the country, but there are still things we can do to bring usage down further.

Environment 22 Nov 2016

Hunua recycling pioneers pave the way for service

As fortnightly roadside recycling begins in Franklin, we reflect on the Hunua residents who have been leading the way in recycling for almost 30 years.

Environment 19 Nov 2016

Collaboration aims to turn the tide on Hauraki Gulf degradation

The Hauraki Gulf plays a significant role in the lives of Aucklanders and forms a significant part of the region’s identity.

Environment 18 Nov 2016

Community groups battle it out to become predator free

Four Auckland-based community groups are competing for a spot in the finals of Kiwibank’s next Predator Free Community, alongside 10 other contestants.

Educational 14 Nov 2016

Discover Auckland's wetlands

Discover a world of wonderful wet places, perfect for walks, boating, canoeing, bird watching and fishing.

Environment 11 Nov 2016

Governing Body votes against deep sea oil drilling

Auckland Council’s Governing Body has voted to oppose the proposed offering of petroleum exploration permit applications in the Northland-Reinga and Taranaki Basins, in its submission on the matter to the government.

Food / Drink 11 Nov 2016

Scale of food waste brought to Aucklanders

Auckland Council erected huge toast towers at Britomart on Wednesday 9 November to show the scale of food waste in our city.

Environment 7 Nov 2016

Makeover for historic council building in Puketāpapa

The original form of the historic Mt Roskill Borough Council building is slowly reappearing, thanks to the removal of a problematic 1990 addition.

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