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Protecting Auckland's environment
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Supporting the environment for a greener future
It’s a big week for conservation around the globe, with World Environment Day on 5 June and World Ocean Day on 8 June.
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Cottage to make way for bush
As much material as possible will be reused when Butterworth House comes down so the land can become part of Kirk's Bush.
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Auckland officially recognised as a Tree City of the World
“Trees are important to people, no matter what country they are from or what language they speak."
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Not your dumping ground
People dumping tyres illegally, are cautioned to tread carefully, with possible fines up to $30,000 for offenders.
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Waitākere Ranges Climate Action Plan consultation open now
Residents in Waitākere Ranges are being urged to give feedback on a revised Local Climate Action Plan that identifies ways to cut emissions and enable community resilience.
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Rubbish truck fires from lithium batteries on the rise
Nine recycling and rubbish trucks have caught fire in Auckland in the first three months of the year compared with 13 for the whole of last year.
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Reptilian residents living in shady circumstances
How well do you know your neighbours?
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Save our Backyard Birdsong
Easy to follow DIY videos on what you can do in your backyard to save our backyard birdsong.
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Kids Only Market
Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.
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Food scraps collections service
Learn about the benefits of recycling food scraps and how these scraps will be turned into clean...
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Go Green Expo 2024
Get inspired to live that healthy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of.
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Preserving & Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations
Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over the Christmas period.