Protecting Auckland's environment

Auckland Council wins top prize at NZ River Awards

The Wai Care team accepted the ‘Most Improved’ award at last night’s NZ River Awards, for its work to improve water quality in the Puhinui Stream.

Aucklanders – start loving your leftovers this November

Auckland Council is encouraging residents to love their leftovers throughout November with a series of workshops, competitions and community events promoting the Love Food Hate Waste campaign.

Make sure your rubbish won't hurt anyone

In the last two years, more than 80 Auckland rubbish collectors have been seriously injured on the job by dangerous items thrown away by residents.

What the future holds for Howick

What could Howick Village look like in 30 years? That’s the focus of a new plan being developed by Auckland Council.

Pollinator pathways in local parks

We are lucky enough to live in one of the greenest countries in the world. What we need now is the right kind of green, the kind of green that feeds and shelters our birds, bees and lesser known pollinating animals.

Meet community upcycler Arthur Buckland

Rural recycling bins for Franklin

Recycling will be significantly easier for residents in rural Franklin, with the start of Auckland Council’s fortnightly roadside collection service to almost 7000 properties.

Turning problems into healthier play areas

Two Mt Roskill reserves are about to be transformed to stop stormwater flooding and restore the area's natural ecology.