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Community 21 Nov 2024

A new roost area to protect Snells Beach shorebirds

Moving a picnic table would greatly improve protection for endangered shorebirds at Snells Beach.

Council news 20 Nov 2024

Have Your Say: Let’s protect Auckland’s environment

The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation is open now until 8 December 2024 and Auckland Council is inviting Aucklanders to provide feedback.

Climate action 20 Nov 2024

Rural Aucklanders urged to gear up for a summer of weather extremes

Auckland Council is urging rural Auckland residents to make essential preparations for any potential extreme weather events—whether it’s extended dry spells or heavy rainfall.

Conservation 18 Nov 2024

Bat tracking and rediscovering the behaviour of a tiny native species

Going into bat for this threatened species.

Environment 18 Nov 2024

Auckland diverts over 30,000 tonnes of food scraps from landfill

More than 30,000 tonnes of food scraps contributed by Aucklanders since the food scraps collections began in April last year have been used to produce renewable energy and fertiliser.

Environment 15 Nov 2024

Auckland communities empowered to lead bold action on climate disruption

Key highlights from Auckland Council's Sustainability Initiatives annual report.

Environment 11 Nov 2024

Hapū-led partnership launched to protect globally significant ecosystems and endangered species of the Kaipara

Poipoia Te Kākano means working together to protect the ecosystems home to the endangered indigenous species under threat from introduced pest animals.