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Emergency Recovery 12 May 2025

Check out storm materials for your DIY project

If you’re about to dive into some DIY, check out the materials from storm-damaged homes that are available at your community recycling centre.

Zero Waste 11 Apr 2025

Turbo-charging tomatoes with Auckland’s food scraps

Thanks to a technology called anaerobic digestion, Aucklanders’ food scraps now provide renewable energy to help power the tomatoes that may very well end up on Aucklanders’ plates.

Zero Waste 9 Apr 2025

More than 24 tonnes of construction waste diverted from landfill

A construction waste solutions programme funded by Waitematā Local Board has diverted 24,600kg from landfill so far.

Food / Drink 11 Mar 2025

Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning

The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!

Zero Waste 16 Dec 2024

8 ways to a waste-less Christmas

This Christmas, save money and reduce stress by cutting out waste.

Waste 2 Dec 2024

Tips for a Zero Waste Festive Season

Celebrate a waste-free festive season this summer with these top tips to protect the environment and keep Auckland beautiful.

Waste 19 Nov 2024

Over 10,000 tonnes recycled at Waiuku Community Recycling Centre’s 10-year mark

This month, Auckland’s first official Community Recycling Centre (CRC), Zero Waste Waiuku is celebrating 10 years of operation.

Community 13 Nov 2024

Youth in South Auckland win award for waste saving efforts

1.5tonnes of waste saved from landfills thanks to The Food Hub gang - in Papatoetoe, a great example of locals having the solutions for their community.