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Environment 10 Oct 2016

Eight surprising things you can compost

Here are some of the more unusual household waste items that you might not know can go into the compost bin.

Community 6 Oct 2016

Futsal team proof that nothing's wasted

Meet a group of people so passionate about the zero-waste way of life that even their soccer uniforms are trash turned into treasure.

Environment 5 Oct 2016

Auckland takes initiative in climate change

Auckland Mayor Len Brown will be fine-tuning the city's climate change initiatives following talks at the COP21 conference in Paris.

Environment 4 Oct 2016

Love Food Hate Waste fund jam-packed with applications

Auckland Council’s first ever Love Food Hate Waste fund has received 64 applications for grants.

Beaches 3 Oct 2016

Future plans for Ōrewa Beach

A proposed seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach is expected to protect the beach from storm damage.

Environment 3 Oct 2016

Opinion: Demystifying the international climate talks in Paris

Auckland Council's Chief Sustainability Officer John Mauro gives his take on the international climate talks in Paris.

Environment 3 Oct 2016

Temporary relocation of Helensville Community Recycling Centre

The recycling centre has moved next door while we test for potential asbestos contamination.

Community 3 Oct 2016

Sort out your spring cleaning

Stuck inside because of the season's fickle weather? It's a great time to get into those clean-up tasks you've been putting off.

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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.