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Hazardous waste sparking recycling truck fires
Gas cooker canisters, lighter fluid cans, or a motor vehicle cambelt wrapped around a packer mechanism are the probable culprits in another recycling truck fire last week. Auckland Council is again warning Aucklanders of the dangers truck blazes...
Protecting kauri on Auckland's North Shore
Nine new hygiene stations have recently been installed in parks across the Kaipātiki Local Board area on Auckland’s North Shore to protect kauri, with a further seven planned to go in next month.
Auckland Council reduces water usage
In line with water conservation efforts across the region, Auckland Council is exploring ways to reduce use of water at its facilities across the region to make savings where savings are possible.
Chick-chasing Gavin living the dream in his bachelor pad
It’s now a case of `birds of a feather flock together’ for Gavin the rooster who has found his forever home in Drury after being adopted from the Auckland Council Manukau Animal Shelter.
How we manage Auckland's holiday waste
The Auckland region sees around 50 million waste collections per year, and the busy summer holidays are no exception.
Beating Auckland’s summer waste spike
Each year in Auckland, there is a seasonal spike in the amount of waste and recyclables produced between December and February. In January 2019, we created 17 per cent more recyclable materials and generated 9 per cent more rubbish than on an ave...
Dutch elm disease hits Pukekohe elms
Dutch elm disease has affected a small number of trees in Pukekohe. They will be removed to prevent the disease from spreading.
Re-homing geese a feather in council’s cap
Auckland Council has been successful in re-homing the gaggle of geese from Western Springs Park.
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Up-bicycled jewellery
Learn how to transform 'waste to wonderful' by 'up-bicycling’ under-valued waste resources into u...
Basque Park Summer Series
Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...
Make Your Own Wooden Christmas Tree - Tamariki event
Create a colourful, eco-friendly wooden Christmas tree from reclaimed offcuts in this fun festive...
Walking with Dinosaurs
We’ll take you on a guided walk to share the secrets and stories of these botanical giant trees.
Christmas String & Nail Art - Tamariki Workshop
Create festive, eco-friendly string and nail art using reclaimed materials in this fun, hands-on...
Seed Paper Making - Tamariki Workshop
Create plantable seed paper using recycled materials in this fun, hands-on eco craft, perfect for...
