Protecting Auckland's environment
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Greater protection for Auckland’s most productive land
Protections to preserve Auckland’s highly productive land for growing vegetables, fruits, and other primary production uses, have recently strengthened, helping to safeguard this resource.
Auckland Council fells Waitākere Tree Services in court
Notable tree in Manukau Road removed without resource consent.
Ōtara clean up Sunday united to tackle climate change
When members of a young adult volunteer group decided to get their hands dirty to support the Green Earth clean-up campaign, they made a pile of difference – several piles.
Ecobulb home energy saver project a winner
Auckland Council has partnered with energy-efficient lightbulb producers Ecobulb to help struggling Auckland households save on their power bills.
City shaping strategy gets approval for consultation
Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee today approved a draft strategy for how Tāmaki Makaurau should grow and change over the next 30 years, which will go out for public consultation on Tuesday 6 June.
Six things you can’t put in your recycling bin
Reducing landfill is a great cause your whole household can get behind. However, it’s important to know what can be recycled in your kerbside bins and what needs to be taken elsewhere – or put straight in the rubbish.
Solid progress on $52 million wastewater upgrades
With four 175,000-litre storage tanks now buried underground and the gravity main over halfway complete, stage one of the $52 million shovel-ready Dunkirk Road wastewater upgrade is on track to meet its completion in September next year.
The best of both worlds - compost and food scraps
While home composting is still the preferred option to treat food scraps, not all Aucklanders can compost and not all food scraps can be easily composted. Auckland Council’s food scraps collection service means that food scraps, which would end up in landfill where they create harmful greenhouse gases, will now be used for renewable energy and fertiliser to grow more food sustainably.
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Kids Learn 2 Ride
Help your kids learn to bike or improve their skills at our free drop-in sessions.
Free Bike Skills for Beginners
You’ll learn how to balance on a bike and pedal independently, some basic bike handling skills and heaps more.
June Compost Collective Events - Free
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!
Activate Northcote - Planting Days with Kaipātiki Project
Plant trees with us this season, watch them as they grow for years to come, and eventually walk their shade with future generations of your whanau!
Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project
Become a champion for our environment and make a real difference in preserving this beautiful ecological area.
Repair Cafe - K-Road (Une-Deux Cafe)
Bring broken or damaged items, and locals volunteer their time and expertise to fix them for free.
Duder Regional Park Planting Day
Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.