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Environment 3 Feb 2017

Council trials smart rubbish bin

Panuku Development Auckland is trialling a clever bin that can compress rubbish and send an alert when it needs to be emptied.

Environment 3 Feb 2017

Enjoy Pāhurehure Inlet this summer

The restoration and upgrade of the Pāhurehure Inlet walkway are now complete.

Environment 31 Jan 2017

Council takes back control of Motukorea/Browns Island

Auckland Council is taking back the administration and management of the island from the Department of Conservation after agreement with the government.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Beach ambassador programme returns to Waiheke Island

Waiheke locals have been acting as beach ambassadors on the island’s most popular beaches this summer.

Environment 31 Jan 2017

Investing in Auckland’s waterways

Auckland Council and Watercare are working together to invest in quality stormwater and wastewater services for central Auckland.

Environment 31 Jan 2017

Ngā kiwi o Kohukohunui – Returning kiwi to the Hunua Ranges

An intensive pest-control operation in the Hunua Ranges in 2015 has paid off, allowing kiwi to be reintroduced to the forest.

Environment 31 Jan 2017

Auckland Transport to trial electric buses

Auckland Transport has been awarded up to $500,000 to part-fund an electric bus trial and close to $300,000 for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Community 31 Jan 2017

Wash Against Waste returns

The popular Auckland zero-waste initiative is back in action, a year after having their trailer stolen.