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Australasia’s biggest ever electric bus order will remove 10,000 tonnes of emissions annually
Australasia’s biggest electric bus order has been announced and will see a further 152 battery electric buses on Auckland’s roads and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the AT Metro bus fleet by an estimated 11 per cent per year.
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Auckland Council drives social procurement initiative
A total of $37.2 million has been spent with Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses over the last three years according to Auckland Council’s first report on sustainable procurement.
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Auckland Council supports social enterprise by cleaning up with Will&Able
Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and Auckland Unlimited have swung their support behind a Papatoetoe based social enterprise company by purchasing cleaning products for their office kitchens and cafeterias.
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The Māori economy shows the path to prosperity
Fostering success in the Māori economy helps improve outcomes right across Tāmaki Makaurau.