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Dams approach half full but Auckland’s water supply is stable
More dry weather means Auckland’s dams may again drop below half full, but Watercare says the city’s water supply is in a better position this year thanks to its new water sources and the community’s ongoing water-saving efforts.
Franklin savings put to use
Tight budgetary controls have seen savings on a number of projects, allowing funds to be put to new uses.
Safely disposing of electronic waste
Around 80,000 tonnes of e-waste is generated every year but only an estimated two per cent of that waste is recycled, with the rest ending up in landfills across the country.
Stowaway mouse snared by biosecurity dog
A mouse, hoping to spend a relaxing weekend on an island in the Hauraki Gulf, had its plans derailed when it was spotted emerging from a passenger’s bag and scurrying off into the confines of a pest-free warranted vessel.
Explainer: Auckland Council’s livestock management and farming operations
Auckland Council is one of the largest urban farmers in the region, covering nearly 1500 hectares of coastal pasture across 20 of its farmed regional parks, spreading from Rodney in the north down to Franklin in the south.
Auckland’s long term water resilience on track as Council, Watercare commit to ambitious targets
Technology, including smart meters in all homes by 2034, will empower Aucklanders to reassess their relationship with water.
Eden Park gets helping hand from Watercare
Eden Park could save 16 million litres of water per year thanks to a new custom-made water treatment plant and bore provided by Watercare.
Top 10 birds to spot in your backyard
Go bird spotting and see what you can discover in your own backyard or a nearby park.
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