Sustainability

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Climate action 24 Mar 2024

Being prepared for severe weather is part of our plan

This year’s Long-term Plan proposes significant additional investment to specifically reduce flooding and land stability risk.

14-24 year olds 15 Mar 2024

Environmental work gets a boost

Work to support the Papakura environment has received a cash boost.

Community 15 Mar 2024

What's for dinner? Franklin on a plate

Franklin's importance as the nation's foodbowl will be celebrated at a special event dinner on 8 April.

Conservation 21 Feb 2024

Auckland Council initiative to transform golf courses into biodiversity havens

The collaborative project has brought together 22 golf courses and their neighbouring communities to connect these green spaces with collective care for the environment.

Community 18 Dec 2023

Inspectors checking for recycling nasties

Bin inspectors will be checking recycling bins in a bid to reduce contamination.

Zero Waste 18 Dec 2023

Solar power for Anamata supports elimination of single-use cups

Anamata's new dishwasher helps wash mugs for local business, enabled by grant funding for solar power.

Council news 8 Dec 2023

Culturally Led and Community Fed - Climate Change Adaptation

A new report, published by the Helen Clark Foundation and engineering consultants WSP, stresses the essential need to work with communities to adapt to climate change. 

Community 5 Dec 2023

Consciously clothing community outfit outgrows its space

Koha Apparel provides clean and quality clothing for those in need, while focusing on the major challenge of diverting textile from landfill.