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Franklin students wage war on carbon
Students are decarbonising their schools under an Auckland Council Sustainable Schools’ climate action programme.
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Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised
The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.
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Simple solutions to reducing food waste
Fifteen community organisations and businesses in Auckland have successfully secured Love Food Hate Waste grants totalling $60,000.
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Franklin environmental work gets boost
More funding has been allocated to groups working to protect the environment in Franklin.
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Showcase home takes water efficiency to next level
Thanks to a partnership with Watercare, this home is also designed to achieve a water use target of 75 litres per person per day (L/P/D).
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Local Eco Festival plants skills and grows solutions
More than 1,000 people attended Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival, packed with 160+ events and workshops focused on environmental sustainability and ecology.
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Green boost for Manurewa and Papakura
More trees are being added to urban streets.
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Airport goes hi-tech to protect harbour
Putting an airport on a harbour means protection measures have to be taken.