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Environment 6 Nov 2017

Become a bat-spotter

You can borrow a bat detector for free from Auckland Council and go bat-spotting in your backyard.

Cycling 3 Nov 2017

Cycle network will connect town centres

The plans for the New Lynn to Avondale Shared Path are now complete.

Environment 1 Nov 2017

Check before you swim this summer

Choose the best swimming spots this summer by visiting safeswim.org.nz to check water quality at 84 Auckland beaches.

Community 1 Nov 2017

What I love about ... Waiuku

OurAuckland is sitting down with Aucklanders to find out what they love about where they live. In this interview, Tony Ogilvie tells us what makes Waiuku so special.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Mayors call for levy on single-use plastic bags

The mayors of Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin have jointly launched an open letter to other mayors around the country to join the call on central government to institute a national levy on single use plastic bags.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Meet waste champion Anna Harrison

Anna from the Zero Waste Zone at Waitākere Transfer Station teaches people how to reduce waste in a fun, hands-on way.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Ditching the disposables leads to zero waste lifestyle

When Coralie and Stephen Archer went along to an Auckland Council Waste Free Parenting workshop, they thought they’d come away with a few useful tips...

Cycling 31 Oct 2017

Auckland Council’s zero-waste leading the world

Auckland Council has been globally recognised by the C40 Cities Awards 2017 as one of the most innovative councils in the world for climate change action.