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Last chance to have your say on the government waste levy consultation
With the Government’s consultation on changes to the waste levy due to close on Monday, 3 February, Auckland Council is encouraging Aucklanders to have their say. The Government is proposing to both increase the levy and apply it to a wider range...
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$476,040 in new funding for Auckland waste minimisation projects
Thirty-three community organisations and businesses have got a boost in funding from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund.
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El Nino may put water tanks at risk
Rainwater tank owners are urged to conserve water, despite a wet start to the year.
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Council introduces alternative dog poo bags on Waiheke Island
A Waiheke Island resident aims to kick single-use conventional plastics out of the ecosystem by producing home-compostable dog poo bags.
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Rooster takes pig under his wing
Dogs are not the only animals Auckland Council’s shelter staff are trying to re-home.
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Kick start the new decade with a pledge to recycle right
Around 15 per cent of items found in the average Aucklander’s kerbside rubbish bin are recyclable materials that could be given another life if recycled correctly.
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Long Bay park rangers hit the trails on e-bikes
Auckland Council Park Rangers are embracing the electric revolution to patrol one of our region’s most popular parks.
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Hogwart finds love online
With a face that only a mother could love, a pint-sized bachelor is off the market after picking up an online following.
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EcoPlay Challenge: EcoConscious Accelerator Kickoff
Come join us at Mt Albert library for a free ten-week sustainable living program with Janani.
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Wenderholm Regional Park Planting Day
Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.
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Garden Club
Learn more about Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) and how to tend to her garden bed.
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Grow Your Own Food Workshops
Join permaculture expert Ben Zhang to learn the best methods for growing your own kai this Winter...
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Eskdale Restoration Champions with Kaipātiki Project
Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience.
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Expressions of Climate Impact panel Discussion
Join us at Papakura Art Gallery for a panel discussion on the impacts of climate change.
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Plant-based living
Join us to hear about how removing animal products from our diet makes positive change for animal...
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re:generate Kids Market
An indoor market with 35+ stalls selling quality pre-loved baby and kid's gear, clothing, toys, b...