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Community 15 Sep 2016

Marae zero waste initiative blossoms

A waste reduction programme is well on the way to creating centres of excellence in zero waste across Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Environment 14 Sep 2016

Relentless Hauraki Gulf advocate wins 2016 Holdaway Award

Author Raewyn Peart has been announced the winner of the 2016 Holdaway Award for leadership in and around the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Plans / Projects 2 Sep 2016

No risk for cancer trials under proposed Unitary Plan

Clinical trials and medical applications involving GMOs would not be put at risk under the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

Environment 2 Sep 2016

Watch: Communities making the most of waste

Working towards a zero waste Auckland by 2040 is no easy task.

Walkways 30 Aug 2016

Wairau Valley wetland and shared path open

A $2.2m council project delivering an improved wetland area, park space and sustainable transport links in Wairau was opened to the public.

Environment 30 Aug 2016

Get gardening tips from the experts

Did you know that the experts at Auckland Botanic Gardens can give you free advice about what to plant in your garden, and help you identify plants and garden pests?

Beaches 29 Aug 2016

Explore Whatipū Scientific Reserve and Te Ana Ru Cave

When you think of going out for a night of dancing, a remote cave on one of Auckland’s wild west coast beaches isn’t the first venue that comes to mind.

Environment 27 Aug 2016

Plans for a predator-free Devonport

Auckland Council's biodiversity, local parks, biosecurity and maunga authority teams are working with the Department of Conservation, the navy and the community to eliminate predators on the Devonport Peninsula.