Environment news

New funding round for zero waste projects opens in August

Got an idea to reduce waste in your community, school or business?

Restored streams flowing into Mahurangi indicate a 30 per cent drop in fine sediment

Six years of monitoring through the Mahurangi Land Restoration Programme shows strong scientific evidence that restoration measures have reduced fine sediment entering Mahurangi waterways.

Swiss technology trial offers smarter way to reduce waste and protect Auckland’s harbours

Innovative Swiss technology being trialled on Auckland’s North Shore could help reduce thousands of tonnes of sediment waste from going to landfill, while supporting healthier streams, estuaries and harbours.

Protecting Auckland's waterways with smarter technology

Keeping Auckland's streams, harbours and beaches healthier is the goal of a new Auckland Council programme using innovative technology to reduce one of the region's biggest sources of water pollution - sediment.

Feathers, forests and foreshore finds across Auckland

From backyard birds to forest favourites and coastal treasures along Auckland’s beaches and estuaries.

One volunteer, 30 years, and a growing forest on Waiheke

For nearly 30 years, Waiheke resident Chris Palmer has helped transform Delamore Reserve from former farmland into regenerating native forest.

Community groups get funding boost across Tāmaki Makaurau

From climate resilience to kapa haka, Auckland Council is helping community groups thrive.

A new passage to survival for fairy terns at Te Arai

Tiny bird, big win - saving tara iti one pipe at a time.