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Waste 12 Nov 2020

An oasis in Ōtara

The Ōtara Kai Village group works with retailers and manufacturers to support locals and redistribute food that would otherwise go to waste.

Waste 12 Nov 2020

Illegal dumping turns green waste business red

A gardening business owner whose trucks were repeatedly dumping green waste in various sites around Auckland has been ordered to pay up by Waitākere District Court.

Dogs 12 Nov 2020

Toxic sea slug warning for Auckland beachgoers

While the occurrence of toxic sea slugs on Tāmaki Makaurau beaches has been sporadic over the years, Auckland Council’s Alcohol and Environmental Health Manager Mervyn Chetty says people should remain vigilant.

Policies / Regulations 11 Nov 2020

Explainer: Review of weed management in the road corridor

Auckland Council is reviewing how it manages weeds in the urban road corridor. Here are the top need-to-know facts.

Beaches 6 Nov 2020

Franklin beachgoers urged to help tackle littering

Beachgoers are being urged to adopt a "take it to the beach, take it home with you" attitude.

Community 6 Nov 2020

Hunua Falls loos win top cleanliness award

Kathleen Clemens's dedication to cleanliness has seen the toilets she maintains win Keep NZ Beautiful’s best loos 2020 award.

Environment 5 Nov 2020

What to grow and eat seasonally in Auckland

Green up your garden to grow some delicious fresh fruit and vegetables, improve local biodiversity and help offset your carbon emissions.

Environment 4 Nov 2020

Fireworks risk prompts evening maunga closures 2-8 November

Fourteen maunga will be closed to the public in the evenings during Guy Fawkes week this year, and every year while fireworks remain available for public sale.